We can see that as Jesus starts His ministry on earth, He provides us with an example of how we should go about our ministry to spread the gospel. Jesus Begins His Ministry 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the…
In this passage, we can see that as Jesus starts His ministry he makes a declaration about Himself and what He says, how he says it and the events surrounding it make it clear that He is he the promised Messiah Jesus Begins His Ministry 14 And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit…
God is faithful in word and deed, completely trustworthy in all he says and does. What he says he does, and what he does is profoundly good. The Steadfast Love of the Lord 33 Shout for joy in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. 2 Give thanks to the Lord with the lyre;…
What we learn about Life after Death from this story of Jesus, illustrated by a famous sermon and a famous dream. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s side.[a] The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes…
In this message, I want to show our security as Christians because Christ has saved us and will keep us so that we might enjoy eternal fellowship with His Son our Lord. 7 so that you are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, 8 who…
This message focuses on the final declaration of God through Haggai. There is unflinching authority in what God says. There are frightening warnings to those who ignore and despise God. There is hope and comfort for the chosen people of God, who will be used by Him against surprising opposition. Zerubbabel Chosen as a Signet…
The High Priestly Prayer 17 When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, “Father, the hour has come; glorify your Son that the Son may glorify you, 2 since you have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom you have given him.…
Acts 8 English Standard Version (ESV) Saul Ravages the Church 8 And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation…
This message contrasts Jesus, the door of the sheep and the Good Shepherd with all who have preceded Him and shows that He alone is able to give abundant life, a life that begins here, but continues into eternity. This life is not simply for the people of Israel, but for all who will believe…
Alex Donnelly from Peru. The Resurrection 24 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men…