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A text – Mark 13:24-37 13:24 “But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,13:25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.13:26 Then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in clouds’ withContinue reading “Apocalypse & Abundance – Mark 13”

A text – Psalm 95:1-7a 95:1 O come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!95:2 Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!95:3 For the LORD is a great God, and aContinue reading “A Habit of Bowing Down – Psalm 95”

A text – Ephesians 1:15-23 1:15 I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason1:16 I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers.1:17 I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the FatherContinue reading “Power – Ephesians 1:15-23”

A text – Matthew 25:31-46 25:31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory.25:32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from theContinue reading “Helping at the Cross – Matthew 25:31-46”

A text – Psalm 90:1-17 90:1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations.90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.90:3 You turn us back to dust, and say, “Turn back, you mortals.”90:4 For a thousand yearsContinue reading “The Bigness of God – Psalm 90”

A text – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 5:1 Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you.5:2 For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.5:3 When they say, “There is peace and security,”Continue reading “Keep Up the Good Work – 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11”

A text – Matthew 25:14-30 25:14 “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them;25:15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away.25:16 The one who had received the fiveContinue reading “Talents to Be Multiplied – Matthew 25”

A text – Psalm 70 70:1 Be pleased, O God, to deliver me. O LORD, make haste to help me!70:2 Let those be put to shame and confusion who seek my life. Let those be turned back and brought to dishonor who desire to hurt me.70:3 Let those who say, “Aha, Aha!” turn back becauseContinue reading “Ducking Down – Psalm 70”

A text – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 4:13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about those who have died, so that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.4:14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring withContinue reading “A Promised Future Gives Hope – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18”

A text – Matthew 25:1-13 25:1 “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like this. Ten bridesmaids took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.25:2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.25:3 When the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them;25:4 but the wise took flasks of oil withContinue reading “Preparing and Waiting in Hope – Matthew 25:1-13”