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A text – 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 12:1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.12:2 You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and led astray to idols that could not speak.12:3 Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking by the Spirit ofContinue reading “Gifts Meant to Serve Others – 1 Corinthians 12”

A text – John 2:1-11 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.2:2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.2:3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.”2:4 And Jesus saidContinue reading “Abundance! John 2”

A text – Jeremiah 1:4-10 1:4 Now the word of the LORD came to me saying,1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”1:6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord GOD! Truly I do not know how toContinue reading “Finding Our Destiny – Jeremiah 1”

A text – 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 13:1 If I speak in the tongues of mortals and of angels, but do not have love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.13:2 And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to removeContinue reading “Circulating Love – 1 Corinthians 13”

A text – Luke 4:21-30 4:21 Then he began to say to them, “Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.”4:22 All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They said, “Is not this Joseph’s son?”4:23 He said to them, “Doubtless you will quote toContinue reading “Not Just for Us – Luke 4”

A text – Psalm 29 29:1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.29:2 Ascribe to the LORD the glory of his name; worship the LORD in holy splendor.29:3 The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the LORD, over mighty waters.29:4 TheContinue reading “A Powerful Voice Blesses Us – Psalm 29”

A text – Acts 8:14-178:14 Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had accepted the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them.8:15 The two went down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit8:16 (for as yet the Spirit had not come upon any of them; theyContinue reading “The Mission of God – Acts 8”

A text – Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 3:15 As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah,3:16 John answered all of them by saying, “I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthyContinue reading “God Is On The Loose – Luke 3”

A text – Psalm 147:12-20 147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion!147:13 For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you.147:14 He grants peace within your borders; he fills you with the finest of wheat.147:15 He sends out his command to the earth; his word runsContinue reading “Praising the God Who Serves Us”

A text – John 1:(1-9), 10-18 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.1:2 He was in the beginning with God.1:3 All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being1:4 in him wasContinue reading “Jesus: the Word and the Light – John 1”