Category Archives: Kingdom Values

The Story: The Miracle of Compassion

The Miracle of Compassion – Mark 6:30-44 “Jesus’ claim to be the Messiah of God’s kingdom is soon validated by some amazing acts that reveal the saving power of God at work in him. People witness miracles of healing, demons … Continue reading

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Service Day 2013

Last Sunday, our church participated in our first congregation-wide Service Day. Our leaders asked our members to consider two questions: What is God doing in our community? And how can we join Him there? In response to these questions, we … Continue reading

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The Story: The Kingdom Torn In Two

1 Kings 12 describes the reign of Rehoboam, who succeeds Solomon on the throne of Israel. But Rehoboam is immediately faced with an important decision: will he lighten the load of service Solomon heaped upon the people? With Jeroboam standing … Continue reading

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The Story: Good Guy or Bad Guy?

A few years ago, my kids and I really got into the Star Wars movies. Of course, I was all over it. Over the course of several weeks, we plowed through all six movies and I had the chance to … Continue reading

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The Story: Given to the Lord

There was a ceratin man of Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, and Ephraimite. He had two wives; … Continue reading

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The Story: Deliverance

Deliverance – Exodus 12:13 The Bible is, at the heart, a story of deliverance. It’s the story of God’s people crying out from under the yoke of oppressive taskmasters. And it’s the story of a God who goes to great … Continue reading

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The Story: In the Beginning…Let There Be

In the beginning… Every story has a great beginning. The Story of God is no different. But then again, this story is quite different. This is the ultimate opening scene, the beginning of all things. From the very first words … Continue reading

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2 Timothy 4

Reading for Thursday, Dec 27: 2 Timothy 4 “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have … Continue reading

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2 Timothy 2

Reading for Tuesday, Dec 25: 2 Timothy 2 “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus…” (v1) In our broken world, we often assume grace to be a posture of weakness. The one who … Continue reading

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1 Thessalonians 5

Reading for Tuesday, Dec. 18: 1 Thess. 5 So, I’m sure you’re aware of this: the world is supposed to end this week. Just think of all that time you wasted wrapping Christmas presents this year! We’re approaching Dec. 21, … Continue reading

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