A New Year And A New Path To Follow!

Isa 43:16, 18-19 KJV; As you make plans for changes in the new year; include the will of God in those plans!

Be Of Good Cheer

John 16:22-33 KJV; Be of good cheer no matter what troubles surround you for God is with you.

We Are God's Children

Galatians 4:4-7; KJV, Epistle Reading reading for this Sunday the 1st Sunday after Christmas; We are God's children because of His gift of Jesus, his only begotten Son, to us.

The Garment Of Salvation

Isaiah 61:10-62:3; KJV, Old Testament reading for this Sunday the 1st Sunday after Christmas; Clothed in the righteousness of Christ.

His Loving Kindness And Mercy

Psalm 103:1-6 KJV; Praise His Holy Name for all that He has and continues to do for you.

Praise Almighty God

Psalm 111 KJV; The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Praise His holy name.

Amazing The Word Made Flesh

John 1:1-14; KJV: Christmas Day; The Word has come into the world bringing the true light unto all people.

Go With Haste To Hear The Promise

Luke 2:16-20 KJV: Go with haste to hear the promise fulfilled by that baby born in a manger.

Hear The Good News Of The Birth Of Our Savior

Luke 2:11-14 KJV; Rejoice and believe: Our Savior was born in the City of David.

God Has Kept Us Together

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a; Celebrating 52 years of marriage and thanking God for keeping us together in a life of commitment and love.

Joseph Makes A Good Decision

Matthew 1:18-25; KJV; 4th Sun Advent/Christmas Eve; Joseph listened to the words of the angel. May God help us all to listen to the Word who is Jesus the Christ!

Even As God Loves

1 John 4:7-16; KJV; 4th Sun Advent/Christmas Eve; Love comes from the abiding presence of the Spirit of God.

The Sign Is Immanuel; God with Us

Isaiah 7:10-14 KJV; 4th Sun Advent/Christmas Eve; Jesus is the sign that God promised.

Jesus As High Priest

Psalm 110:1-4; KJV; 4th Sunday in Advent/Christmas Eve.

Share The Message Of Salvation

Matthew 1:20-21; 3rd Sunday in Advent 2023; Go and tell. 

Chosen!

Luke 1:46-55 KJV; Mary was chosen for a very great purpose and you have been chosen for a good purpose as well!

Fear Not!

Luke 1:30-33 KJV; Fear not for the Lord has a good plan for you.

Talking To Jesus

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; KJV; 3^rd Sun in Advent; Pray without ceasing and

thank Him that He is there for you!

He Has Saved Us And Clothed Us With Righteousness

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11; KJV; What good tidings. He has saved us and clothed us with His righteousness!

Standing Inside The FIre

Zechariah 13:9 KJV; God refines His children. It is not easy but it is well worth it!

Freed From Bondage; We Rejoice!

Psalm 126 KJV ; 3rd Sunday in Advent; We rejoice because by faith in Jesus the Christ we have been freed from bondage to sin, death, and the power of the devil.

Be At Peace For God Is With You

John 16:33 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Advent; Be at peace for God is with you.

Bearing Good Fruit

John 15:1-8 KJV; We cannot bear good fruit without abiding in Christ.

Jesus Is The Way

John 14:1-6 KJV; Do not let your hearts be troubled. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He has a good plan for you. He has a place prepared for you in the Kingdom of heaven.

John The Baptist Proclaimed Both Law And Gospel

Mark 1:1-8 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Advent; How would someone who gave up all worldly possessions to live off the land dressed in animal furs proclaiming the law and gospel be treated?

Have Patience; God's Time Is Not The Same As Ours.

2 Peter 3:8-14 KJV 2nd Sun in Advent; Have Patience! Christ has come. He is with you even now. He will come again!

Grass Withers Yet Lives Again And So Shall All Who Believe

Isaiah 40:1-11 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Advent; Even as the grass withers in the winter; yet, comes to life again in the spring so shall all who believe in Jesus the Christ who is the Word.

Be Anxious For The Truth

Psalm 85 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Advent; Turn to the Lord anxiously desiring to hear the truth; desiring to walk in the steps of Jesus.

Hope Is Found In The Good Shepherd Not The World

1st Sunday In Advent; If you're looking for hope, joy, peace; look for them in the way the Good Shepherd leads not in the ways of the world.

Watch For He Will Come Again

Mark 13:24-37 KJV; 1st Sun Advent; Pray and Watch for no one knows when; but, be assured the Lord will come again!

Who Is The Word It Is Jesus

John 1 KJV; He was in beginning of creation. He is the Word that created all things. He is the Word made flesh.

Liturgical Worship

1 Corinthians 1:3-9; Romans 10:17; Psalm 19:14; KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; By God's grace we are filled with faith in anticipation of Jesus' coming by hearing the Word through liturgical worship.

Rend The Heavens And Come Down

Isaiah 64:1-9 KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; Rend the heavens and come down. Let the mountains quake that all would bow down and know that you God and worship you!

Make Known His Wondrous Works

1 Chronicles 16:8-13 KJV; Share the Good News that all might rejoice in His wondrous works!

Save Us And We Will Be Saved

Psalm 80:1-7 KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; the Sunday of hope. The world is a mess! Who will save us? Who can even know where to begin to pray?  In times like these the faithful turn to God relying on the Holy Spirit to pray for us and through us.

Stay Out Of The Mud!

Phil 4:6-8 KJV; Stay out of the mud and live in peace.

Give Glory To God

Colossians 3:1-17 KJV; Do and say that which glorifies God! All thanks belongs to God.

Help Us To Give!

Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 KJV; Christ the King; Help us to recognize your abiding in presence in others. Help us to give even as you have given.

Only One Gave Thanks

Luke 17:11-19 KJV; Thanksgiving Day; Only one in ten who were healed gave thanks and he was made whole.

He Will Save His Flock

Ezekiel 34:20-24 KJV; Christ the King Sunday; He will save His flock from those who prey upon them.

The Good Shepherd Seeks You Out

Ezekiel 34:11-16 KJV; Psalm 23: You cannot hide in the darkness from the Good Shepherd. He will seek you out and save you.

Rejoice in Christ the King

Psalm 95:1-7a KJV; Christ the King Sunday; Rejoice in the King above all kings. Rejoice in God who is above all other gods.

Walk In The Way Of The Lord

Psalm 1:1-4 KJV; Do what is right. Walk in the way that the Lord has shown you.

Profitable Or Unprofitable Fruitful Or Fruitless

Matthew 25:14-30 KJV: 25th Sunday after Pentecost; What will you do? Will you use the talents; the gifts, that God has given you to grow and edify the whole church in heaven and on earth? Will you use those gifts or lose them?

Jesus Is The Word; Jesus Is The Light!

Psalm 119:103-105; John 8:12; John 14:6 KJV; Jesus is the light of our salvation. Through him we have been reconciled to our Father in heaven.

A Day Or Two Thousand Years?

Psalm 90:1-12 KJV; 25th Sunday after Pentecost; Two thousand years ago when Jesus lived and died is but yesterday in the eyes of God.

False Prophets Abound

Mark 13:5-8 KJV; Listen not to the false prophets and fake saviors. There is only one savior and know the peace that only he can give..

Veterans Day 2023

John 15:12-13 KJV; Veterans Day

Trust That God Is In Charge

Job 37:1-7 KJV; God is in charge of the wind and rain. He is in charge of the snow. We do not control them. He does. Trust him in and through all storms of life for he loves you and does all things for the good of those who love him.

Sins Are Washed Away

Isaiah 1:18 KJV; Though our garments were blood red with sin the Lord has made them white as snow by washing them in his own blood.

Is Your Lamp Lit?

Matthew 25:1-13 KJV; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Do you have enough oil for your lamp? Is your light lit for the coming of the Lord?

The Day Of Darkness

Amos 5:18-24 KJV; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Pray for justice and righteousness not for the day of darkness; for the day of darkness will bring about destruction; not peace.

Deliver Us From Evil

Psalm 70:1-5 KJV; 24th Sunday after Pentecost; Deliver us from evil. Please, do not tarry, Lord.

Peace Like A River

Isaiah 48:17-18; KJV; Follow in the ways of the Lord and know the peace that only He can give.

Blessed Are They

Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; All Saints Sunday; Blessed are they...

The Gift Of Love

1 John 3:1-3 KJV; The gift of love given to us by God our Father through His only begotten Son, Jesus the Christ.

We Are A Holy Nation

1 Peter 2:9-10 KJV; We are chosen by God; a Holy Nation!

Clothes Washed In The Blood Of The Lamb

Revelation 7:9-17 KJV; All Saints Sunday; There will be no more tears!

We Do Not Suffer Alone

1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV; The adversary attacks not just you; but, all of your brothers and sisters in Christ.

Praise His Holy Name!

Psalm 149 KJV; All Saints Sunday, Just because it seems dark today doesn't mean it will be tomorrow for the Lord will lift up His children. Let us sing and dance for joy.

Saved By Grace Through Faith

Ephesians 2: 8-9 KJV; Reformation Sunday; There is no good works that will justify us. We are saved by God's grace through Faith in Christ Jesus.

We Wither Even As the Grass Withers

1 Peter 1:24-25 KJV; We will wither and die. Yet, even as the grass comes back to life in the spring; so shall all who believe in Jesus the Christ.

The Word Is A Two edged Sword

Hebrews 4:12 KJV; The word as a two-edged sword can bring both death and healing that we might live.

Through Persecution And Suffering

2 Timothy 3:10-17 KJV; Timothy has learned through St. Paul many things including that the faithful will be persecuted. But, we will get through them with the help of God in Christ Jesus.

Jesus Is The Truth

John 8:31-36 KJV; Reformation Sunday; Jesus Is the truth; He is the Word that sets us free.

Are You Sharing The Good News?

Revelation 14:6-7 KJV; Reformation Sunday; Martin Luther as well as other early reformers of the church opened the scriptures up to the people that they might hear and receive the Good News. Are we still sharing the Good News?

The Lord Is Our Refuge!

Psalm 46:1-11 KJV; Reformation Sunday; The Lord is our refuge. No matter how troubled the world is we need not fear for the Lord of Hosts is with us.

Wisdom Promotes Peace

Proverbs 15:21; James 3:17-18; KJV; There are consequences for our words and actions whether good or bad.

Render To God and Caesar?

Matthew 22:15-22 KJV; 21st Sunday after Pentecost; Matthew 22:35-40; Should Christians serve in public office? Should they be allowed to speak what is on their mind and in their hearts? Just because there are those in the world who would refuse us, we ought to speak out for what is just; what is right.

Give Thanks For Those Who Share The Gospel!

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 KJV; 21st Sunday after Pentecost; Give thanks for all who by the power of the Holy Spirit share the Good News of Jesus the Christ.

He Creates Peace And Evil

Isaiah 45:1-7; 21st Sunday after Pentecost KJV; There is only one God and He will have His way for the good of all of His people.

Enemies Surround Us

Psalm 27:7-14 KJV; I will seek the Lord's face that he might deliver me not to mine enemies. 

Righteous and Truth

Psalm 96:10-13; 21st Sunday after Pentecost; He will come to judge the world with righteousness and truth.

Sing A New Song!

Psalm 96:1-9; 21st Sunday after Pentecost; Sing a new song; declare his awesome works to all people.

Worship The Lord!

Psalm 96 KJV; All of creation worships the Lord.

Be Not Conformed To This World

Romans 12:2-8 KJV; Be not be conformed to this world. Use your God given gifts to help those in need.

I Cannot Come To The Banquet!

20th Sunday after Pentecost from Matthew 22:1-14 KJV; Jesus invites all people to come to the banquet. Do you actually desire to partake of this meal?

Strengthened By Christ

Philippians 4:8-13 KJV; 20th Sunday After Pentecost; We are strengthened by the abiding presence of Christ.

Evangelism A Way Of Life

Philippians 4:4-7 KJV; 20th Sunday After Pentecost; If we are to follow Christ then what we do and say should reflect the peace which comes with knowing him. Others will see and wonder at your light!

He Will Wipe The Tears From Our Eyes

Isaiah 25:6-9 KJV Death is inevitable. But, the day will come when the Lord will wipe the tears from our eyes.

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Psalm 23 KJV; 20th Sunday after Pentecost: The Shepherd's Psalm a prayer of affirmation that the Good Shepherd is with us.

Trust In The One God

Isaiah 43:11-23 KJV; Only the one God can save you. Trust Him!

Rejecting the Prophets; Rejecting Jesus

Matthew 21:33-46 KJV; 19th Sunday after Pentecost; As the prophets were rejected before Him; so was Jesus rejected. 

To Know Christ More Fully

19th Sunday after Pentecost Philippians 3:4-14 KJV; Paul's desire for a greater knowledge of Jesus was so great that he was willing to put his old life, even his status in society, for that relationship with him.

God Ways Are Not Our Ways

Isaiah 55:1-9 KJV; God's ways are not our ways. He has a better plan for us than we could ever imagine for ourselves.

What Has Happened To His Vineyard?

19th Sunday after Pentecost Isaiah 5:1-7 KJV; He planted a vineyard; have we cared for it? Have we been good stewards of the church on earth?

Grace And Peace Be Unto You!

1 Peter 1: 1-5 KJV; Grace and Peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus the Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Quicken Us, Lord!

Psalm 80:7-19 KJV; 19th Sunday after Pentecost; Quicken Us, Lord! Save us and we will be saved!

Who Is Faithful:

Matthew 21:28-32 KJV: Who is the faithful one? The one who says yes and doesn't follow or the one who says no and ends up following in the way?

Be The Light

Philippians 2:14-18 KJV; Shine your light in the darkness of the world.

He Humbled Himself

Philippians 2:5-13 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; Let every knee bow at the name of the one who humbled himself and died to take away our sins.

I was out camping when this was done so please forgive the poor lighting.

Be of One Mind

Philippians 2:1-4 KJV; Only by the power of the Holy Spirit can we be of one mind.

Do Not Worry

Matthew 6:25-34 KJV; Do not worry. It's ok to plan; but do not worry about your planning.

Turn To The Lord And Live

Ezekiel 18:25-32 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord forgives all who turn to Him for their salvation through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.

Forgive And Forget Our Sins

Psalm 25:1-10 KJV: Forgive and forget the sins of our youth and old age. Teach us to walk in your way.

Have Patience; He Hears Our Prayers

Hebrews 10:35-36 KJV; Have patience; trust the Lord; He hears your prayers and answers according to His time.

The Last Shall Be First

Matthew 20:1-16;17th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 10:35-44; The first shall be last and the last shall be first. Humble yourself and serve others rather than your own egos and personal desires. 

Whether We Suffer Or Die

Philippians 1:12-30 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; Whether we suffer or die the Lord is with us. Even that is an opportunity to glorify God. 

Temper My Speech

2 Corinthians 13:7-14 KJV

Temper my speech so that I do not do more damage than good.

Help Us To Know Your Good Will

Isaiah 53:6-9 KJV: 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Your thoughts are not our thoughts; your ways are not our ways; help us to know your way, your will for us.

Renew Your Hearts And Minds

Ephesians 4:23-32 KJV; Renew your hearts and minds by the power of the Holy Spirit that you might be loving, kind, and forgiving.

I Will Seek His Face; His Kingdom

17th Sunday after Pentecost; Psalm 275:1-9 KJV; There is nothing better than being in the presence of the Lord so we seek His face; His kingdom and give Him thanks and praise.

Live In Righteousness And Truth

Ephesians 5:1-10 KJV Live in righteousness and truth; live in the light who is Jesus the Christ!

Compassion, Love, Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Forgive others as you would forgive them. Have compassion on others.

Judging Other Traditions

16th Sunday after Pentecost Romans 14:1-12; Whatever we eat; however we worship we do for the Lord.

Of One Mind

Philippians 2:1-2 KJV; When a congregation, when a people are of one mind and with love in Christ Jesus it will bring great joy.

The Beloved Son Forgives

Genesis 50:15-21 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost; The beloved sons forgive. Joseph forgave his brothers. Jesus forgives us.

Rejoice In The Lord

Philippians 4:4-9 KJV; Rejoice in the Lord even when times are bad for the Lord has a good plan for you.

Bless The Lord!

Psalm 103:1-12 KJV;  16th Sun after Pentecost; We bless the name of the one who has so richly blessed us! 

Teach The Children To Know The Lord

Matthew 18:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; We cause offense to the children by not teaching them of the Lord.

Love Fulfills The Law

Romans 13:8-10 KJV; Love is the fulfillment of the law.

I Dwell With The Lord Forever

Psalm 23 KJV; Make the Shepherd's Psalm a daily prayer.

Warn With Grace

Psalm 32:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; We are to warn those who are falling away for their sakes and ours.

Open Your Lips And Confess

Psalm 32:1-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; Confess your sins and receive forgiveness.

Go Ye Therefore

Matthew 28:18-20; The Great Commission is not a mere request.

Labor Day 2023

Proverbs 21:25-26 KJV; The way in which we labor ought to glorify the Lord.

The Bears And Elisha

2 Kings 2:23-24 KJV; Curses or blessings; God hears them all.

He Bids Us Come And Die

Matthew 16:21-28 KJV;14th Sun after Pentecost; Jesus tells us in order to live we must die to ourselves.

Do Good Even To Your Enemies

Romans 12:9-21 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; Do good to all people as much as is possible that we might all live peaceable lives.

Worship Together

Psalm  95:1-7a KJV; Worship the Lord alongside other brothers and sisters in Christ.

Houses Built On Foundations of Sand

Matthew 7:24-29 KJV; Hurricane Idalia is coming near the coast. The wise man builds his house upon a rock. The wise man hears the Word of God and actually does the will. Support and help your neighbor in time of need.

One In Christ Jesus

Galatians 3:26-29 KJV: Why do the children of God discriminate against one another?

We Wash Our Hands In The Blood Of Christ

Psalm 26; KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; We can only be found righteous when we are washed by the blood of Christ.

Camp in St. Augustine, using my laptop without lighting; 1 bar on the cell phone from which I am using a hotspot. Posting is going really slow this morning!

He Brings The City To The Ground

Isaiah 26:2-5 KJV; He brings those lofty cities and countries to the ground. He lays them in the dust.

Jesus Is The Christ

13th Sun after Pentecost:; Matthew 16:13-20 KJV; The confession of the faithful is that Jesus is the Son of God. He is the Christ!

God Would Have Us Welcome The Stranger

Romans 11:33 – 12:8; KJV; 13th Sunday After Pentecost; God does indeed have a mind. He has a plan like none that we can fathom. He would have us welcome even the strangest of strangers.

He Hears Our Prayers And Answers

Psalm 116:1-2; Romans 8:28; KJV; He hears our prayers and answers them according to His good will.

Hearken To The Lord!

13th Sun after Pentecost; Isaiah 51:1-6 KJV; Listen to Him!

Terrible and Terrific

Romans 8:28,31,32 KJV: The plan of God for us was terrible that Jesus suffered and died for our sakes. Terrific because his love for us is so great that he was willing to die for us.

A Reprieve

Psalm 138:1-7 KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; God is with you with great love and kindness. He will help you in times of trouble.

Our Goodly Heritage

Psalm 16:5-9 KJV; By faith in the sacrifice of Jesus for us; we have inherited our places in the Kingdom of God as God's beloved children.

Make Us Whole!

Matthew 15:21-28; Luke 11:9-10 KJV; Jesus made the Canaanite woman's daughter whole. He can do he same for you.

God's Promises To All Who Believe

Romans 11:1-2a, 13-15, 28-32 KJV; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; God shows mercy to all who trust Him; who trust His Word.

We Cannot Hide Our Secrets From God

Isaiah 29:15-16 KJV; Our God is a just God. He will provide justice for all people; even for those who would lie to his children for their own benefit.

He Calls All People

Isaiah 56:1,6-8; Mark 2:17 KJV; The Lord calls strangers and outcasts; sinners, to be His children.

Whether We Live Or Die

Romans 14:4-9; Philippians 1:21-25 KJV; Whether we live or die we live to the Lord. Live life in the Lord!

Let All The People Praise Him!

Psalm 67:1-7 KJV; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; If only His way would be known upon all of the earth!

His Great Mercy And Love

Ephesians 2:1-10 KJV; He has shown us His great mercy and love in Christ Jesus.

In Times Of Storms

Matthew 14:22-33 KJV: 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Even when your faith begins to falter Jesus is there to lift you up.

Faith Comes By Hearing

Romans 10:5-17 KJV; Faith comes by hearing. Will you share the Good News of Jesus Christ that they too may come to faith and salvation?

Only One God Above All

Job 38:4-18 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost. There is only one God who is knows all things and is powerful enough to do everything and anything. We are not that God.

You Are Most Precious

Luke 12:6-7; Precious is all of God's creation. Most precious are you in His sight.

He Delights In His Children

Psalm 149:1-5 KJV; The Lord delights in us; let us sing joyful songs of praise to His glory.

Vengeange Is The Lords

Psalm 118:1-6; Romans 12:18-20 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Leave vengeance to the Lord and strive to get along even with your enemies.

Jesus Is The Light

Psalm 119:105: Jesus is the light that will lead you out of darkness.

Spiritual and Physical Needs

Matthew 14:13-21 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; Jesus took care of both physical and spiritual needs of those who followed him into the desert. Do we?

Accursed?

Romans 9:1-5; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; St. Paul martyred for the sake of the Gospel. 

Who Will Lead Us?

1 Samuel 16:1-13 KJV; We too often choose by outward appearances; while God chooses by what is in their hearts.

Food And Drink Freely Given

Isaiah 55:1-5; John 7:37-39 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; God freely gives us the food and drink that will refresh us for eternity.

An Offensive Word?

Psalm 119:114 KJV; To mock the name of Jesus with offensive words.

For His Mercy Is Great

Psalm 136:1-9 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; The mercy of the one who created all things and is above all things is great.

Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13-19 KJV; Has your salt lost it's savour? Are you salty enough? Have you hidden the light of Christ or does it shine in and through you?

The Greatest Treasure

Matthew 13:44-52 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; the greatest treasure is the kingdom of heaven received through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.

He Will Come Again

Mark 13:26-27, 32-33 KJV; Do not fear the things to come. Rejoice, for Christ is with us now and he will come again in full glory.

Nothing Can Separate Us From His Love

Romans 8:28-39 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; Rejoice and give thanks for God's eternal love for us.

His Chosen

Deuteronomy 7:6-9 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; His chosen people...

Abide Forever

Psalm 125 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; Those that trust in the Lord abide forever

For Such Is The Kingdom Of Heaven

Matthew 19: 13-15 KJV; Do not forbid the little children to go to Jesus for such is the kingdom of heaven.

Let The Weeds Grow

Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 KJV; Parable of the wheat and the weeds. Let the weeds grow and pray for them.

Storms Will Come

Luke 8:22-25 KJV; Jesus did not promise no storms. He promised that he would be with you in the storm and you will know calmness even in them.

Confess And Be Forgiven

1 John 1:5-10 KJV; Confess and step out of the darkness and into the marvelous light of Jesus the Christ.

Endure All Things With Hope

Romans 8:18-27 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost: No matter what we endure we have hope and we continue in the mission of the church that others may also have the same hope in Jesus Christ.

God Above All Others

Isaiah 44:6-8 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; There are no gods equal to or above the God who was the first and will be the last.

Teach Me Thy Ways

Psalm 119:57-64 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; We confess that we don't always keep the promises we make to God and we ask the Lord to teach us the way he would have us go.

Made Complete

Colossians 2:6-10 KJV; We are made complete in Jesus Christ.

Fruitful Seed

7th Sunday after Pentecost; Matthew 13:1-23 KJV; Receive the seed unto an open heart and be fruitful.

We Do Not Abuse Family

Romans 8:12-17; Romans12:18; KJV As member of earthly families as well as adopted members of the family of God we support one another that God might be glorified.

Lift Up The Name Of Jesus

Philippians 2:9-11 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; Lift up the name of Jesus that all may hear and come to faith and glorify our Father in heaven.

Bread Of Life

Matthew 4:1-4 KJV; "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God." 

He Provides Us With Water

Psalm 65:9-13 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost. He provides us with water that gives life to the earth and to us. He provides us with Living Water who is Jesus the Christ through whom we have eternal life.

Iniquities Prevail

Psalm 65:1-8 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; Iniquities prevail; atrocities are committed. Lord, have mercy upon us and forgive us our sins.

Prayer For The Ephesians

Ephesians 3:14-21 KJV; Paul's prayer for the Ephesians; a prayer for all of us that we might come to know Jesus and his love.

He Will Give You Rest

Matthew 11:25-30  KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; Jesus will give you what the world cannot give. He will give you rest for your soul.

His Way Is Perfect

Psalm 18:30-38 KJV: No matter how good or bad life may feel at any given moment know that God is with you and His good and perfect will is done.

Live Justly

Prov 14:34; Micah 6:8; KJV We're probably pretty lucky not to live in the most unjust times of long ago. But, that doesn't mean that injustice doesn't thrive today.  

We Do What We Should Not And Would Not Do

Romans 7:14-25; Ephesians 2:7-9 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; We do what we would not do and do not do what we ought to do.

Blessed Is The Nation Whose God Is Lord

Psalm 33:17-22 KJV; 4th of July, Independence Day 2023, The Lord can either bless or take the nation.

HIs Kingdom Is Present

Psalm 145:1-14; Luke 17:21 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; Give thanks and praise to God for His Kingdom is present with you even now.

Life Liberty Pursuit of Happiness

Romans 12:3; Revelation 12:17-19 KJV: We are created equal and all have the right to pursue life, liberty, and happiness; but, not the right to trample on others to get it.

Troubling Words

Matthew 10:34-42 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; Christ comes before all others.

Is It Possible To Truly Forgive Without Christ

Col 3:13 KJV; Is it possible to truly love and forgive one another without the abiding presence of Christ?

Challenges Will Be Overcome

Isaiah 40:28-31 KJV; He will lift us up as on eagles' wings. He will give us strength. He has overcome.

Prophesy Peace

Jeremiah 28:5-9 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; The prophets of old prophesied trouble and it was so. God grant that we should live with the peace of heart and mind that was promised us through Jesus the Christ.

The Word Is True

Psalm 119:153-160 KJV; The Word is true. The word has not changed just because it's the 21st century.

We Cannot Hide Our Secrets

Jeremiah 23:23-24 KJV; Don't bother trying to hide your sins. There is no place that you can hide from God. Repent and receive forgiveness.

Confess The Name Of Jesus

atthew 10:21-33 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; Do not fear to confess Jesus before others for in him you have eternal life.

The Gift Of God Is Eternal Life

Rom 6:23; Rom 14:17; Luke 17:21 KJV; We deserve death; but, are given eternal life through Jesus the Christ.

Persecuted For Speaking The Word Of The Lord

Jeremiah 20:7-13; John 15:18-20 KJV; Jeremiah was persecuted for speaking the Word of the Lord; Jesus was persecuted for speaking the truth; shall we be any different?

He Will Pick Us Up

Psalm 91:11-16 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; When we slip and fall the Lord will pick us up from off the ground.

The Lord Is Our Shelter

Psalm 91:1-10 KJV; 4th Sun after Pentecost; The Lord is our shelter. He will lift us up out of the darkness.

The Spirit Is Still Young

2 Corinth 4:16; The Spirit within us is still young. It is renewed day by day no matter how decrepit our bodies may become.

The Way To Our Father's House

John 14:1-6; Jesus is the way to our Father's house. Get to know him and not just about him.

The Lord Provides

Matthew 10:9-20 KJV; The Lord provides for his servants. Bless those you encounter with peace and if they reject that peace it will return to you. Then it is time to shake the dust off of your feet and leave.

Freely Give

Matt 10:1-8 KJV; Go out and proclaim the kingdom of heaven and help those in need.

Laborers For The Kingdom

Matthew 9:35–38 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; Jesus went out to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom. A whole lot of people have not heard this Good News. The harvest is plentiful; yet, the laborers are few.

Reconciled To God

Romans 5:6-15 KJV; Jesus died on the cross that we might be reconciled to God our Father.

A Peculiar People

Exodus 19:2-8; 1 Peter 2:9 KJV: In spite of our sinful natures, God has still called us to be his peculiar people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation.

Noise That Glorifies God

Psalm 100:1-5 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; Noise for the sake of noise - turn it off and listen to joyful music that glorifies God.

He Calls Sinners

Matthew 9:9-13 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Jesus calls sinners to follow him. He calls us.

Against All Hope

Romans 4:13-25 KJV; Epistle Reading for 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; There is hope by faith in the life giving sacrificing of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Get To Know Him And Be Refreshed

Hosea 5:15-6:6 KJV; Know God and be refreshed.

End Of Days

Matthew 27:50-54 KJV; Worrying about the end times is small stuff! It is a distraction from what we are called to do and that is to go and share the Good News of Jesus the Christ who lived and died and yet lives for us.

Exalt Him!

1 Chronicles 29:11; The Lord is over all things. Exalt Him above all those other things.

The Great Commission' Go And Tell

Matthew 28:16-20 KJV; Go and Tell; go and teach all that our Lord has taught you through the many generations that have come before us.

The Word Of The Lord Endures Forever

1 Peter 1:23-25; The Word of the Lord does not change no matter how much we'd like it to.

Father, Son, Holy Spirit; All Present At Creation

Genesis 1:1-2:4 KJV; Trinity Sunday; What is a day? What is a generation? Three persons; one God, present at creation.

He Created All Things

Psalm 8 KJV; Trinity Sunday; He created all things in the heavens and earth. God help us to care for all that he created including our friends and neighbors and don't forget the answer to the question: "Who is our neighbor?"

Memorial Day 2023; For The Sake Of Others

John 15:12-13 KJV; Memorial Day 2023; Would you give your life for the sake of others?

Bad Company Corrupts

1 Cor 15:33-34; Bad company includes more than the the people physically present with you. Watch what you're listening to. Watch what you're watching!

Pentecost Sunday 2023

Acts 2:1-21 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; The beginning of the Season of Pentecost. Empowered by the Holy Spirit we go out to share the Good News that the Church might grow and be edified.

The Light That Brings Life And Hope

John 3:16-21 KJV; For God so love the world he sent Jesus to be the light of this world that we might live in hope.

Secrets Revealed

Luke 12:2-3; Your secrets cannot be hidden from God.

Not Just In The Temple But Everywhere

Numbers 11:24-30 KJV; OT Reading for Pentecost Sunday; Proclaim the Good News of Jesus everywhere.

Lost In The Fog

Pentecost Sunday; Psalm 25:1-15 KJV; Lost in a fog? Turn to the Lord and follow in the way that He has shown us. 

Be Sober; Be Vigilant!

1 Peter 5:6-11 KJV; 7th Sunday of Easter;  Be aware of what is going on for the devil is always aware of what you are doing and will catch you up if you are not paying attention.

His Enemies Have Scattered

Psalm 68:1-10 KJV; 7th Sunday of Easter; The enemies of God continue to fight a war that was already one by Jesus on the cross.

Ascension Of Our Lord

Luke 24:44-53 KJV The disciples witnessed his ascension into heaven where he lives and reigns at the right hand of God our Father.

Who Can Comprehend His Thoughts?

Romans 11:33-34 KJV; Who can comprehend the mind of God?

I Give Thanks For You

Ephesians 1:15-23 KJV; Ascension Day; I give thanks for meeting and knowing those who themselves are overjoyed in the love and the hope they have in the Lord.