Praise Ye The Lord!

Psalm 146:1-10 KJV; 25th Sunday after Pentecost; Praise the Lord for all things.

Though We Die To This World; Yet, We Shall Live

Isa 40:6-8 KJV; As the flowers fade and die; so shall we all die to this world.

Blessed Are We

All Saints Sunday; Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; Rejoice for we are the children of God!

Saints By The Grace Of God

1 John 3:1-3; 1 John 1:8; Heb 2:9-11; Rom 4:7; KJV; All Saints Sunday; We are not saints because of our good works. We are only saints because of God's gracious love.

Tribulations Work Patience

1 Peter 5:8-11 KJV: Tribulation produces; and patience, experience; and experience, hope.

Washed In The Blood Of The Lamb

All Saints Sunday; Revelation 7:9-17 KJV; All who believe are washed in the blood of the lamb who is Jesus the Christ who gave himself for us.

To Each He Gifts To Do His Will

Romans 12:1-8 KJV; The Lord gives us particular gifts so that we might be equipped to answer His call and not to satisfy our own egos.

The Lord Delights In His People!

Psalm 149 KJV; All Saints Sunday; In spite of being sinners; the Lord still delights in us.

Reformation Sunday

Romans 1:16-17; 3:21-26; Eph 2:28-29; KJV; Reformation Sunday; Saved by faith in Christ Jesus.

No Longer Lost And Condemned

John 8:31-36 KJV; Reformation Sunday; Believe the Word who is Jesus the Christ and you will be free from the bondage to sin, death, and the power of the devil.

Walk Wisely In The Light Of Christ

Ephesians 5:1-20 KJV; Walk wisely in the light of Christ who is with us always.

Only By Faith

Romans 3:19-28 KJV; Reformation Sunday; We are saved; we are justified by faith in Christ alone.

Fear God And Glorify His Holy Name

Reformation Sunday; Revelation 14:6-7 KJV; He alone is worthy of our Worship.

God Is With Us

Psalm 46:1-11 KJV; Reformation Sunday; Do not fear even the end of the world for God is with us.

Create In Us Clean Hearts And Renew A Right Spirit WIthin Us

Psalm 51:1-12 KJV; Create in us clean hearts and renew within us right spirits.

Is It Possible For The RIch To Be Saved

22nd Sunday after Pentecost: Mark 10:23-31; Romans 10:17; KJV. Rich or poor we are saved by faith in Jesus the Christ.

Mercy And Grace

22nd Sunday after Pentecost: Hebrews 4:14-16 KJV; Mercy and grace from God our Father through Jesus the Christ who died for our sins.

Enter Into His Rest

Hebrews 4:1-13 KJV; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Enter into His rest by faith.

Our Strength And Redeemer

Psalm 19 KJV; "Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer."

Lusting After Riches

Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 KJV; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Lusting after riches takes the joy out of life.

I Try To Keep Your Statutes

Psalm 119:9-16 KJV; 21 Sun after Pentecost; We try to keep your statutes, Lord, so that we may not sin against you.

Live WIth Wisdom And Understanding

Psalm 90:12-17 KJV; Proverbs 15:14-33; 21st Sunday after Pentecost; Power is back on so I rejoice for that and can blog again. But, let us continue to pray for all who have been affected by Hurricanes Helena and Milton.

Jesus Is With You In The Storms Life Brings

Jesus Is With You In The Storms Life Brings

Luke 8:23-25; Romans 14:7-9 KJV

Commitment To Care For One Another

Mark 10:2-16 KJV; 20th Sunday after Pentecost; Marriage and raising children include a commitment to care, respect, and love each other.

Jesus Tasted Death For You

Hebrews 2:1-13 KJV; 20th Sunday after Pentecost; Jesus died for you so that you might live eternally in the Kingdom of God.

He Gave His Life For Us

1 Peter 1:18-19 KJV; He gave his innocent life to save us from our sinful lives.

Help Mates

20th Sunday after Pentecost; Genesis 2:18-25 KJV; God did not want Adam to be alone. He created all of the creatures then he created woman out of Adam's rib.

Follow In His Way

Psalm 128:1-6 KJV; 20th Sunday after Pentecost; Life is better when we follow in His way.

He Is The Light

John 3:17-21; John 8:12 KJV; Jesus is the light of the world.

Do Not Cause Others To Sin

Mark 9:38-50 KJV; 19th Sunday after Pentecost; Do and say what is right so that others may come to the Lord.

What Shall We Wear

Matthew 6:31-34 KJV; What shall we wear? Don't worry about it! Seek first the Kingdom of God.

The Lord Hears Our Prayers And Our Praise

19th Sunday after Pentecost; James 5:13-20 KJV; Praise the Lord for all things. Stay in communication with Him for He hears and He answers.

Whiners

19th Sunday after Pentecost; Numbers 11:4-6, 10-16, 24-29 KJV; Envious of what others might have and so we whine about it.

The Lord Blesses Us

19th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 104:27-35 KJV; The Lord blesses those who wait upon Him.

Servants

18th Sunday after Pentecost Mark 9:30-37 KJV; The first shall be last; servants of all.

Lies Beget Division

James 3:13-4:10 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; Strife begets division. Politicians! Media! Quit with the deceitful tongues already!

You Don't Get To Confess Other's Sins

Ephesians 4:29-32 KJV; Be kind! Watching your tongues is a good step in that direction.

Jeremiah Calls On The Lord To Defend Him

Jeremiah 11:18-20 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; Jeremiah's defense against his enemies to talk to the Lord.

Sleeper Rise Up From The Dead!

Eph 5:14-21 KJV; Rise from the dead and live in the light of Christ.

Pray For Civility And Peace

Psalm 54 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord will provide help to those who are persecuted.

We Love Him Because He First Loved Us

1 John 4:10-19 KJV; Abide in God's love.

Help My Unbelief

17th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 9:14-29 KJV; the father of the child cried out: "Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief."

Blessings And Curses

James 3:1-12 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; Blessings and curses from the same tongue.

I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes

Psalm 121 KJV; Trust the one who made heaven and earth to preserve thee.

Isaiah Trusted The Lord

17th Sunday after Pentecost; Isaiah 50:4-10; KJV; Isaiah trusted the word of the Lord. So should we.

He Lifted Me

Psalm 116:1-9 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; When I was falling; He lifted me up.

They Were Healed By Jesus

Mark 7:24-37 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost; they believed Jesus could heal them so they followed after him and were healed

Baptized

Matthew 28:18-20 KJV; Those who believe and are baptized shall be saved forever.

Faith Begets Good Works

James 2:14-18; KJV; 16th Sun after Pentecost

Fear Not For The Lord Will Come

Isaiah 35:4-7 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost; Be strong, fear not for the Lord will come with vengeance to save us.

Corrupt Leaders

Psalm 146 KJV; Corrupt leaders cannot save us. Trust in the Lord God! Worship only Him!

That Which Defiles Us

Mark 7:14-23 KJV; 15th Sun after Pentecost; It is not what goes into the body that defiles us; but, what comes out from our hearts and minds.

By Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Ephesians 2:1-9 KJV; We are saved by faith alone in Christ alone and not by the works of our hands.

Spiritual Warfare

15th Sun after Pentecost; Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV; Put on the armour of God.

Adding And Subtracting From The Word

15th Sun after Pentecost Deut 4:1-2, 6-9; Rev 22:18-21 KJV: Be careful how you interpret and teach scripture so that you are not adding or subtracting from the word.

Sins

Psalm 119:129-136 KJV; 15th Sun after Pentecost; Although; we desire to do what is right, we still sin.

Over Indulgence

Proverbs 25:16-17, 28 KJV; Self indulgence does not glorify God.

The Spirit Of The Law Is Love

14th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 7:1-13; Matt 22:37-40; KJV; The spirit of the law is love.

We Are One

Ephesians 5:22-33 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; The two become one.

The Ocean A Pleasant Place

Psalm 42:7-8 KJV A peaceful place listening to the ocean roar

They Do Not Believe!

14th Sunday after Pentecost; Isaiah 29:11-19 KJV; Not everyone who attends worship faithfully are faithful.

There Is One True God

Psalm 14 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; A fool will deny God.

Receive The Abiding Presence Of Jesus

13th Sunday after Pentecost; John 6:51-69 KJV; Receive the abiding presence of Jesus; receive His Word and the Sacrament of His body and blood.

Rise And Shine

Ephesians 5:6-21 KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; Awake sleeper, rise from the dead and shine to the glory of God.

God Has A Good Plan For Us

Acts 27:13-25 KJV; No matter what kind of storm you might be going through trust that God has a good plan for you.

God Chose Us

Joshua 24:1-2; 14-18; KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; God chose us. Will we worship and serve Him?

By God's Grace Through Faith

Ephesians 2:4-9 KJV; We are saved by God's grace through faith not by our good works.

God Will Deliver Us From Trouble

Psalm 34:12-22 KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; God will deliver us from trouble. Let us seek His peace.

Help Us To Keep Your Statutes

Psalm 119:12-17 KJV; Help us by the Spirit of Christ to know and do your will.

This Is My Body

John 6:35-51; Matthew 26:26-28 KJV; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; Take; eat and drink, for this is His Body and Blood. It will sustain you for life everlasting.

Be Renewed

Ephesians 4:17-5:2 KJV; 12^th Sunday after Pentecost: Be renewed in your mind and be kind.

How Awesome Is Our God!

Psalm 149 KJV; How awesome is our God that He should love us so much!

God Feeds Elijah

1 Kings 19:1-8 KJV; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; God feeds Elijah and He will provide us our daily bread as well.

We Rejoice In The Word

Psalm 119:159-162 KJV; We rejoice in the word found in scripture and in the Word who is Jesus the Christ.

The Lord Will Pick You Up!

12th Sunday after Pentecost Psalm 34:1-8; KJV; Bless the Lord for he will pick you up out of the much and mire.

Give Me Jesus

John 6:22-35 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Give us the bread of life; give us Jesus.

The Heart Tells The Story

1 Samuel 16:1-7 KJV; What we hear and see may not tell the truth. The truth is hidden within the hearts and only God can know what's in it for sure.

Follow In Jesus' Footsteps

James 1:19-22 KJV; James loved Jesus so much that he desired that we should follow what Jesus' taught us and glorify our Father in heaven.

Gifts To Edify The Body

Ephesians 4:1-16 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Gifts are given to individuals to grow and edify the Church.

Give Us Our Daily Bread

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Exodus 16:2-15 KJV; 11 Sunday after Pentecost; They'd rather be slaves to men of power than to trust the Lord.

Hide Not The Light Of Christ!

Matthew 5:14-16 KJV; Let your light so shine that others might see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

You Feed Them!

Psalm 145:10-21 Mathew 14:13-21 KJV; 11th Sun after Pentecost; God works through His children to care for others.

Miracles Happen

Mark 6:45-56 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; Christ is with us and miracles do continue to happen.

Stop Lying

Romans 12:16b-18; Job 15:1-6 KJV; Stop lying about yourself and your political opponent. Stand up and tell the truth and not stories you've manufactured.

Help Us To Know The Love Of Christ

Ephesians 3:14-21 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; Help Us to Know Christ and his love that we might love one another as he loves us.

I Do Not Do What I Ought To Do

Psalm 119:1-12 KJV; Teach us your way, Lord.

The Rainbow Of Promise

Genesis 9:8-17 KJV; 10th Sun after Pentecost; Never again will God flood the earth.

Welcome The Children

Matthew 19:13-15 KJV; Welcome the children to worship the Lord with you!

His Mercy Endures Forever

Psalm 136:1-9 KJV; 10th Sun after Pentecost; Our God is great! His love and mercy endures forever!

Spiritually and Physically Fed

Mark 6:30-44 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; Feed his sheep; feed them with both spiritual and physical food.

Walk In The Light Of God

1 John 1:4-10 KJV; We are sinners. God help us to walk in His light.

Forever Shines The Light of Christ

Luke 11:33-36 KJV; Let the light of Christ shine in and through you so that others might see and believe.

Peace When There Is No Peace!

Ephesians 2:11-22 KJV; 9th Sun after Pentecost; Politicians call for peace; yet, they don't know how to live in peace themselves.

Help Us To Proclaim The Good News

Romans 1:14-17 KJV; Do not be afraid to proclaim the Good News to all people.

Fake Shepherds

Jeremiah 23:1-6 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; May the Lord change the hearts of false pastors who serve only for their own glory.

Shepherd's Psalm

Psalm 23 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord is our Shepherd.

Divisive Politicians

Proverbs 19:1-9 KJV; A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

Herod Was Conned

8th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 6:14-29 KJV; Herod was tricked by his wife (his brother's wife) and her daughter to kill John. But, all who believe in the Christ shall live for all eternity.

He Blesses Us With Spiritual Blessings

Ephesians 1:3-14 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord blesses us on this earth and in His eternal Kingdom!

There Is Only One Creator Of Heaven And Earth

Jeremiah 32:17 KJV; There is only one God. Do not listen or follow usurpers.

Go And Speak What I Tell You To Speak

8th Sunday after Pentecost; Amos 7:7-15 KJV; Amos was told to go and speak what the Lord told Him to speak. Jesus commanded His followers to go and tell the story of what the Lord has done for us. Do we?

Revive Us

Psalm 85:1-13 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; Revive Us And We Will Rejoice!

Glorify His Holy Name

Exodus 20:7 KJV; Do not take the name of the Lord in vain.

Go Out From Your Home To Proclaim The Gospel

7th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 6:1-13 KJV; Go out into the world to proclaim the Gospel. Even Jesus had little effect on the people in his hometown.

We Are Weak; He Is Our Strength...

2 Corinthians 12:1-10 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; We are weak. Yet, God is our strength.

Blessings Upon Faithful Nations

4th of July; Psalm 33:12 KJV; Blessed is the nation whose God is Lord.

Corrupt And Greedy Leaders

Proverbs 14:31-34 KJV; The Lord will expose the evildoers. But, the righteous will flourish.

He Speaks Through Others

7th Sunday after Pentecost; Ezekiel 2:1-5 KJV; He speaks through others to warn us to turn to Him.

God Has Mercy

Psalm 123 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; God has mercy upon His children.

To Preserve The Work Of His Hands

Psalm 138:6-8 KJV; The Lord desires to preserve the work of his hands; to save you.

He Healed Them

Mark 5:21-43 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; He healed the woman who had been sick for so long and raised the little girl from the dead.

Unwilling For Any To Perish

2 Peter 3:7-11 KJV; His time is not our time. Be prepared.

We Endure By Trusting In The Lord

Lamentations 3:22-33 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; As our faith grows we are more able to trust in the Lord and endure hard times.

Do Not Hold Grudges

Leviticus 19:18 KJV; The Lord's command is to love thy neighbor as thyself.

Secret Hiding Place

Jeremiah 23:24 KJV; We cannot hide from God. He is with us always.

The Lord's Favor

Psalm 30:1-8 KJV; 6^th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord forgives us.

Do Not Fear The Storms

5th Sunday after Pentecost; Mark 4:35-41 KJV; Storms will come. We have no need to fear them. We will pass through them to the other side.

You Will Endure Strife

5th Sunday after Pentecost' 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 KJV; Even as Jesus was disliked by many so shall all Christians find that they too are persecuted in various ways.

We Are Not God's Advisors

Job 38:1-11 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; Who are we to think we know better than God? Listen to Him!

Joyful and Thankful!

Psalm 100 KJV; joyful and thankful for the end of my cancer treatment and prayerfully there will be no need for more in the future.

Love The Lord

Deut 6:1-9 KJV; love the Lord your God!

The Lord Is Our Help

Psalm 124 KJV; 5^th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord will save us.

Bless The Lord!

Psalm 103 KJV; Bless the Lord for all He has done!

Depending on the Spirit of God

Mark 4:26-34 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; We can plant; but, it's God who whom we trust to give growth.

To Be With The Lord

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 KJV; 4th Sun after Pentecost; It is better to be with the Lord.

Ask For The Holy Spirit

Luke 11:13 KJV; Ask for the Holy Spirit and you shall receive.

He Lifts Up The Lowly

Ezekiel 17:22-24 KJV; 4th Sun after Pentecost; He brings down the lofty and lifts up the lowly.

Be Still

Psalm 46:10 KJV: Be still and know God..

Law And Gospel

Psalm 1 KJV; The word of God is comprised of both law and gospel.

Pretenders

Matthew 7:15-16, 21-23; Matthew 18:15-18 KJV;  Beware of wolves in sheep's clothing and what to do about them.

A Kingdom Divided

Mark 3:20-35 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; A kingdom divided cannot stand.

Time Is Elusive

Psalm 90:1-4 KJV; Who can fathom eternity? God's time is not our time.

Worldly Afflictions Are Temporary

3rd Sunday after Pentecost; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 KJV; Worldly afflictions are temporary. There is more to life than what we see in this world. We have eternal life.

You Cannot Hide From God

Genesis 3:8-15 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; We can't hide from God. He is with us always.

Give Joyfully!

1 Chronicles 29:6-14 KJV; Give joyfully of what God has given you that His name might be glorified.

Jesus Is Our Hope And Salvation!

Psalm 130 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord's mercy is great! Thanks be to God!

The Gift of The Sabbath For God's People

Mark 2:23-28 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; The Sabbath was made for you.

The Light Of Christ

2 Corinthians 4:5-12; Matthew 5:16; KJV; 2nd Sun after Pentecost; It is the light of Christ that shines in and through you.

In God We Do Trust

Psalm 56:1-4 KJV; No matter who would come against us; in God we trust for our deliverance.

Take A Break!

Deuteronomy 5:12-15 KJV; Remember the Sabbath Day!  Take a break!

Rejoice!

Psalm 81:1-10 KJV 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Rejoice! For the Lord is our strength!

Memorial Day 2024

2 Corinthians 1:2-4 KJV; Memorial Day; A day of remembrance and grief or a day of celebration?

Love And Respect

1 John 5:2; We are to love the Lord as well as one another according to the will of God.

God So Loves The World

John 3:1-17 KJV; Trinity Sunday; God loves you so much that He was willing to suffer and die for you.

Help Others

Rom 12:1; Luke 6:31; KJV; Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Be Like Minded

Romans 15:1-7 KJV; Consider the needs of others.

Holy is the Lord!

Isaiah 6:1-8 KJV; Trinity Sunday; The vision of King Uzziah

Of One Mind In Christ

1 Corinthians 1:10 KJV; We are to be of one mind; after all, we are One Body in Christ.

Glory Belongs To God

Psalm 29 KJV; Holy Trinity Sunday; Glory belongs to God, the creator of all things.

Pentecost Sunday 2024

Acts 2:38-42 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; 3000 were baptized and lived in unity with their brothers and sisters in Christ.

The Spirit Of Truth

John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; The Holy Spirit; the Spirit of Truth testifies of Jesus.

The Spirit of God

Acts 2:1-21 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; The Spirit of God on Pentecost.

Our Mighty God

Zephaniah 3:17; KJV; Our loving and almighty God saves.

Rise Up And Live

Ezekiel 37:1-14 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; Hear the Word of the Lord; rise up and live.

Rise Up And Live

Ezekiel 37:1-14 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; Hear the Word of the Lord; rise up and live.

We Are Wondrously Made

Psalm 139:13-16 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; We are wondrously made as is all of creation. 

The Lord Knows Us

Psalm 139:1-12 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; The Lord knows everything we say and think and do.

The Word Is Truth

John 17:11-19 KJV; 7th Sunday of Easter; The Word Is Truth; Listen to it; Read it; Study it.

Our Life Is In Christ

1 John 5:9-15 KJV; 7th Sunday of Easter; Our life is in Jesus the Christ! Live life in him!

Follow In The Way The Lord Has Shown Us

Psalm 1 KJV; Blessed is he who follows in the way of the Lord.

Ascension Day 2024

Luke 24:44-53; KJV; The disciples were filled with great joy.

Dominion Over All Things

Ephesians 1:15-23 KJV; Ascension Day; The Lord has dominion over all things.

Empowered By The Holy Spirit

Acts 1:1-111 KJV; The disciples were empowered by the Holy Spirit to go forth and share the Good News of Jesus as he had promised on the day he ascended.

Sing Praises To God Our King

Psalm 47 KJV; Ascension Day; Clap your hands and sing praises to God our King who rules over all the earth.

Caring For Others

John 15:9-17 KJV; 6th Sunday of Easter; Caring for others at the expense of even others.

These Three Are One

1 John 5:1-8; King James Version; 6th Sunday of Easter; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; these three are one. 

Does Not Matter Who You Are

Acts 10:34-48 KJV; 6th Sun of Easter; Doesn't matter who you are; all who hear the Word and believe are forgiven their sins and anointed by the Holy Spirit.

Lots Of Reasons To Pray

1 John 5:14-15 KJV; Give thanks; rejoice; and pray always with confidence that the Lord hears and answers.

We Have Reason To Rejoice

Psalm 98:1-9; 6th Sunday of Easter; Let us rejoice for we have many reasons to do so.

Bearing Fruit

John 15:1-8 KJV; We must be connected to the vine in order to bear good fruit.

Love Abides

1 John 4:12-21 KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; The Spirit of God; the Spirit of Love abides in all who believe.

Spiritual Warfare; An Act Of Love..

1 John 4:1-11 KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; Love overcomes evil. Let us pray for all people. Let us pray for the world.

What Is Keeping You From Being Baptized?

Acts 8:26-40 KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; What is keeping you from being baptized? I pray it is not your pastor.

The Lord Is Our Protector

Psalm 18:1-3 KJV; The Lord is our strength. He will protect us from our enemies.

I Can Still Walk! Praise The Lord!

Psalm 150 KJV 5th Sunday of Easter; Many reasons to praise the Lord; the ability to pray and praise the Lord are only a couple of them!

In Our Fathers Hand

John 10:28-30 KJV; Nothing can pluck us from the hand of God.

Wisdom To Follow The Good Shepherd

John 10:11-18 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; The Good Shepherd seeks you. Follow him and beware of wolves in sheep's clothing.

Our Hope Is Not Just In This World

1 Corinthians 15:17-22 KJV; Our hope lies completely on the risen Son.

Love Is More Than A Word

1 John 3:16-24 KJV; 4th Sun of Easter; Love is about being and doing. It is not just a word to say to appease others.

Made Whole By The Name Of Jesus

Acts 4:1-12 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; filled with the power of the Holy Spirit the disciples proclaim the name of Jesus for the salvation of humankind.

Love Thy Neighbor

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

Yay! The Lord Is My Shepherd!

Psalm 23 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; Yes! Jesus is our shepherd!!

Peace Be With You

Luke 24:36-49 KJV: 3rd Sunday of Easter; After all that he had been put through, Jesus blesses his followers with peace.

By Faith Not Works

Romans 3:20-28 KJV; We are saved by faith in the work of Jesus the Christ on the cross for us and not by the work of our own hands.

Take Up Your Cross

Luke 9:23-24 KJV; Whoever will lose their life shall save it.

His Great Love!

1 John 3:1-2 KJV; He loves us so much that He has forgiven the sins of all who believe in the gift of life and salvation through Jesus the Christ. The world does not understand this kind of love.

Why Are You Amazed?

Acts 3:11-21 KJV; 3rd Sun of Easter; The Lord can raise the dead. Why are you amazed at anything that He can do?

He Created Us And Upholds Us

Hebrews 1:1-8 KJV; All things were made through the Word who is Jesus the Christ. He created us and continues to lift us up.

Hear Us When We Pray

Psalm 4 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; Hear us when we pray. Let the light of your countenance shine upon us.

His Abiding Presence

Galatians 2:20-21 KJV; Not us; but, Christ who abides in all who believe.

Must You See To Believe

John 20:19-31 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; Thomas would not believe that Jesus was risen until he saw him face to face.

The Lord Knows Best

Isaiah 48:17-18; The Lord knows best; listen to Him! Do as He would have you do; go where He would have you go.

For The Sake Of Others

2 Cor 5:15; We no longer live for ourselves.

We Are Sinners; That Is True...

1 John 1:1-1:2 KJV; We are sinners; yet, by faith in Jesus Christ and his sacrifice for us our sins are washed away.

One Heart; One Soul...

Acts 4:32-35 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; With one heart; one soul, they shared all things with those in need.

By His Breath We Live

Psalm 148 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; He breathed. The Word was spoken and all things came into being.

The Tomb Is Empty! He Is Risen!

Mark 16:1-8; Easter Sunday; He Is Risen! He Is Risen, Indeed! 

An Anxious Sabbath

Matthew 27:57-66; KJV; Holy Saturday

Were You There? Where are you?

John 19:17-27; Good Friday; Were you there? Where are you now? It is Good Friday - please don't forget to observe it and remember what happened on that Good Friday so long ago. There is no Resurrection without death.

This Is My Body And Blood

Mark 14:12-26 KJV; Maundy Thursday. Jesus the unblemished lamb sacrificed for you.

The Abiding Presence

Maundy Thursday; 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 KJV; Receive the body and blood of our Savior Jesus the Christ

Is Giving Thanks A Sacrifice?

Psalm 116:12-19 KJV – Maundy Thursday; Are you observing all of Holy Week or do you just skip to Easter Sunday and the Resurrection? Would you rather avoid the death on the cross? Remember there is no resurrection without a death and give thanks for the life, death, and life of Jesus!

Palm Sunday 2024

John 23:12-13; Palm Sunday; The week of passion. I will try to keep up... Just a bit under the weather which seems is a bit typical for Lent for me.

The King Comes On A Donkey

Zechariah 9:9-12 KJV; Palm Sunday; Jesus' enters Jerusalem for the last time as in a few days times he will die there hung on the cross. 

A Holy Nation; A Peculiar People

1 Peter 2:1-10 KJV; A chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and yes a peculiar people who praises the one who has called us out of darkness into the light. 

The War Inside Us

Galatians 5:16-26; Matthew 6:24-26; There is a battle happening within us. What or whom shall we listen to?

Opened Are The Gates Of Righteousness

Psalm 118:19-29 KJV; Palm Sunday; Jesus has opened the gates to the Kingdom of God for all who believe. He is the gate. He is the stone which the builders rejected. He is our light and our salvation.

Servants Not Lords

5th Sunday of Lent; 2nd portion of the gospel from the lectionary for today:  Mark 10:35-45 KJV; We are called to serve others.

Afraid To Go To Jerusalem

Mark 10:32-34 KJV; 5th Sunday of Lent; They walked toward Jerusalem with Jesus with fear because of what Jesus was telling them.

In The Order Of Melchisedec

Hebrews 5:1-10; 5th Sunday of Lent; The last High Priest in the order of Melchisedec and Jesus is his name.

Gifts To Be Fruitful

2 Peter 1:1-8 KJV; All things given to us that we might live fruitfully and glorify God.  

The Spirit Intercedes For Us

Romans 8:26-28 KJV; When we know not how or what to pray the Spirit intercedes for us.

A New Covenant

Jeremiah 31:31-34; KJV; 5th Sun of Lent; The new covenant written upon our hearts.

Let Us Not Wander From Your Word

Psalm 119:9-16 KJV: Let us not wander from your law. Let us not wander from your love. Let us not wander from your Word who is Jesus the Christ.

Light Exposes Deeds Of Darkness

John 3:14-21; John 8:12; KJV - 4th Sunday of Lent; The Light of Christ exposes the deeds of darkness. Let us pray that the world step into his marvelous light.

The Shepherd's Shepherd

Psalm 23; The Shepherd boy had a Shepherd of his own and so do we.

Dead Congregations?

Ephesians 2:1-10 KJV 4th Sunday of Lent; How many congregations are dying or dead because they choose to live for themselves rather than in Christ. By God's grace we are saved by faith in Christ. Live life in Christ!

The Lord Knows Our Sins

Psalm 139:23-24 KJV; It would be more comfortable if God didn't know our every thought and action. But, he does and so do we. Without that knowledge we would not turn and follow in the way everlasting.

Speaking Against God

Numbers 21:4-9 KJV; 4th Sun of Lent; Repent for things can get even worse than they were. 

The Law As A Gift

Deuteronomy 6: 6-7 KJV; The law as a gift to help us live in peace with God and with one another.

His Mercy Endureth Forever

Psalm 107:1-9; King James Version; 4th Sun Lent; He holds you safe in His hands. His mercy endures forever.

Repent Of Your Own Sins

2nd section of the Gospel reading for 3rd Sunday of Lent; John 2:23-25 KJV; Repent of your own sins. The Lord knows everyone's thoughts and actions you don't have to tell him about your neighbors sins.

Selling Things From The Church

1st section of the Gospel reading for tomorrow the 3rd Sunday of Lent is from John 2:13:22; KJV

He Will Hold Us Up

Psalm 73:24-26 KJV; Jesus will lift us up when we begin to fall. He is our strength and our salvation.

The Wisdom of God

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 KJV 3rd Sunday of Lent; The wisdom of the world is foolishness to those who believe. Those who believe trust in the wisdom of God; that is Christ crucified for you.

Grace, Mercy, Peace Be With You

2 Timothy 1:1-8 KJV; God grant you faith through the hearing of the Word that grace, mercy, and peace may abide in you.

Love Is The Summation Of The Law

Exodus 20:1-17 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Lent; The ten commandments remind us to love God above all other gods and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

Bless The Words Of My Lips

Psalm 19 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Lent; The heavens declare His glory; may the words of our lips and the meditations of our hearts do likewise.

What Is The Loving Thing?

Matthew 22: 34-40 KJV; Love the Lord your God and your neighbor as yourself. What does this mean?

A Good And Unexpected End

Jeremiah 29:11-13 KJV; Exiled; yet, God had a good plan for the Israelites and He has a good plan for you.

In Order To Live We Must Die

Mark 8:27-38 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Lent; Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it. 

No One Is That Good!

Romans 5:1-11; KJV; 2nd Sun of Lent; We are not justified by our good works. No one is that good. We stand justified by the blood of Christ shed to make atonement for our sins.