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A text – Acts 17:22-31  22 Then Paul stood in front of the Areopagus and said, “Athenians, I see how extremely spiritual you are in every way. 23 For as I went through the city and looked carefully at the objects of your worship, I found among them an altar with the inscription, ‘To an unknown god.’ WhatContinue reading “Preaching the Gospel – Acts 17:22-31”

A text – John 14:15-21 15 “If you love me, you will keepmy commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him because he abides with you,Continue reading “Not Orphans – John 14:15-21”

A text – Psalm 31 1 In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me.2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3 You are indeed my rock and my fortress; for yourContinue reading “Refuge and Even More – Psalm 31:1-5,15-16”

A text – Acts 7:55-60  55 But filled with the Holy Spirit, he gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. 56 “Look,” he said, “I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!” 57 But they covered their ears, and withContinue reading “This Man Stephen – Acts 7:55-60”

A text – John 14:1-14 14 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, IContinue reading “All Enfolded – John 14:1-14”

A text – Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters;3     he restores my soul.He leads me in right pathsfor his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I fear no evil, for you are with me;    your rod and yourContinue reading “On the Move – Psalm 23”

A text – Acts 2:42-47    42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. 43 Awe came upon everyone because many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All who believed were together and had all things in common; 45 they would sell their possessions and goods andContinue reading “Old Guard and Newbies – Acts 2:42-47”

A text – John 10:1-10   10 “Very truly, I tell you, anyone who does not enter the sheepfold by the gate but climbs in by another way is a thief and a bandit. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep hearContinue reading “Shepherd and Gate – John 10:1-10”

A text – Psalm 116 1 I love the Lord because he has heard my voice and my supplications.2 Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish.4 Then I called on theContinue reading “Rescued by the Lord – Psalm 116:1-4,12-19”

A text – Acts 2:14, 36-41 14 But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, “Fellow Jewsand all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 36 “Therefore let the entire house of Israel know with certainty that God has made him both Lord andContinue reading “A Harvest – Acts 2:14, 36-41”