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After 40 Days
We are two weeks from Pentecost and continue to study the time Jesus spent with his followers between his resurrection and ascension. Join us in Acts 1 as consider promises made, promises fulfilled and the promise we wait for today.
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Tagged Acts 1, ascension, be my witnesses, disciples, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Luke
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Elizabeth and Mary: A Mother’s Day Sermon
Perhaps an unusual text for Mother’s Day but we will do the same thing we do every week, and that’s read God’s Word and let it speak to us. Elizabeth and Mary are two characters that play a pivotal role … Continue reading
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Tagged Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus, John the Baptist, Luke 1, Magnificat, Mary, Mother's Day, prophesy, Song of Praise
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First Things First
The Apostle Paul reminds us to keep the most important thing most important.
Road to Emmaus
Jesus joined two disciples on the road to the village of Emmaus but they did not know it was Jesus. They told him everything they knew about the events in Jerusalem that week, then Jesus told them everything he knew … Continue reading
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Tagged after Easter, disciples, Jesus, Luke 24, Moses and the Prothets, Road to Emmaus, scripture, understanding God's Word
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Seeing is Believing?
We are naturally skeptical and that is probably to our benefit. We have to process information before deciding what to believe and what to dismiss. Faith and belief are related but not necessarily the same thing. When Jesus’s disciples saw … Continue reading
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Tagged beief, disciples, faith, Jesus, Luke 24, Mark 9, mixed emotions, resurrected Lord
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Easter Sunday; Resurrection Day
So they went out quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to bring His disciples word. –Matthew 28:8 NKJV They were filled with fear and great joy. Being afraid did not cancel out the joy of … Continue reading
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Parable of the Wicked Tenants
Palm Sunday, one week before Easter, is when we remember Jesus entering Jerusalem as crowds of people waved palm branches and shouted Hosanna! During Holy Week, or Passion Week, Jesus divided his time between public appearances and time alone teaching his … Continue reading
God’s Plans Are Sure
God has a plan, he knows what’s doing, his plans always work out. His Word given through Isaiah was encouraging to his people at that time. By studying it now, we better understand that God is always at work accomplishing … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, crucifixion, God's plan, God's will, Isaiah 53, Jesus, Messiah, Messiah in Isaiah, prophecy, Resurrection
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Some Things Never Change
The Genesis 6 flood story and the New Testament plan of salvation probably have more things in common than you realize. Noah’s ark, the exodus from Egypt, the tabernacle in the wilderness, a dozen other things and the bride of … Continue reading
