Key Texts: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. Now to each one the manifestation of… Continue reading What’s Your Gift?
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Job Description
Key Text: First Timothy 6:13-16 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his… Continue reading Job Description
Take Hold
Take Hold Key Text: First Timothy 6:11-12 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses.… Continue reading Take Hold
Scattered and Faithful
Key Text: Acts 8:4-8 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. Philip went down to a city in Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah there. When the crowds heard Philip and saw the signs he performed, they all paid close attention to what he said. For with shrieks, impure spirits came out… Continue reading Scattered and Faithful
Anointed with Truth
Anointed with Truth Key Texts: 1 John 2:20 But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth. Anointing: It means “to smear or rub with oil” – and it has a rich history going back to the practice of ancient shepherds pouring oil on their sheep’s head, thus… Continue reading Anointed with Truth
Calling
Calling Scripture selection: Luke 4:42-44 At daybreak, Jesus went out to a solitary place. The people were looking for him and when they came to where he was, they tried to keep him from leaving them. But he said, “I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also,… Continue reading Calling
Calling
Calling Today’s Scripture Selection: Ephesians 4:1-5 “As a prisoner of the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. … Continue reading Calling
Week 49 Sunday
Two Important Questions Today’s scripture selection: Acts 21-22 Key Verses: Acts 22:6-11 When the apostle Paul told the story of how he had not only become a follower of Christ but had been called into service in His name – he talked about his “road to Damascus” experience. It’s the stuff of which movies are… Continue reading Week 49 Sunday
Week 45 Sunday
No Accident Today’s scripture selection: Acts 13-14 Key Verse: Acts 13:2-3 “While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabus and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ So after they had fasted and prayed, they placed their hands on them and sent them… Continue reading Week 45 Sunday
Week 41 Sunday
Knowing Who Is Boss Today’s scripture selection: Acts 5-6 Key Verse: Acts 5:29 He was just an orderly – and not very high up on the “pecking order” in terms of staff organization. So when a Doctor, who was in a very foul mood, and who wanted to throw his weight around, wanted to find… Continue reading Week 41 Sunday
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