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Our scripture this morning is Isaiah 9:2 (NLT). The people who walk in darkness will see a great light. For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine. The prophet Isaiah was sent to warn Israel about the state of their faith and the impending danger of invasion. However, included …
Our scripture this morning is John 15:11-12 (NLT). I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. When someone asks “what is love?” the right answer is always “God …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 5:9 (NLT). God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. Jesus came to bring us each a peace that passes all understanding. However, He left us the task of sharing that peace with each other. Jesus wants us all to be …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 119:114 (NLT). You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Psalm 119 is a beautiful acrostic poem set in eight verse sections, each beginning with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Much of Psalm 119 deals with God’s law and His desire …
Our scripture this morning is Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT). Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you nor abandon you. The command “do not be afraid or discouraged” appears many times in scripture. God has promised His strength and …
Our scripture this morning is Philippians 4:19-20 (NLT). And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus. Now all glory to God our Father forever and ever! Amen. Paul is in a bad situation, in prison in …
Our scripture this morning is Proverbs 11:23-25 (NLT). The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment. Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. The generous will prosper; those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed. The wise sayings found in Proverbs can teach us …
Our scripture this morning is Mark 4:39-40 (NLT). When Jesus woke up, he rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Silence! Be still!” Suddenly the wind stopped, and there was a great calm. Then he asked them, “Why are you afraid? Do you still have no faith?” The Gospel of Mark shows us Jesus’ …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 68:19-20 (NIV). Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death. There are very long Psalms (119, 176 verses) and very short Psalms (117, 2 verses), but all the …
Our scripture this morning is 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (NLT). Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weaknesses, and in …