The Gift of Faith

John 3: 16-21 Acts 5:17-26 / Ps 34 …whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God. (John 3:21) The truth can never be denied, In this do men of faith delight: While…

Lifted Up on the Cross

John 3: 7-15 Acts 4:32-37 / Ps 93 If I have told you about earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you about heavenly things? (John 3:12) What seemed like a great tragedy Was our own shame in Calvary… But now Your cross h…

Born Again

John 3: 1-8 Acts 4: 23-31 / Psa 2 …no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. (John 3:3) We must be “born of the Spirit” If we seek to reach perfection… Take up our cross and not fear it, It will bring us to salvation. Th…

Believing is ‘Seeing’

Mark 16: 9-15 Acts 4: 13-21 / Psa 118 He reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart… (Mark 16:14) Man always doubts the Promised word, God has to take the initiative; We always need to be assured… Lord, why is it so hard to believ…

Seeking Direction

John 21: 1-14 Acts 4: 1-12 / Psa 118 Cast the net on the starboard side and you will find something. (John 21:6) We labor vainly in this life, And wonder what we’re looking for… Then like the early morning light, There’s Jesus waiting at the shor…

Be Witnesses for Christ

Luke 24: 35-48 Acts 3: 11-26 / Psa 8 …repentance and forgiveness of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things. (Luke 24: 48) As we believe His Resurrection, And our faith is wh…

Recognizing Jesus

Luke 24:13-35 Acts 3:1-10 / Psa 105 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him… (Luke 24:31) Walk with Jesus and you reallze The words of love that He has spoken; The Risen Lord we can recognize In the faces of the forsaken. Now that sam…

Beyond an Empty Tomb

John 20: 11-18 Acts 2:36-41 / Psa 33 At this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. (John 20:14) When I sought Him with love in my heart God came near and He called my name. Though a sinner I was fro…

The Great Deception

Matthew 28: 8-15 Acts 2:14,22-33 / Psa 16 …this story has been spread among the Jews to this day. (Matthew 28:15) The faith of the Jews did not bear fruit Because of their lies and deception, But our faith is based on love and truth, And the hope…

The Hope of Resurrection

Mark 16: 1-7 Rom 6:3-11 / Psa 118 He has risen … (Mark16:6) Empty tomb’s no cause for sorrow, All creation, stop and listen: Hope and joy will come tomorrow, When our Lord Jesus has risen! When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mot…

Why This is Called Good Friday

John 18:1—19:42 Isa 52:13—53:12 / Psa 31 / Heb 4:14-16;5:7-9 “It is finished.” (John 19:30) Good Friday, what does it really mean? Simply that today we’ve been redeemed, His precious blood shed for mankind’s sin, Washed away our guilt and m…

Demonstrating Servant Leadership

John 13: 1-15 Ex 12:1-8,11-14 / Psa 116 / 1Cor 11:23-26 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. (John 13:14) Jesus has shown us how we must serve In the essence of true leadership; By hum…

The Paradox of Judas

Matthew 26: 14-25 Is 50: 4-9a / Psa 69 What are you willing to give me if I hand Him over to you? (Matthew 26:15) In darkest night we cannot hide The shameful sins we can’t deny: Dishonesty, avarice, pride. . . Who betrayed You, Lord? “It was I.”…

Betrayal and Perseverance

John 13:21-33,36-38 Is 49: 1-6 / Ps 71:1-6,15,17 Very truly I tell you, one of you is going to betray me. (John 13:21) In every sin Christ we betray, But His grace keeps us from despair; Just persevere, and do not stray, Our hope is in God’s loving c…

Stark Contrasts

John 12: 1-11 Isa 42:1-7 / Ps 27:1-3,13-14 You will always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. (John 12:8) Darkness and light, sunshine and rain, Life’s a trip of joy and sorrow; Laugh away tears, bear with the pain: Trust God, the…

Prophecy of God’s Covenant

John 11: 45-56 Ezek 37:21-28 / Jer 31 …it is better for you that one man should die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may be saved. (John 11: 50) Many things may not be understood, Such as the mystery of God’s plan; But all things…

Gods on Earth

John 10: 31-42 Jer 20: 10-13 / Psa 18 Is it not written in your law,* “I said, you are gods”? (John 10:34) Made in God’s image and likeness We reflect His nature divine, So walk in His light, shun darkness, Dispel it and let your lamp shine. The …

Jesus, Our Hope of Life Eternal

John 8: 51-59 Gen 17: 3-9 / Psa 105 Very truly I tell you, before Abraham was born, I am! (John 8:58) Life is but a drop of water In the ocean of eternity. If you want to live forever, Let Jesus’ Word guide your destiny. Jesus said, “Very truly I t…

True Freedom in God’s Word

John 8:31-42 Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95 / Dn 3:52-56 If you abide by my word, you are truly my disciples; you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. (John 8:31-32) This world’s freedom can never win True peace for all eternity … Break away fr…

The Saraph and the Cross

John 8:21-30 Num 21: 4-9, / Psa 102 When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am He … (John 8:28) We need resistance to get across Life’s trials, problems and pressures; Better to bear the weight of the Cross Than the…

The Annunciation

Luke 1: 26-38 Is 7: 10-14; 8: 10 / Ps 40: 7-11 / Heb 10: 4-10 ‘I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.’ Her virtues that we emulate Will shield us from all tribulation; Today let’s pause to meditate Her ‘Yes

Judging Jesus

John 7: 40-53 Jer 11:18-20 / Psa 7: 2-12 When they heard these words, some of the people said, “This is really the prophet.” Others said, “This is the Christ.” But some said, “Is the Christ to come from Galilee? (John 7:40…

The Feast of Tabernacles

John 7: 1-2, 10, 25-30 Wis 2:1, 12-22 / Ps 34 Now the Jewish festival of Booths was near… (John 7:2) This is but a short life we live, With shelter in a fragile shell; But our hope leads us to believe Celestial homes are where we’ll dwell. Jesu…

The Testimonies of Jesus

John 5: 31-47 Ex 32: 7-14 / Psa 106 For the very work that the Father has given me to finish, and which I am doing, testifies that the Father has sent me. (John 5:36) When we share our life testimony We give thanks to glorify God’s Name. What we shar…

Jesus’ Claim to Divinity

John 5: 17-30 Is 49:8-15 / Ps 145 He who does not honor the Son does not honor the Father Who sent him. (John 5:23) Jesus is one with the Father In purpose, honor and power; With faith in His Word, together We follow Christ, our Redeemer. Jesus answere…



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