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October 2016

October 13, 2016

Worshiping an Unknown God

Worshiping an Unknown God October 13, 2016 Year C Acts 17:22-34 People say they believe...

September 2016

September 11, 2016

We Need Fewer Superstars and More Servants

We Need Fewer Superstars and More Servants September 11, 2016 Luke 11:27-28 Today is the...

August 2016

August 02, 2016

The Coming Peace

The Coming Peace Isaiah 9:1-7 2 August 2016 Everyone looks for peace. Only One can...

July 2016

July 19, 2016

Jehoshaphat’s Leadership Reforms

Jehoshaphat's Leadership Reforms July 19, 2016 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 Jehoshaphat was warned by Hanani that...

July 08, 2016

The Council of the Gods

The Council of the Gods July 8, 2016 Year C Psalm 82:1-8 The council of...

July 01, 2016

4 Ways to Praise God’s Works

4 Ways to Praise God's Works July 1, 2016 Year C Psalm 66:1-9 The...

June 2016

June 29, 2016

Be Careful How You Choose

Be Careful How You Choose June 29, 2016 Judges 9:7-21 It's an election year again....

June 27, 2016

When One Person Causes Trouble

When One Person Causes Trouble June 26, 2016 Joshua 7:16-26 SIN IN THE CAMP! When...

June 23, 2016

Proclaiming God’s Favor

Proclaiming God's Favor June 23, 2016 Isaiah 61:1-3 Isaiah is a miniature version of the...

June 17, 2016

There Will Be Hell to Pay

There Will Be Hell to Pay June 17, 2016 Mark 9:42-50 When people ask...

June 16, 2016

How God Deals with Rebels

How God Deals with Rebels June 16, 2016 Numbers 12:1-16 When people criticize the...

June 14, 2016

5 Ways to Have a Childlike Spirit

5 Ways to Have a Childlike Spirit June 14, 2016 Psalm 131:1-3 Jesus encourages us...

June 09, 2016

You Are My Hiding Place

You Are My Hiding Place June 9, 2016 Year C Psalm 32:7 Do you remember...

June 03, 2016

Trust in the Compassion of God

Trust in the Compassion of God June 3, 2016 Year C Psalm 146:1-10 God is...

June 02, 2016

Dismissing God’s Promises With a Laugh

Dismissing God's Promises With a Laugh June 2, 2016 Genesis 18:9-15 Someone comes to your...

June 01, 2016

My House of Prayer

My House of Prayer June 1, 2016 Year C Isaiah 56:1-8 God wants people in...

May 2016

May 31, 2016

How A Leader Prays

How A Leader Prays How A Leader Prays is a simple thought reflection from Nehemiah...

May 30, 2016

God’s Love Is My Refuge

God's Love Is My Refuge God's Love Is My Refuge is a simple thought reflection...

May 26, 2016

Worship Leads to Missions

Worship Leads to Missions Worship Leads to Missions is a simple thought Lectionary reflection from...

May 26, 2016

Worship Leads to Missions

Worship Leads to Missions Worship Leads to Missions is a simple thought Lectionary reflection from...

May 24, 2016

Living Your Christian Purpose Consistently

Living Your Christian Purpose Consistently May 24, 2016 Year C Ephesians 5:15-21 It is very...

May 23, 2016

#TeamGod

#TeamGod May 23, 2016 Year C Psalm 124:1-8 There has been a tradition to pick...

May 23, 2016

Blessing God for the Property Blessings He Gives You

Blessing God for the Property Blessings He Gives You May 23, 2016 Year C 1...

May 22, 2016

Heavenly 3-Party Line

Heavenly 3-Party Line May 22, 2016 Year C John 16:12-15 Do you remember the days...

May 20, 2016

Godly Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding

Godly Knowledge, Wisdom and Understanding May 20, 2016 Year C Proverbs 3:19-26 God used knowledge,...

May 19, 2016

How Godly Wisdom Can Bring You Happiness

How Godly Wisdom Can Bring You Happiness May 19, 2016 Year C Proverbs 3:13-18 Everyone...

May 18, 2016

Discerning God’s Will

Discerning God's Will May 18, 2016 Year C Luke 1:26-38 There are three stages in...

May 17, 2016

5 Leadership Qualities of God

5 Leadership Qualities of God 5 Leadership Qualities of God is a simple thought reflection...

May 11, 2016

5 Gifts God Gave The Church

5 Gifts God Gave the Church May 11, 2016 Ephesians 4:1-16 In his book...

April 2016

April 12, 2016

Successful Christian Leadership

April 12, 2016 Psalm 78:70-72 To be successful in Christian leadership, you need to have:...