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Our scripture this morning is 1 John 5:13-14 (NLT). I have written this to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know you have eternal life. And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him. John writes this passage to …
Our scripture this morning is Romans 3:25-26 (NLT). For God presented Jesus as the sacrifice for sin. People are made right with God when they believe that Jesus sacrificed his life, shedding his blood. This sacrifice shows that God was being fair when he held back and did not punish those who sinned in times …
Our scripture this morning is Psalms 16:9-10 (NLT). No wonder my heart is glad, and I rejoice. My body rests in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the dead or allow your holy one to rot in the grave. This passage is a perfect start to the day after Easter. It reminds …
Scripture tells this more eloquently than I could ever hope to share. I encourage you to read the story from all four Gospels – here in John, Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Luke 24. He is risen, alleluia! He is risen indeed!✝️ Our scripture this morning is John 20:1-18 (NLT). Early on Sunday morning, while …
Our scripture this morning is John 16:19-20 (NLT). Jesus realized they wanted to ask him about it, so he said, “Are you asking yourselves what I meant? I said in a little while you won’t see me, but a little while after that you will see me again. I tell you the truth, you will …
Our scripture this morning is John 15:12-14 (NLT). “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command.” In John chapters 13-17 Jesus gives His disciples …
Our scripture this morning is John 6:48-51 (NLT). Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 21:12-13 (NLT). Jesus entered the Temple and began to drive out all the people buying and selling animals for sacrifice. He knocked over the tables of the money changers and the chairs of those selling doves. He said to them, “The Scriptures declare, ‘My Temple will be called a …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 23:37 (NLT). “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones God’s messengers! How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but you wouldn’t let me.” Even as He entered Jerusalem to shouts of “Hosanna!” Jesus …
Our scripture this morning is Matthew 21:5 (NLT). Tell the people of Jerusalem, “Look, your King is coming to you. He is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.” In the verses prior to this, Jesus has His disciples bring Him a donkey for His entrance into Jerusalem. The New Bible Commentary …