Live In The Light!

John 8:12 KJV; Live in the light of Christ who is the light of the world.

Not Likeminded Christians

2nd Sunday in Advent; Romans 15:4-13; Wouldn't it be awesome if Christians were likeminded!

Jesus' Coming Prophesied

Isaiah 11:1-10 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Advent; Jesus' coming is a picture of peace.

Only One King!

2nd Sunday in Advent; Psalm 72:1-7 KJV; There is only one king. His name is Jesus!

Watch And Wait

Matthew 24:36-44 KJV; 1st Sunday in Advent; No one knows the hour or day that the Lord will take us to be with Him.

Wake Up

Romans 13:8-10 KJV; 1st Sunday of Advent; Wake up and learn to love one another.

We Wait With Hope

We Wait With Hope For The Lord

Blessings This Thanksgiving Day And Every Day

John 6:25-35 KJV; Thanksgiving Day

We Love Others Because He First Loved Us

Colossians 3:12-17 KJV; We show our love for God by loving and caring for others.

We Give Thanks For The Promised Land

 Deuteronomy 26:1-11 KJV; Thanksgiving Day; Our promised land is the Kingdom of God received by faith in Jesus the Christ.

Give Thanks For All Things

Psalm 100 KJV; Give thanks for all things. We are most blessed and are fortunate to not live in times past when misdemeanors were punishable by death.

Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise

Luke 23:27-43 KJV; Christ the King Sunday; Those who believe in Jesus the Christ will enter the Kingdom where he reigns.

Reconciled In Christ

Colossians 1:13-20 KJV; Christ The King Sunday; We are reconciled in Christ to live in His Kingdom even now.

The Rock Of Our Salvation

Psalm 95:1-2 (King James Version) O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms.

Those That Hear And Believe Will Be Saved

Christ The King Sunday; Malachi 3:13-18 KJV; We should both fear and love the Lord.

Sanctify Us With Your Truth Who Is Jesus

John 17:17; John 8:32; KJV; Sanctify us with your truth who is Jesus the Christ.

Sing Psalms Of Praise With Joy!

Christ The King Sunday; Psalm 95:1-7a KJV; Celebrate your King for he has give you life and salvation. That King is Jesus!

Watch And Pray

23 Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 21:29-36 KJV; Let us watch and pray that we might avoid temptations.

You Will Have Eternal Life

Luke 21:5-28 KJV; 23 Sunday after Pentecost; Do not fear persecution or even death for all who believe in Jesus have eternal life.

Be Not Weary In Well Doing!

2 Thessalonians 3:1-13 KJV; 23nd Sunday after Pentecost; We are inspired by faith in Christ to do good.

Help Us To Know Your Good Will

Colossians 1:9 KJV; By the power of the Holy Spirit help us to know your good will and follow in that way.

Jesus Is The Son That Shines

Malachi 4:1-6 KJV; 23rd Sunday after Pentecost; Even though we see the sun less and less during the winter season; the light of the Son who is Jesus the Christ always shines.

Rejoice In Your Salvation!

Psalm 98 KJV; 23rd Sunday after Pentecost; Sing a song; rejoice, in your salvation in Jesus Christ our Lord!

To Be With God

Luke 20:27-40 KJV; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Oh, to be with God! To sit at the feet of Jesus!

Give Thanks To God Always!

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17  KJV; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Give thanks to God for all that he has done for you.

Do Not Worship False Gods!

2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 KJV; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Do not worship false gods or listen to false prophets.

The Great I AM That I AM Has Called You!

Exodus 3:1-15 KJV; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; God spoke to Moses and called him to free His children Israel. He calls all who believe to share that Good News with all people that they too might be free.

The Word Will Endure Forever

Isaiah 40:6-8 KJV; They can try; but, the faithful will remain faithfully and continue to share the Word with others.

Praise The Lord, Indeed!

Psalm 148:1-12 KJV; 22nd Sunday after Pentecost; Pray, praise, and proclaim the Good News of Jesus the Christ in all that you say and think and do.

Blessed Are You

Matthew 5:1-12 KJV; All Saints Sunday; Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

God Has Blessed Us

1 John 3:1-3 KJV; All Saints Sunday; God has blessed us by forgiving our sins through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord.

Your Adversary The Devil Seeks Whom He May Devour

1 Peter 5:8-9 KJV; Be prudent in what you say and do as the devil and his minions are waiting for you to fall away.

Help My Unbelief

Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV; Faith is a gift from God and not of our own doing.

We Are Sanctified By The Blood Of Jesus

All Saints Sunday; Revelation 7:2-8; Revelation 22:18-19; KJV; all who believe that Jesus died for their sins are sanctified by his blood.

Death Has Been Conquered

1 Peter 1:24-25; 1 Corinthians 15:50-55; John 14:1-3; John 14:17; As the flowers fade so do we; but, in Christ we will be revived and live for all eternity in the presence of God.

The Two Edge Sword

Psalm 149 KJV; All Saints Sunday; the Word of God is like a two-edge sword. It brings about destruction and healing.

Free From Sin Death And The Power Of The Devil

John 8:31-26 KJV; Reformation Sunday; By his sacrifice all who believe in him, Jesus has freed us from sin, death, and the power of the devil.

Step Off That Dark Path That You Are On

Ephesians 5:8-20 KJV; Step off of that dark path into the marvelous light who is Jesus the Christ who loves you and gave himself for you.

Saved By Faith In Christ Jesus

Romans 3:19-28 KJV; Reformation Sunday; We are sinners and cannot keep the law perfectly. We are saved by faith alone.

Love Is The Fulfillment Of The Law

Galatians 6:1-2; John 13:34-35; KJV. Love God above all others and love your neighbors as yourselves. Bear one another's burdens.

Fear And Love God

Revelation 14:6-7 Reformation Sunday; We should fear and love God.

I Rejoice When I Do His Will

Psalm 40:8 KJV; God help us to do His will that He might be glorified.

Our Refuge And Strength

Psalm 46 1-11 KJV; Reformation Sunday; God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble.

Don't Fret About The Evildoers

Psalm 37:1-7 KJV; Don't worry so much about the damage evildoers are doing. It is but a distraction to keep you from turning to the Lord in prayer and trusting that He has a good plan. He will work things out. But, don't isolate so much that you don't know what's going on in the world. It helps to know what to pray for.

We Have A Just Judge

19th Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 18:1-8 KJV; Human judges are sometimes unjust and do not deal fairly with victims; but, we have a God who judges with justice and will save his children.

Preach The Word

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 KJV; 19th Sunday after Pentecost; Preach the Word! Don't let people with itching ears cause you to stray from the truth when you share the Good News. When you share the Good News do not deviate from scripture.

Glorify God!

Psalm 19:14 KJV; Let all that we say and think and do glorify God.

Wrestling With God

Genesis 32:22-30 KJV; 19th Sunday after Pentecost; There are times when we feel like God has not answered our prayers and find our selves wrestling with him.

Live More Fully As Christ Lives

Romans 12:1-5 KJV; We are all one in the Body of Christ. May we live to serve God and one another even as does Christ.

What To Do After Retirement?

Psalm 121:1-8 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; What To Do After Retirement?

Your Old Friends Will Leave You

1 Peter 4:2-5; 4:4, 4:19; Those who give up their excesses will lose friends. But, they will gain new ones.

We Give Thanks For Healing And Wholeness

Luke 17:11-19 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; Only 1 out of 10 lepers turned to Jesus to give thanks for his healing and wholeness. Do we?

Hear His Counsel And Follow It

Proverbs 19:20-21 KJV; Wisdom is hearing the counsel of the Lord and follow it.

We Will Live With Him

2 Timothy 2:1-13 KJV; 18th Sunday after Pentecost; "If we be dead in him, we shall also live with him."

Ruth Was Faithful

Ruth 1:1-18 KJV; Ruth faithfully followed her mother-in-law and God.

Turn To And Meditate On The Word

Psalm 63:1-7 KJV; Turn to and meditate on the Word who is Jesus the Christ our only comfort and hope.

The Lord Takes Care Of His People

18th Sunday after Pentecost; Psalm 111 KJV; The Lord provides for His children.

We Are Servants Of The Lord

Luke 17:1-10 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost. We serve the Lord and not ourselves.

By The Power of The Holy Spirit

2 Timothy 1:1-14 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; By the power of the Holy Spirit we share the Good News of the Kingdom of God through Jesus Christ for us.

By Faith We Live In The Midst Of Troubles

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; Troubles come; but, we have faith in the promises of God.

Blessed Are The Persecuted

Matt 5:11-12; John 15:20; KJV; Blessed are the persecuted for Christ's sake for they shall see the Kingdom of God.

Trust The Lord Above All Others

Psalm 62 KJV; 17th Sunday after Pentecost; I trust the Lord above all others. 

Step Into The Light Of Christ

John 3:16-21 KJV; Some love their sins so much they will continue in the darkness instead of stepping into the light of Christ.

The First Shall Be Last

Luke 16:19-31 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost; priorities matter - seek the Lord or seek the things of this world. 

Church Leadership Must Put Christ First

1 Timothy 3:1-13 KJV; 16th Sunday after Pentecost; Be careful who you call to leadership positions in the church. Make sure to the best of your ability that God has called them first.

They Have No Love Or Fear Of The Lord

Hebrews 10:30-31 KJV; those who would harm those they disagree with have no love or fear of the Lord who will judge all people. Those who have faith in the Lord will be found innocent.

He Was Willing To Die For Our Sake

1 John 2:1-2 KJV; Jesus Christ the righteous was willing to take our sins up himself and be executed for our sakes.

Praying For All

Amos 6:1-7 KJV; Pentecost 16; Do not despise others; pray for them; pray for peace and thank God for blessing us.

Tribulation Worketh Patience

Romans 5:1-5 KJV; Tribulation; patience, experience, and hope. Don't fret about the trials. Through faith in God they will bring you closer to Him.

Praise The Lord

#Psalm 146 KJV; Praise the Lord for He has done marvelous things. Think on these things.

A Time To Weep; A Time To Trust God

Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 KJV; There is a time to weep. The time to trust God is always for He loves you and has a good plan no matter what it feels like to you now.

We Cannot Serve Two Masters

Luke 16:1-15 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; We cannot serve two masters. Worship the Lord and Him only.

No More Fake Stories

1 Timothy 2:1-6 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost; "Thou shalt not bear false witness."

With LIke-mindedness

Philippians 2:1-4 KJV; Let us put aside any desires to be the center of attention and place our attention on the needs of others.

Give Freely To Those In Need

Amos 8:4-7 KJV; 15th Sunday after Pentecost. Give without cost to the hungry thirsty. Share both physical and spiritual nourishment.

Speak The Truth In Christ WIth Mercy and Grace

James 3:12-18 KJV; If only all Christians would heed the call to speak the truth in Christ with mercy and grace as Charlie Kirk did. 

All Praise And Glory Belong To God!

15th Sunday after Pentecost; Psalm 113 KJV; From the rising of the sun to it's setting all praise and glory belon to the Lord.

Proclaim The Truth As Fearlessly And Gracefully As Charlie Did

14th Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 15:1-10 KJV; Charlie Kirk's death is a tragedy that has inspired others to be bold and speak the truth in Christ. Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Religion will not be stopped.

The Lord Will Seek Out His Sheep

Ezekiel 34:11-24 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord, the Good Shepherd knows you and will seek you out. He will save you even as He will judge those who persecute you.

Yes! He Can Forgive Us!

1 Timothy 1:12-17 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; By faith in Christ Jesus we are forgiven.

Speak The Truth In Christ

1 Timothy 1:5-11 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost; Charlie Kirk was not divisive. He spoke the truth out of love. He spoke the truth in Christ.

The Lord Carries Us Through

Isaiah 46:4 KJV; God is with us throughout our lives. He carries us through the many years and delivers us.

Adhere To Sound Doctrine

Titus 2:1-8 KJV; speak things of sound doctrine; do things that glorify God and edify the Body of Christ.

Hear The Word And Believe

Psalm 119:169-176 KJV; 14th Sunday after Pentecost. Thanks be to God for His Word. Hear His Word and believe in your salvation through Jesus the Christ.

Count The Cost

Luke 14:25-35; Luke 9:57-62; KJV; Matt 19:27, 29-30; Matt 12:46-50; KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; The cost of following Jesus can be heavy. Your cross will be heaven; but, Jesus is with you.

The Way Of The Cross

Luke 14:25-35 KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; Taking up our cross and following Jesus is not a walk in the park. But, he will be with us.

Go And Tell; The Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20 KJV; Jesus commands us to share the Good News. 

Freed From Bondage

Philemon 1:1-21 KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; Paul, a prisoner, beseeches Philemon to free Onesimus from servitude and receive him as a brother in Christ.

Love The Lord Your God

Deuteronomy 30:15-20 KLJV; The Lord has set before us life and good, and death and evil. Follow the good; follow Jesus.

Help Us To Care For The Whole Creation

Psalm 119:64 KJV; In your mercy you have made such a magnificent creation.

Meditate On His Word

Psalm 1 KJV; 13th Sunday after Pentecost; The one who meditates on the Word of God will be fruitful.

Come Let Us Worship

Psalm 95:6-9 KJV; Come let us worship together as brothers and sisters in Christ.

The Spirit Of The Law Is Love

12th Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 14:1-14 KJV; be aware of the difference between what scripture says and what men who interpret the law says. Beware of legalists who fail to love.

Let Brotherly Love Continue

Hebrews 13:1-17 KJV; 12 Sunday after Pentecost; As Christ loved and continues to love and help you; we ought to love and help others.

Do Not Confess The Sins Of Others

Proverbs 25:2-10 KJV; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; Do not publicly confess the sins of others. In other words... no gossiping. Speak to them quietly and directly.

Where Is Customer Service!?

Isaiah 26:3 KJV; When customer service is very poor keep my heart and mind in your peace, Lord.

Use The Gifts OF God For His Glory

Romans 12:2-9 KJV; God gives to each of us gifts to grow His Kingdom and for His Glory.

Like A Child

Psalm 131 KJV; #12th Sunday after Pentecost; Like a child some things are too much for me.

The KIngdom Which Cannot Be Shaken

Hebrews 12:25-29  KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; thank and serve the Lord for the everlasting that we have inherited through faith in the blood of Christ shed for our sins.

Our Father In Heaven Does Chastise Us

Hebrews 12:4-19;22-24 KJV; Epistle for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost. God does chastise us even as any good father on earth does.

Safe In His Hands

Psalm 41:1-8 KJV; When in need seek the Lord's presence and find rest in Him.

To Glorify God

Isaiah 66:18-23; Matthew28:19-20; KJV; Go and share the Good News that God might be glorified by all.

The Covenant Sealed With The Blood Of Christ

Psalm 50:1-15 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; The new covenant was sealed with the sacrifice of Jesus' own blood.

Death Has No Power

Philippians 1:21 KJV; There is no need to fear for the believer. In Christ we have eternal life in the presence of Almighty God.

Don't Be Tooting Your Own Horn

2 Corinthians 12:17 KJV; Do not commend yourself. Only those the Lord commends is approved.

There Will Be Division

Luke 12:49-53 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; There will be divisions. There will be killing. No matter how much we desire peace in the world; the only true peace will be found in a relationship with Christ Jesus.

Run A Good Race

Hebrews 12:1-3 KJV; One foot in front of the other as you run a good race.

Help Us To Believe

Hebrews 11:17-31 KJV, the 10th Sunday after Pentecost; The children of God from times of old believed and trusted the Lord that they were willing to sacrifice what they loved; even themselves. Are we willing?

Faith; A Gift From God

Ephesians 2:8-10 KJV; Faith comes as a gift from God and is not something we conjure up on our own.

False Pastors and Prophets

Jeremiah 23:16-29 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; Do not listen to those who distort the Word of God; walk away. Hear and share only the truth of God's Word.

The Darkness Will Not Overcome God's Love

Psalm 119:81-88 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; The heaviness and darkness will not bring us down. We will have peace because of God's lovingkindness to us through Jesus the Christ.

Be Prepared, Wait, And Watch

Luke 12:35-40 KJV; Be prepared, wait and watch for the Lord comes like a thief in the night.

Seek First The Kingdom Of God Rather Over Things Of This World

Luke 12:22-34; 2 Thess 3:10-12; KJV; Worrying and wanting things of this world should never come before seeking the Kingdom of God.

All God's Children Praise The Lord

#Psalm 149 KJV; Despite our sinful natures God loves his children.

The Sky Is Falling!

Hebrews 11:1-16 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost. The sky is falling. We are in a constitutional crisis. These are fear inciting statements and not statements of faith. Fear comes to those without faith.

The Lord Is Our Great Reward

Genesis 15:1-6 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; With faith we look to the day when we will see our Lord God face to face.

Don't Be A Jezebel

1 Kings 19:1-2 KJV; Don't support false gods; but, glorify God even if it means that not everyone will like you. Be kind; be loving as Jesus is loving.

Blessed Is The Nation Whose God Is Lord

Psalm 33:12-22 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; Corrupt governments will never save us; but, the Lord will bless the nation whose God is Lord.

The Last Shall Be First

1 Samuel 16:1-7; Matthew 19:30; KJV; The Lord does not look upon humankind as humankind does. He sees the heart while we see the outward appearances.

To Find Enjoyment In Our Toil

Luke 12:13-21; Ecclesiastes 1:18-19; KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; In order to eat we work. God grant that we should find enjoyment in our work. 

Glorify God With The Things We Say and Do

Colossians 3:1-11 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; Mind what you say; be kind to one another.

He Who Labors Day And Night Finds Despair

Ecclesiastes 2:18-26 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; It is better to enjoy what God has given you today than to labor all day and many nights for riches that you will lose when you die.

Vanity Of Vanities

Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; Vanity is worthless and destructive; however; the wisdom of God brings serenity.

The Law Is Our Delight

Psalm 119:89-96 KJV; God's love for us and our love for him instills in us a desire to keep his ordinances.

Joyful

Psalm 100 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; Praise the Lord with joyful sounds...

Patience and Perseverance

Hebrews 12:1-2 KJV; Let us with patience and perseverance run the race that has been set before us with faith in the blood of Christ shed for us.

Our Father Who Art In Heaven

Luke 11:1-13 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord's Prayer; Our Father in heaven provides for His children.

Members Of His Body

Colossians 2:6-19 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; Through Christ our sins have been put to death and we have been raised into the Body of Christ.

For The Sake Of 10

Genesis 18:20-33 KJV; 7th Sunday After Pentecost; the Lord destroys Sodom and Gomorrah and has mercy upon Lot and his daughters.

God Knows In Advance

Genesis 18:17-29 KJV; God knows in advance who will be faithful or not.

Christ's Abiding Presence

Galatians 2:20 KJV; It is not we who do any good things; but, Christ who abides in us.

God Is With You In Life's Storms

Psalm 138:1-8 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; Sing His praise for God is with us through life's storms.

Hear The Word First

Luke 10:38-42 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; Hear the Word so that you know what the Lord's will is for us.

Enemies Of God

Colossians 1:21-29 KJV; Anyone who is not for Jesus is against him.

Flagler Beach Prayer Walk

Matthew 6:10-13 KJV; The Lord's Prayer and very brief commentary. I usually pray while I walk; but, trying to keep the camera steady while I'm walking (especially down stairs!) is going to be a work in progress. This mornings walk was on Flagler Beach, Florida.

The Power Of God

Romans 1:16-17 KJV; The Good News of Christ is the power of God unto salvation.

Paul Was Willing To Die

Romans 1:15-17 KJV; Paul was willing to go to Rome and die if it afforded him the opportunity to preach the Good News of The Kingdom of God through Christ.

Nothing Is Too Hard For The Lord

6th Sunday after Pentecost; Genesis 18:1-14 KJV; Trust the Lord for nothing is impossible for the creator of the heavens and earth.

The Lord Will Not Abandon Us

Psalm 27:1-14 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord will not abandon us in our times of need. Trust Him!

Word Of Wonder

Philippians 2:9-11 KJV; Jesus is the Word. He is thee Word of Wonder.

Not By Bread Alone

Matthew 4:1-4 KJV; We live by the Word of God, who is Jesus the Christ.

To Do His Will

Colossians 1:1-14 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; We thank God for giving us His Word and the Holy Spirit that we might know and do His will.

What Is Good And What Is Not

Col 2:6-9; John 14:6; KJV; How are we to tell if what the world tells us is good is truly good and what is not good. Listen to the Word!! 

Be Kind

Leviticus 19:9-18 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost: Be kind! Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

A Peculiar People Called

Leviticus 18:1-5 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; We are a peculiar people called to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and not in the ways of the world.

Pray For Those Who Slander You

5th Sunday after Pentecost; Psalm 41:1-13 KJV; Pray for those who lie and slander others so unjustly that they might come to know the Lord and repent.

Shake The Dust Off Your Feet

4th Sunday of Pentecost; Luke 10:1-20 KJV; Jesus sent seventy out to share the Good News of the Kingdom of God through Him and to heal the sick. If they will listen; then good! If not; shake the dust off of your feet and leave.

Blesses Is The Nation

July 4th; Independence Day; Independence is a blessing from God.

What We Sow We Shall Reap

Galatians 6 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost. What you sow you shall reap. Be careful what you sow.

The Lord Knows When We Lie

Jeremiah 17:9-10 KJV; The Lord knows our hearts and minds. May God help us by the power of the Holy Spirit to speak the truth.

Be Not Conformed To The World

Romans 12:2-3 KJV; Do not think so highly of yourself that you consider yourself above others.

Sing of God's Glory

Psalm 66:1-7; Make a joyful sound unto the Lord. Praise His glorious name! Forgive the poor quality of video. I hope to be back on my other one with better lighting tomorrow.

Preserves The Work Of His Hands

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

Drink The Word Of God

1 Peter 2:2-3 KJV; As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that you might grow in Christ.

Following Jesus

Luke 9:51–62 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; Following Jesus isn't easy. When you are called; answer!

What Are You Doing?

1 Kings 19:9-21 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; What are you here? Quit trying to hide from the Lord and listen to Him.

Our Adoption Was Costly

Galatians 4:4-7 KJV; Our adoption cost Jesus his life.

Growing Up Together

Ephesians 4:1-16 KJV; We all receive various gifts from God so that we might all grow in the unity of faith and the knowledge of the Son of God.

Chasing After False Gods Will Bring Sorrows

Psalm 16 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; False gods will not save you. There is only the One God who can.

The Lord Is Your Keeper

Psalm 121 KJV; Do not fear for the Lord is your Keeper.

Free At Last

Luke 8:26-39 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Freed from the legions of demons; the persecuted man shared the Good News of what God has done with the people around him.

We Will Die Yet We Shall Live

Mark 8:31-38 KJV; If we are to follow Jesus we will suffer. We are to deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow him. There is nothing to fear for in Him we have eternal life.

My Hope To See The Lord Face To Face

Psalm 71:14-18 KJV, We do not know how many days we have left; but, we thank God that we will one day see Him face to face.

Heirs Of God Most High

2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Galatians 3:23-4:7 KJV; Children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

Be Not Holier Than Thou

Isaiah 65: 1-9 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord was not impressed with those who think they're holier than thou. He would call a people who were not His people.

We Will Not Fear

Psalm 3 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost. We will not fear. We will stand. We will lift up our heads in the face of the enemy.

Bless The Fathers In This World

Proverbs 23:4-5 KJV; May God bless the fathers in the world.

I AM

Trinity Sunday; John 8:48-59 KJV; Jesus was before Abraham. How is that?

Care For The Children

Luke 11:9-13 KJV; Ask for the Holy Spirit that you might by the power of God care for and love the children as God cares for you.

By The Power Of The Holy Ghost We Share The Good News

Acts 2:14a; 22-36 KJV; Trinity Sunday; Without the Holy Spirit; without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. But, with the Spirit we preach the Gospel boldly.

Let The Heathen Rage

Psalm 46 KJV; The Lord is our refuge and strength. Be still for we do not have to fear for He is with us and for us.

Wisdom Calls Out

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31 KJV; Trinity Sunday; Wisdom calls out to you. Listen!

Dominion Does Not Mean Subjugate

Psalm 8:1-9 KJV; Trinity Sunday; God did not intend for us to control his creation; to subjugate any of it; but, to care for it.

We Will Dance On The Mountain

Habakkuk 3:17-19a KJV; We will not just walk upon high places; we will dance joyfully on the mountain top.

Pentecost 2025

John 14:23-31 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; Be not afraid for the Comforter has been sent to us.

The Indwelling Christ

Ephesians 3:11-21; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Galatians 2:20; Without the indwelling Spirit of Christ we can do nothing to glorify God.

The Holy Spirit Comes

Pentecost Sunday; Acts 2:1-21 KJV; The Holy Spirit comes as Jesus promised.

A Gentle Tongue And Gentle Spirit

Proverbs 15:1 KJV; Gentle tongues and spirits will decrease the drama in  our lives.

Let Us Build A Name For Ourselves

Genesis 11:1-9 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; God was not impressed with the people trying to build a name for themselves when they built the tower of Babel.

Valleys And Mountains Shall Not Deter Us

Psalm 143; Isaiah 40:3-4; Valley and mountains shall not deter us for the Lord is with us and is for us.

We Are One

7th Sunday of Easter; John 17:20-26 KJV; As the Father and Son are one; Jesus prays that we may also be one. (photo taken in Laskela, Russia years ago on a mission trip - with Rev. Antti Lepisto)

The Lord Called Matthew

7th Sunday of Easter; Acts 1:12-26 KJV; The lots fell to Matthew to replace Judas who had betrayed Jesus.

Live In Unity

Psalm 133; 1 Peter 2:16-17; 7th Sunday of Easter; His will is that we live in unity with all of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

The Ascension Of Our Lord

Luke 24:44-53 KJV; The Ascension of the Lord. No matter where you are take at least a moment to thankfully and joyfully worship the Lord today and every day!

Clap Your Hands And Sing Praises To The Lord

Ascension of the Lord; Psalm 47 KJV; Clap your hands and sing praises to the Lord for he has done marvelous things.

Memorial Day 2025

John 15:12-13 KJV; Greater love hath no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.

Wear The Armor Of God

1 Peter 5:6-11; Ephesians 6:10-18; Wear the Armor of God that you might stand against the evil one.

Keep Us From Straying

6th Sunday of Easter; John 16:23-33 KJV; Keeping us from deserting Jesus as the disciples did in Jesus' last hours.

The Temple Of God

Revelation 21:9-27 KJV; 6th Sunday of Easter; God himself is the temple. We abide in Him and He in us.

The Law Is Fulfilled With Love

Galatians 5:13-14; Galatians 5:22-26; KJV; The law is fulfilled with love. Love one another.

No Divisions

1 Corinthians 1:10 KJV; More gentleness that there might be less division.

Welcome

6th Sunday of Easter; Acts 16:99-15; Be like Lydia and welcome others in!

Love And Fear God

6th Sunday of Easter; Psalm 67 KJV; God is a God of love; but, he is also a God of justice.

How Bad Does It Have To Get?

Isaiah 17:7-8; Isaiah 17:3-14; KJV - How bad does your life have to get before you turn to the Lord?

Wisdom And Knowledge

Romans 11:33 KJV; Let us pray for knowledge and wisdom that we might follow in the way more faithfully.

Where Is The Joy?

Zephaniah 3:17 KJV; Where is the joy? 

Rejoice For We Will See Jesus Face To Face

5th Sunday of Easter: John 16:12-22 KJV; All sorrows will be replaced with joy when we meet Jesus face to face when he comes to take us home.

Drink The Water Of Life

5th Sunday of Easter; Revelation 21:1-7 KJV; Drink from the fountain of the water of life if you are thirsty. If you are hungry partake of the bread of life who is Jesus the Christ.

For Jew And Gentile

5th Sunday of Easter; Acts 11:1-18 KJV; We are not to discern who is worthy of salvation and who is not. Share the Good News with all people.

Praise Ye The Lord!

Psalm 148 KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; With all of creation; praise the Lord!

Listen To His Voice

John 10:22-30 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; The sheep hear the voice of the Good Shepherd and listen to him.

Confronting Sin

Matthew 18:15-20 KJV; The good order for confronting sin is found in the Gospel according to St. Matthew. It is called the Office of the Keys.

Amazing Vision On Patmos

Revelation 7:9-17 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; So many before the throne of God worshipping and praising Him.

Speak The Truth

Colossians 4:2-6 KJV; Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt; but, let it be the truth that comes out of your mouth.

Rejoice, Pray, And Rejoice Some More

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 KJV; Rejoice and pray and rejoice some more for your Father in heaven has heard and answers.

There will be wolves

Acts 20:17-35 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; There will be wolves spreading a false gospel.

The Lord Is Our Shepherd

Psalm 23 KJV; #4th Sunday of Easter; The Lord is our shepherd. He is with us always.

Feed My Sheep

John 21:1-19 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; Follow me. Feed my sheep.

What A Vision; The Lamb Who Was Slain Is Risen!

Revelation 5:1-14 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; What a vision! The lamb who was slain has risen. Give him glory and honor.

God Knows If We Have Faith

Isaiah 29:13-15; James 2:17-19; KJV; God knows if we have faith that compels our good works or if we have good works; but, no faith.

Are You Picky About Who You Pray For?

Acts 9:1-22 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; Ananias wasn't thrilled about God sending him to pray for that Christian killer, Saul. But, he went anyway.

Speak The Truth In Love

Ephesians 4:1-8,11-16 KJV, Speak the truth in love. Remember the 8th Commandment!

Hope Like Job's

Job 19:22-27 KJV; pray for hope like Job's in seeing the Lord face to face one day.

Weep At Night Rejoice In The Morning

Psalm 30; 3rd Sunday of Easter; The Lord turns our mourning into dancing.

To Seek And Save The Lost

Luke 19:2-20 KJV; He came to seek and save the lost.

Choose The Wise Way

Prov 13:20-21 KJV; The wise person will do what is right.

Peace Be With You

John 20:19-31 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; Do not fear. Let the peace of God which surpasses all understanding fill you

May Your Faith And Hope Be In God

1 Peter 1:13-21 KJV; Trust in the Lord and have faith that you are redeemed by the blood of Christ.

Death Has No Power Over Us

Revelation 1:4-18 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter: Neither hell nor death has any power over those who believe that their sins have been washed away by the blood of Jesus.

What Are You Afraid Of

Acts 5:12-20 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; Does the fear of imprisonment or even death keep you from proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

Praise The Lord For All Of Creation

Psalm 148 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; Live life praising the Lord for all of creation.

He Is Risen! Jesus Lives!

Easter Sunday; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:29; KJV; He lives and because he lives so shall all who believe in him even if they haven't seen him face to face.

Preaching To The Dead

Vigil of Easter; 1 Peter 3:18-20 KJV; The tomb could not hold him. He continued to preach first to the those in the place of the dead and now as we have also been quickened by the Spirit he proclaims the Good News through those who love him.

Tried And Crucified

Good Friday:  John 18:1-19:42 KJV; Jesus was tried and crucified. There can be no resurrection without first a death. There can be no Easter without Good Friday.

His Body And Blood Given For You Maundy Thursday 2025

Maundy Thursday; Luke 22:7-20 KJV; His body and blood given for you; given that you too might become the children of God.

Provoke Love And Good Works

Maundy Thursday; Hebrews 10:15-25 KJV; Romans 7:14-25 NIV; follow in the footsteps of the one who died for you provoking love and all good works.

He Sacrficed His Body And Blood For Us

Maundy Thursday; Jeremiah 31:31-34 KJV; Out of His great love for us the Lord God made a new covenant with us. A covenant of pure love, sealed with the body and blood of His only begotten Son.

The Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving

Psalm 116:12-19 KJV; Maundy Thursday; Praise the Lord offering up the sacrifice of Thanksgiving for all that He has done.

Praise Him On Sunday Execute Him On Friday

Palm/Passion Sunday John 12:12-19 KJV; As we sing praises to the Lord today; we will still be the reason for His death on Friday.

Holy Week Should Not Be Ignored

Luke 22:1-23:56 KJV; Palm/Passion Sunday; Holy Week and most emphatically Good Friday should not be ignored. Without this Good Friday, without Jesus' death there would be no Easter Sunday. There would be no resurrection. There would be no salvation.

Get To Know Jesus

Philippians 2:5-11 KJV; Palm/Passion Sunday; Every knee will bow; either sooner or later. I pray that all knees will bow before it's too late.

Peace and Reconciliation With God

Romans 5:1-10 KJV; Peace and reconciliation with God came through the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ.

God Can Take Life And Give Life

Palm/Passion Sunday; Deuteronomy 32:36-39 KJV; God is in charge. He who gives life can also take it.

Blessed Is He

Psalm 118:19-29 KJV – Palm/Passion Sunday; Blessed Is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Palm Passion Sunday 2025

Galatians 2:16-20; Matt 15:4-5 KJV; As we enter Holy Week this coming Sunday let us remember that we have been crucified with Christ: nevertheless we live; yet not us, but Christ liveth in us. 

I Will Go Where You Send Me

Philippians 3:8-14 KJV; 5th Sunday in Lent; Here I am Lord. I will go wherever you send me.

Nothing Is Greater Than Knowing Jesus

5th Sunday in Lent; Philippians 3:4-7 KJV; Nothing in this world is better than knowing Jesus.

The Lord Provides For Even The Owl

Isaiah 43:16-21 KJV; 5th Sunday in Lent; The Lord provides for his creation.

He Chose To Die For Us

Matthew 20: 17-19; Matthew 16:24; Romans 12:1-3 KJV; He went to Jerusalem to die for our sakes.

Joyfully Sing Praises To The Lord

Psalm 126 KJV; 5th Sunday of Lent; Sing joyful praises to the Lord.

Isaiah Prophesied Jesus' Suffering

Isaiah 53:3-7 KJV; Isaiah prophesied Jesus suffering and dying for our sins.

God Will Take Care Of Those Who Persecute Others

Isaiah 54:14-17 KJV: God will take care of those who persecute others unjustly.

Reconciled Or Divided

2 Corinthians 5:18-21 KJV; Are we really reconciled or being divided by the many who call for reconciliation? We ought to be reconciled in Christ.

The Grass Is Not Greener

Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 KJV; 4th Sunday of Lent; The grass is not greener. Apart from our Father everything dies. But, with him, through Jesus the Christ, we live.

Turn To Jesus

Psalm 62:7-8 KJV; Turn to the Lord for he is the only one who can save us. He is our rock and salvation.

Reconciled To God And One Another

4th Sunday of Lent; 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 KJV; We have been reconciled to God and one another by God's grace through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Sing Out For Joy!

4th Sunday of Lent; Isaiah 12 KJV; Sing out with joy for the Lord is gracious and merciful.

The Lord Is Our Place Of Refuge

Psalm 32 KJV; 4th Sunday of Lent; The Lord is our place of refuge; our secret hiding place.

Spiritual Warfare Is Paramount

Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV; Our fight is not against flesh and blood; but, unseen forces in the spiritual world.

Repent And Bear Good Fruit

3rd Sunday in Lent; Luke 13:1-9 KJV; We are all sinners and each and every one of us are in need of repentance. Turn to the Lord and bear good fruit.