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Our scripture this morning is Genesis 2:1-3 (NLT). So the creation of the heavens and the earth and everything in them was completed. On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the …
Our scripture this morning is John 13:12-15 (NLT). After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked, “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 43:18-19 (NLT). But forget all that— it is nothing compared to what I am going to do. For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the …
Our scripture this morning is Zechariah 14:9 (NLT). And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord—his name alone will be worshiped. Zechariah wrote to the children of Israel during the captivity in Babylon, reminding them of their sinful behavior. However, he also reminded them of …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 42:11 (NLT). Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again— my Savior and my God! I spent many, many joyful years in different choirs, so every time I read this verse my mind goes to …
Our scripture this morning is 1 John 4:4-5 (NLT). But you belong to God, my dear children. You have already won a victory over those people, because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world. Those people belong to this world, so they speak from the world’s …
Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 43:1 (NLT). But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, “Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. Ransomed, redeemed and restored – God has done everything possible …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 6:25-26 (NLT). That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 1:4-6 (NLT). Whenever I pray, I make my requests for all of you with joy, for you have been my partners in spreading the Good News about Christ from the time you first heard it until now. And I am certain that God, who began the good work within …
Our scripture this morning is Ephesians 3:20-21 (NLT). Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Glory to him in the church and in Christ Jesus through all generations forever and ever! Amen. This passage leads me …