I. Fueling the Light Within 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took … Continue reading Living in the Light
Speak Now
Isaiah 58:1–14 (NKJV) 1 “Cry aloud, spare not;Lift up your voice like a trumpet;Tell My people their transgression,And the house of Jacob their sins. There is a need for a vocal peopleYou can be vocal in many waysDirect CommunicationActivismPrayer 2 Yet they seek Me daily,And delight to know My ways,As a nation that did righteousness,And … Continue reading Speak Now
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Story #5: the greatest comeback ever (He is Risen) 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.Matthew 28:5–6 (NKJV) The Objects … Continue reading Re-entry (Coming Back Stronger Than Before) 5
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Story #4: From Triumph to Tragedy (Jesus on the Cross) Triumph Matthew 21:7–11 (NKJV) - 7 They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them. 8 And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the … Continue reading Re-entry (Coming Back Stronger Than Before) 4
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Story #3: Be Fruitful & Multiply (Noah & the Flood) Genesis 8:15–9:17 (NKJV) 15 Then God spoke to Noah, saying, 16 “Go out of the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons’ wives with you. 17 Bring out with you every living thing of all flesh that is with you: birds and cattle and … Continue reading Re-entry (Coming Back Stronger Than Before) 3
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March 14, 2021 Story #2: The Complete Restoration (David at Ziklag) 1 Samuel 30 (NKJV) 1 Now it happened, when David and his men came to Ziklag, on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the South and Ziklag, attacked Ziklag and burned it with fire,2 and had taken captive the women and those who … Continue reading Re-entry (Coming Back Stronger Than Before ) 2
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Story #1: The Big Comeback (Job) Job 42 (NKJV) 1 Then Job answered the Lord and said:2 “I know that You can do everything, and that no purpose of Yours can be withheld from You.3 You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things … Continue reading Re-entry (Coming Back Stronger Than Before ) 1
Four Friends
Mark 2:1–12 (NLT) February 28, 2021 The Appeal of Hope 1 When Jesus returned to Capernaum several days later, the news spread quickly that he was back home. 2 Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there was no more room, even outside the door. Four Friends While he was … Continue reading Four Friends
Lift Up Your Head
Psalm 24 (NKJV) February 14, 2021 1 The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.2 For He has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters.3 Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place?4 He … Continue reading Lift Up Your Head
Amazing Grace
February 7, 2021 Romans 5:12-21 Amazing Grace, The Hymn It was written in 1779 by John Newton, one of the most respected preachers in England at the time. Newton wasn't always a spiritual leader. Born in London in 1725, he was the only child of a sea captain and a churchgoing woman. His mother taught … Continue reading Amazing Grace