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Missed opportunities Isreal and the failure to enter the promised land. (Bravery and Faith) The Pharisees (Humility) Peter denying Jesus (Faith) Ananias and Sapphira (Honesty) The World (Love) How do we avoid missing our opportunities? Read Deuteronomy 11:8-32 8 “You shall therefore keep the whole commandment…

We are in our third week of our series Fresh Air: How the Gospel Renews and Revives. Many of us want a fresh start at the beginning of the year. This series details the gospel’s power to bring us hope, renewed strength, and contentment, even in difficult times. Do you remember what we talked about in…

7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. The Bible teach us how much God loves humanity Every human is born a sinner and need to be saved from sin 12 Wherefore,…

Harakeke whetū Looking for Matariki craft found the harakeke whetū - flax stars https://thissplendidshambles.com/harakeke-whetu-flax-stars-diy/ four woven strands can’t see where one begins and the other ends struck me that this is an image of covenant What is a covenant? promise or blessing that shapes…

26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” 29 But she was…

Mother’s Day and the witness of the love of our mothers Jesus’ Mission 18 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, 19 to proclaim…

Scripture Reading Mark 9:33-37 English Standard Version (ESV) 33 And they came to Capernaum. And when he was in the house he asked them, “What were you discussing on the way?” 34 But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. 35 And he sat down and called…

To be in but not of Judges (Reflections: Samson and Culture Wars, Then and Now) The people of God have always been tempted to reflect culture instead of transforming it, but perhaps the temptation is greater in North America today than at any other time or place in the history of God’s people Jerry McCann…

Let us pray…Gracious and loving God, as we come before you this day, we come with love in our hearts for all that our mothers and those who have been like a mom to us have done for us throughout our lives. But, we also come to remember that your love for these women and others who have loved us so much…

25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be…

The Gospel Project® for Adults, Daily Discipleship Guide ESV, Unit 3, Session 2 © 2018 LifeWay Christian Resources, edited by Rev. Lex A. DeLong, M.A. Permission granted to reproduce and distribute within the license agreement with purchaser. God grants His creatures the gift of love, but Himself has…

Introduction We just finished a section that dealt with people saying what they will do in the future. This is what a mind set on material things and worldly passions will do. Now, James is rebuking this living even more than in the last section. He zero’s in on worldly desires and passion for wealth.…

Intro Kids, What’s the nicest thing that you could do for someone else? How can you show someone that you love them? In our passage today, Jesus is going to tell us how we are to love one another, and it is harder than you think! Love is not just something you say, it is something you do! See if you…

I wonder if any of you have made this mistake. Have you ever walked into Target dressed like I am today? Does anyone know why it is a bad idea? I am dressed like one of their employees. Red shirt, khaki pants. I know, now they can wear jeans, but still, you are asking to be asked questions if you wear…

Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” This section of Matthew beginning…

And one of the scribes came up and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” Jesus answered, “The most important is, ‘Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. And you shall love the Lord your God…

Love will keep us together! All the world needs now love, love that is sustainable, love that is obtainable, love that is eternal in nature. When we hold the bible in our hands we hold love in our hands. God’s instructions for love, His love for us, our love for Him and our love for one another. Captain…

We are in the third week of our series, The Promise. Jesus gives to each of us through His coming four promises that we are exploring. The first week I looked at hope. Hope in God does not disappoint us and when we place our hope in Jesus, we find a life that is full of peace and contentment. Last week,…

7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through…

God’s love in His people gives them assurance of His presence, confidence awaiting judgment, and power to reflect His character in the world. 13 By this we know that we abide in Him, and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit. 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son…

REVIEW: Be watchful to guard against gospel drift Fight the flesh by walking in the Spirit and bearing spiritual fruit Persevere under pressure in: Faith Hope Love Because Jesus is worth it! Then we looked at Jesus’ prayer for Unity for his followers. Our ability to reach our community will always be…

Power is appealing. Those who have it don’t want to lose it. Those who don’t have it will try and get it. Power is also very subtle and sometimes we do not even know its influence on us until we stop and reflect. Relationships are powerful. We were created to live in community with others. The role of…

Lord, grant me the grace to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change those things that I can, and the wisdom to know the difference Wilberforce MP dedicated his life to abolishing slavery Undoubtedly influenced by Paul in Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave…

The extent a parent would go for their child... Roof of a Burning Building The Christmas story shows us the WONDER of God’s LOVE for us One of the observations we can see is that the Wonder of Christmas is expressed through the fact that God made the first move in loving us... The disciple named John…

Paul just taught how God has given different gifts to His people in the church The purpose was to edify Jesus The goal was to further Jesus among the church and the world These were simply tools to be used But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. There’s a better…