By Grace Through Faith In Jesus!

 

Ephesians 2:1-10 KJV; We are not saved by good works; but, by God's grace through faith in Jesus we are saved.

A Holy Temple!

 

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 KJV; Our bodies are holy temples.

I Will Gather Others!

 

Isaiah 56:1, 6=8 KJV; 12 Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord will gather all people who love Him to Himself.

God Has Blessed Us!

Psalm 67 KJV; 12th Sunday after Pentecost; God blesses us. May He by the power of the Holy Spirit open our hearts to receive those blessings and thank and praise Him.

 

Do Not Fear!

Luke 12:6-7 KJV; Do not fear for God is with you. Trust in Him!

 

Peter Walks On Water!

Matthew 14:22-33 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Jesus lifts Peter up as he begins to sink in the deep when he becomes afraid.

 

A Loving And Merciful Judge

 

Isaiah 33:22 KJV All who believe in Jesus sacrifice for us have been acquitted as he was crucified for our sins.

Faith Comes By Hearing

Romans 10:5-17 KJV; 11^th Sunday after Pentecost; Faith comes from hearing the Word of God.

 

Only God Knows All Things!

 

Job 38:4-18 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; There is only one God and it is He alone that knows all things.

We Need Someone To Lean On!

 

Psalm 18:1-16 KJV; 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Lean on the Lord God; trust in Him above all others.

His Mercy Endures Forever

The Lord will take care of you. His mercy endures forever.

 

For All That God Created

 

Psalm 136:1-9 KJV; 10th Sunday after Pentecost; Give thanks and praise to the Lord for all that He has created.

Our Hope Comes By Faith

 

Hebrews 11:1-6 KJV; Faith is the substance of things hoped for.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Joy And Peace

 

Matthew 13:44-52 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost

God Has A Great Plan!

Romans 8:28-39 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost: Nothing shall separate us from the love of God. He has a great plan for all who love Him.

 

Where Are The Children?

 

Matthew 19:13-14 KJV; Where are all the children?  Do not neglect to let the children come to Jesus.

The Lord Is Faithful!

Deuteronomy 7:69 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord is faithful even when we are not.

 

The Lord Abides Forever!

 

Psalm 125:1-5 KJV; 9th Sunday after Pentecost; Like Mount Zion the Lord cannot be moved. He abides forever.

Does Light Or Darkness Abide In You?

 

1 John 1:5-10 KJV; Does light or darkness abide in you? Are you the wheat or weeds?

The Lord God Will Help You!

Isaiah 41:10 KJV; Do not be dismayed. The Lord will help you.

 

The Good Seed Grows The Kingdom!

 

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; The good seed, that is the children of God, proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom.

Groaning With Creation

 

Romans 8:18-27 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; groaning with creation for the redemption of the body.

He Is RIsen!

 

Colossians 2:8-13 KJV; As Christ has risen we to are risen with him. 

There Is No Other God!

 

Isaiah 44:6-8 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; Do not fear for God has a good plan for all who believe in Him.

Abide In His Love

 

John 15:9-10; Romans 13:9-10 KJV, Love is the fulfilling of the Law.

What Have We To Fear When God Is Always Near?

 

Psalm 119:57-64 KJV; 8th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord Is Merciful and Kind.

The Parable Of The Sower

Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; All of God's children are called to plant good seeds by sharing the Word of God so that the sees will bear good fruit.

 

Consequences

 

Jeremiah 32:16-24 KJV; The Israelites were given the promised land; but, they would not listen to him and it was taken by the Chaldeans.

We Are The Children Of God

 

Romans 8:12-17 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; The Spirit of God bears witness that we are the children of God.

We Glorify Your Holy Name!

 

Ephesians 3:20-21 KJV; Let us glorify God in all we think and say and do.

The Lord Waters The Plants And Prunes The Trees

 

Isaiah 55:10-13 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord provides for us and his whole creation.

The Lord's Way Is Perfect!

Psalm 18:30-32 KJV; The Lord's way is perfect. None can save you but God.

 

The Lord Hears Our Prayers

Psalm 65:1-8 KJV; 7th Sunday after Pentecost; All praise belongs to God who hears our prayers and answers.

 

Jesus Makes Our Burdens Light

Matthew 11:25-30 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; We trust in the Lord's promises and can be at ease no matter what is going on.

 

Blessed Is The Nation Whose God Is Lord!

 

Psalm 33:12 KJV; A day of celebration! Hopefully for everyone for this nation has been blessed greatly by the Lord God!

 

Saint And Sinner

Romans 7:14-25a KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; although, we may love the Lord sin wars within us.

 

 

Zechariah Prophesied Jesus

Zechariah 9:9:12; Zechariah prophesied Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

 

Do Not Think Too Highly Of Yourself!

 

Romans 12:3 KJV; Faith in God will help your to be kind and welcome the strangers.

King Over All The Earth!

 

Zechariah 14:9 KJV; Our only one true God is King over all of the earth.

Praise the Works of God

Psalm 145:1-14 KJV; 6th Sunday after Pentecost; Praise the works to each generation that all might hear and believe.

 

Jesus Came Not To Send Peace

Matthew 10:34-42 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; The peace that Jesus promises is not peace in the world; but, peace of heart and mind to all who believe in him.

 

Take Up Your Cross

Matthew 16:24-25 KJV; Jesus calls us to deny ourselves; that is to die to our egos and selfish desires and follow him.

 

The Law Is Death To Us

 

Romans 7:1-13 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; The law which was meant for life is death to us as we do not follow the letter of the law. Thanks be to God for our salvation through Jesus the Christ. 

We Cannot Hide From God!

 

Jeremiah 23:24 KJV; God fills the heaven and earth. We cannot hide from Him.

Prophesying Lies!

 

Jeremiah 28:5-9 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost; Hear the Word of the Lord and not the words of false prophets.

God Is With You In The Storm

 

Isaiah 40:31; Psalm  91; KJV; God is with you in the storm. He will renew your strength.

Help Us!

 

Psalm 119:153-160 KJV; 5th Sunday after Pentecost! Help us Lord for only you can save us!

You Will Be Persecuted For Sharing The Good News

 

Matthew 10:5,21-33 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; If you are persecuted for proclaiming the Gospel go to those who will hear you and receive the Word of the Lord.

Is Your Priority The Kingdom Of God Or To Prosper In This World?

 

Mark 8:36 KJV; All that we say and think and do should glorify our Father in heaven.

Be Instruments Of Righteousness Not Sin

Romans 6:12-23 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; You are saved by grace through face. Don't think that his grace means you can continue to follow a sinful path.

 

The Word Of The Lord Makes Them Angry

 

Jeremiah 20:7-13 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; The people persecuted Jeremiah for speaking the Word the Lord told him to speak.

Not I; But Christ!

Galatians 2:20 KJV; It's not about us. It's about Jesus who abides in all who believe.

 

Unconditional Love

4th Sunday after Pentecost; Psalm 91:11-16 KJV; God's love is so great. He will send his angels to lift you up when you are down.

 

Both Comfort And A Warning

Psalm 91:1-10 KJV; 4th Sunday after Pentecost; The Lord is the refuge and strength for those who trust in Him. 

 

Share The Good News Of The Kingdom Of God

 

Matthew 9:35–10:8, 9-20 KJV; Share the Good News of the Kingdom of God. If anyone will not listen then shake the dust off your feet and depart.

Death By Adam; Life by Christ

Romans 5:6-15 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; We have eternal life by faith in the one who died for our sins.

 

A Peculiar People

Exodus 19:2-8a KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; We do not and cannot follow the law perfectly. Thanks be to God He sent Jesus to take away our sins on his cross.

 

Forgive Them!

 

Colossians 3:13 KJV; Forgive others as Jesus has forgiven you.

Enter His Gates

 

Psalm 100 KJV; 3rd Sunday after Pentecost; Rejoice and enter His gates with thanksgiving.

Dance On High Places!

Habakkuk 3:19 KJV; We will dance with joy before the Lord!

 

Pharisees Thought They Were More Righteous Than Others

 

Matthew 9:9-13 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Pharisees confronted Jesus about hanging out with sinners.

Spirit Of Love

Ephesians 3:17-19 KJV; Filled with the spirit of love so that we might love.

 

Not By Works!

 

2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Romans 4:13-25 KJV; We are not saved by our good works but by God's grace through faith.

On The Third Day

Hosea 5:15-6:6 KJV; 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Believe that you will be raised up because the Lord has been raised up.

 

Teach Us

 

2nd Sunday after Pentecost; teach us thy will.

The Great Commission

 

The Great Commission

Trust The Lord!

In God We Trust!

 

Hell Could Not Hold Him

 

Trinity Sunday:  Hell could not hold him..

Joys And Sorrows

Romans 12:15 KJV; Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

 

In The Beginning

Genesis 1:1-2:4 KJV; Trinity Sunday; In the beginning all 3 persons; the One God were present at creation.

 

Not To Condemn But To Save!

 

John 3:16-17 KJV; Jesus was not sent to condemn us but to save us from the condemnation that we have earned.

Caregivers Of All That God Created

Psalm 8 KJV; Trinity Sunday; God gave us dominion over all that He has created.

 

Living Water

 

John 7:37-39 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; Living water is necessary for eternal life.

They Heard In Their Own Languages

Acts 2:1-21 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; Not only did the disciples speak in various languages the people heard in their own language no matter what language the disciples were proclaiming Christ. The Holy Spirit made it so...

 

Liberty Does Not Excuse Sin

 

Genesis 5:13, John:21 KJV; Liberty does not give us permission to sin against God or our neighbors.

Divisions!

 

1 Corinthians 1:10 KJV; There were and unfortunately probably always be divisions within the church on earth.

Leaders of the church should be empowered by the Holy Spirit

Numbers 11:24-30 KJV; Pentecost Sunday; Call leaders who know God and are filled with the Holy Spirit.

 

Wisdom Is Not From This World

 

James 3:13-18 KJV; Wisdom comes from the Lord.

The Holy Spirit Helps

 

Pentecost Sunday; Psalm 25:1-15 KJV; The Holy Spirit helps us to teach others about salvation in Christ; to share the Good News!

 

Jesus Prays For Those God Has Given Him!

7th Sunday of Easter; John 17:1-11 KJV; Jesus prays for his disciples.

 

Beware Of That Wily Devil!

 

1 Peter 5:6-11 KJV; 7th Sunday of Easter; Stand on the Word of God. In the name of Jesus the evil one has no power over your.

Trials To The Glory Of God!

1 Peter 4:12-19 KJV; 7th Sunday of Easter; If Christ endured persecution so shall we. But, we will rejoice in the glory of God.

 

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made!

Psalm 139:14 KJV; All of God's creation has been fearfully and wonderfully made.

 

Virtuous Women

 

Proverbs 31:10 KJV; Who can find a virtuous woman?

Anointed By The Holy Spirit

Ascension Day; Acts 1:1-11 KJV; In Baptism we are anointed by the Holy Spirit and empowered to go and share the Good News of the Kingdom through Jesus Christ our Savior and Lord. 

 

Clap Your Hands And Shout With Joy!

 

Psalm 47 KJV; Ascension Day; Clap your hands and shout for joy for Almighty God is the King over all things.

Have A Blessed Mother's Day!

 

John 14:15-21 KJV; 6th Sunday of Easter; May you be filled with the love of God and share that love with others on this Mother's Day.

Salt Seasoned Grace

 

Colossians 4:5-6 KJV; Grace and only grace is no grace. Sometimes it needs to be seasoned with a bit of salt.

Suffer For The Sake Of Righteousness!

 

1 Peter 3:13-22 KJV; 6th Sunday of Easter; Those who follow Jesus will suffer for righteousness.

Rejoice And Pray Without Ceasing!

 

1 Thessalonians 5:14-22 KJV; Stay in communication with the Lord. Listen to Him!

One Blood!

 

Acts 17:16-31 KJV; 6th Sunday of Easter; He hath made of one blood all nations of men.

Reach Out And Touch Love

Psalm 66:8-20 KJV; 6th Sunday of Easter; We will walk through refining fires; but, God who loves us is with us in our times of trouble and testing.

 

 

Humble Yourself And Seek The Face Of God

2 Chronicles 7:14: Humble yourself and seek the Lord and He will forgive your sins and heal our land.

 

Brotherly Love

Romans 12 KJV; Treat even your enemies with kindness helping anyone in need according to the gifts that God has given you.

 

Don't Worry! Be Happy!

John 14:1-14 KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; Let not your heart be troubled. Believe and trust in the Lord that these things which would worry you shall pass.  

 

Chosen By God!

1 Peter 2:2-10 KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; A chosen generation!

 

Job Was Tested

Job 19:25-27 KJV; Job was tested; but, he continued to trust that at the end of days he would see the Lord face to face.

 

Persecutions Into Blessings!

Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a; 7:51-60; KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; Persecutions will come! But, those who are persecuted for the sake of Jesus will be blessed.

 

Psalm 146 KJV; 5th Sunday of Easter; Praise the Lord for all that He has done for us? 

 

Do Not Follow The Thief

 

John 10:1-10 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; Jesus is the shepherd that can lead you to abundant life. Listen to him and not those who will only lead you astray and destroy your life.

Persecuted

 

1 Peter 2:19-25 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; It is thankworthy if one can endure wrongful suffering with patience.

Fear Or Love?

 

Romans 14:11 KJV; When the day comes to kneel before the Lord will you do it out of love or fear?

Gather Together Often!

Acts 2:42-47; James2:19; Hebrews 10:24-25; 4th Sunday of Easter; The early church gathered together daily. How about today's church?

 

Nothing Can Separate Us From The Love Of God!

John 10:28-30; Romans 8:38-39; KJV; We are His!

 

Psalm 23 KJV; Shepherd's Psalm

Psalm 23 KJV; 4th Sunday of Easter; The Lord is our shepherd. He will guide us through the valley of the shadow of death into his kingdom.

 

Known In The Breaking Of Bread

Luke 24:13-35 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; They did not recognize Jesus until he blessed and broke the bread.

 

Redeemed By The Blood Of Christ

1 Peter 1:17-25 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; We were not redeemed because of who we are or what we have. We were redeemed because of the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for us.

 

Preaching Of The Cross

 

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Love One Another!

 

Romans 13:7-8 KJV; Owe no one anything except love. 

Denial Of The Holy Spirit Is Blasphemy

Acts 2:14, 36-41 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; The only unpardonable sin is denying the Holy Spirit.

 

Repent And Believe!

 

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 KJV; Repent and believe in the Good News of Jesus the Christ and you shall be saved from sin, death, and the power of the devil.

What Shall We Render To The Lord?

Psalm 116:1-14 KJV; 3rd Sunday of Easter; Thanksgiving and praise would be good things to render to the Lord for all of His benefits to us.

 

The Ego Must Die!

Luke 9:23-24 KJV; In order to follow Jesus we must follow in his footsteps.

 

By His Stripes We Are Healed

 

1 Peter 2:24; Jesus bore our sins on the cross that we might be reconciled to God.

We Believe!

John 20:19-31 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; Thomas would not believe until he saw  Jesus face to face. Though we have not seen him; we believe the testimony by the power of the Holy Spirit. It is a gift from God.

 

We Will See Him Face To Face!

1  Peter 1:3-9 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; We cannot see the Lord face to face now; but, we will in the Kingdom of God.

 

Steer Clear Of Liars

Acts 5:29-42 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; If they tell the truth of Jesus, God is with them. If not they will find troubles.

 

 

Crucified With Christ

Galatians 2:20 KJV; Jesus lives and serves through all who believe in him and his sacrifice for us.

 

Glorify the Lord!

Psalm 148:1-14 KJV; 2nd Sunday of Easter; Glorify the Lord! Praise His name!

 

He Is Risen, Indeed!

 

Matthew 28:1-10 KJV; Easter Sunday; Do not fear! He is risen!

 

1 Peter 3:18-20 KJV; Holy Saturday; Between his crucifixion and resurrection Jesus was busy preaching to the dead.

John 18:1-19:42 KJV; Good Friday; The Good News is that because Jesus died for us and yet lives, we too shall live.

 

The Lord's Supper Is Spiritual Food

 

Matthew 26:17-30 KJV; Maundy Thursday; His body and blood given and shed for you.

A Sacrifice Of Thanksgiving

 

Psalm 116:12-19 KJV; Maundy Thursday; A sacrifice of thanksgiving for the sacrifice Jesus made for us.

May God's Will Be Done

Proverbs 19:19-22; Holy Week; Jesus prayed for His Father's will to be done. May God help us to do the same.

 

Philippians 2:5-11 KJV, Palm Sunday; What a world this would be if every tongue confesses Jesus Christ is Lord!

 

Psalm 31:9-16; KJV; Numbers 6:24-26; Palm Sunday; I know that the Lord has been with me always.

 

Romans 6:20-25 KJV; By faith in the blood of Christ shed for us we have received forgiveness and the gift of eternal life.

 

Who Can Condemn Us?

Isaiah 50:4-9 KJV; 5th Sunday in Lent; When God is for us no one is able to condemn us.

 

Psalm 118:19-26; John 10; KJV; Palm Sunday; Jesus is the gate; the door to the Kingdom of God.

 

Should One Man Die To Save Many?

 

John 11:46-53 KJV; 5th Sunday in Lent; Jesus sacrificed his life on earth that many might live.

John 11:1-45 KJV; 5th Sunday in Lent; Jesus wept not for Lazarus; but, for the people who grieved and did not understand fully who Jesus was and what he could do.

 

 

Romans 8:1-11 KJV; 5th Sunday in Lent; Think on spiritual things rather than fleshly desires that you might live in God's peace.

 

Ezekiel 37:1-14 KJV; 5th Sunday of Lent; The valley of dry bones is a reminder to us that though we will die all who believe in Jesus will live again.

Rejoice With One Mind In Christ Jesus!

Romans 15:5-13; Matthew 28:18-20; KJV; Jesus calls us to proclaim the Good News!

 

By God's Grace!

Psalm 130; 1 John 1:8-9; Eph 2:8; KJV; 5th Sunday of Lent; Although we are sinners; we have been saved by God's grace.

 

2 Peter 4:2-5 KJV; When you turn your life around and follow Jesus many if not all of your old friends will leave you.

 

 

John 9:1-41 KJV; 4th Sunday in Lent; Jesus makes the blind to see.

2 Peter 1:2-9 KJV; Have you forgotten what Christ sacrificed for you?

 

Wake Up And Step Into The Light!

Ephesians 5:8-14 KJV, 4th Sunday in Lent; Step out of the dark and into the marvelous light of Christ.

 

 Isaiah 42:14-21 KJV; 4th Sunday in Lent; Are you blind to the ways of God? Open your eyes that you may see the light who is Jesus the Christ.

Psalm 142 KJV; 4th Sunday in Lent; He has given us so much that we cry tears of joy.

 

 

John 4:27-30; 39-42  KJV; 3rd Sunday in Lent; The Samaritans heard Jesus' words and believed.

 

John 4:5-26 KJV; 3rd Sunday in Lent; Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that true worshippers will worship in Spirit and in Truth.

Romans 5:1-8 KJV; 3rd Sunday in Lent; We look for peace in the world. Jesus did not promise us that kind of peace. He promised a peace of heart and mind to those who believe in HIm.

 

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 KJV; Teach your children who God is and what He's done for them.

 

Exodus 17:1-7 KJV; 3rd Sunday in Lent; After being saved by God from slavery the Israelites disrespected God by whining about being thirsty.

 

 

Isaiah 55:6-12 KJV; Turn to the Lord before it's too late. 

Follow The Shepherd That Can Save You!

3rd Sunday in Lent; Psalm 95:1-9 KJV; There is only one shepherd that can save you. Turn away from the false ones.

 

 

John 3:1-17 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Lent; If we are to see the kingdom of God we must be born again.

God Goes Big With His Promises!

Romans 4:13-17 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Lent: God has some huge promises for those who believe in Him; those who trust in Him.

 

 

Romans 4:1-8 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Lent; Saved by faith alone.

Matthew 22:37-39 KJV; God's unconditional love inspires us to love him and to love others.

 

 

Genesis 12:1-9 KJV; 2nd Sunday in Lent; Would you leave your home; all that you know to go where God leads you, to follow in the footsteps of Jesus? 

 

Jeremiah 29:11-13 KJV; God desires that we live in peace and not with so much divisiveness.

 

2nd Sunday in Lent; Psalm 121 KJV; Our help comes from the Lord. He will pick us up when we slip and fall.

 

1st Sunday in Lent; Matthew 4:1-11 KJV; Jesus resisted temptation unlike us. He who had no sin bore our sins upon the cross.

 

Condemnation And Justification

 

1st Sunday in Lent; Romans 5:12-19 KJV; Through Adam came sin and death. Through faith in Jesus Christ we have received justification.

The Serpent Lied!

 

1st Sunday in Lent; Genesis 3:1-21 KJV; God did not lie. The serpent did and Adam and Eve believed the serpent over God.

Whose Sin Is Forgiven?

Psalm 32:1-7 KJV; 1st Sunday in Lent; We confess our sins and thank God for Jesus who died to take away our sins.

 

Matthew 6:1-6; 16-21; KJV; Ash Wednesday; Impressing others will not get you into heaven. Only faith in the one who sacrificed himself will. He should be your first love.

 

Sorrow And Joy!

 

Ash Wednesday; 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:10 KJV; Without sin Jesus carried our sins and paid the penalty for our sins that we might be reconciled to God. 

Create In Us Clean Hearts

 

Psalm 51:1-19 KJV; Ash Wednesday; Ash Wednesday focuses on recognizing our sins and repenting asking God to create in us clean hearts.

 

1 John 4:9-13 KJV; We love others because God first loved us; yet, we do not love the sin that we or others commit.

Transfiguration Sunday; Matthew 17:1-9 KJV; Did the disciples actually hear and believe it when he said the Son of Man would rise from the dead?

 

Transfigured In The Light Of Christ

John 3:16-21 KJV; By faith in Christ we step into the light and that light of Christ will shine in and through us.

 

2 Peter 1:16-21 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; Hear him; listen to him; and, follow in his way. 

 

1 Corinthians 13:1-7 KJV; Without charity; without the love of God within us we are nothing.

To See The Full Glory Of God!

Transfiguration Sunday; Exodus 24:8-18 KJV; How awesome even if a bit fearful to see the full glory of God!

 

Psalm 2:6-12 KJV; Transfiguration Sunday; We tremble with joy for what is yet to come; that is our inheritance in the kingdom of God.

 

Matthew 5:43-45; Romans 13:1-6; KJV; Respect those in authority. Love even those whom you consider your enemies.

A Little Salt Is Good!

 

Matthew 5:13-20 KJV; 5th Sunday after Epiphany; It may take a bit of saltiness to proclaim the truth who is Jesus the Christ.