Walking on Water: A story of miracles, fear, and faith (Read Matthew 14:22-33) One of the coolest miracles that a lot of people would probably like to do, was when Jesus walked on water. It was important for Jesus’ disciples to see him perform this miracle. Equally important, was for him to get one his […]
Jesus performed many miracles during his relatively short life on earth. Many of them included the healing of people suffering from physical, spiritual, and emotional illnesses. Regardless of nature the miracles, they all resulted in the installation of faith in the cured.
Over the next 5 weeks, we’re going to focus on the miracles that Jesus Christ performed. In the spirit of Christmas, it will also allow us to focus on the miracle-maker over the miracle itself. The time leading up to Christmas is also known as Advent, meaning: ‘Coming’ in Latin.
The secret to being content in any and every situation (Please read Philippians 4: 8-23) This week, we’re wrapping up Paul’s letter to the Philippians. The book has also been called “Joy Book” partially because that church gave Paul so much joy. So much of this letter is devoted Paul’s focus on finding joy and
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I will say it again: Rejoice! (Please read Philippians 4: 1-7) Philippians 4 starts by reminding everyone to stand firm in the Lord. It’s important to start with this message as we dive deeper into Philippians. We then go on to read Paul pleading to Euodia and Syntyche to unite in the word of Christ.
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We can’t impress God, but we can live in His impression (Please read Philippians 3:1-6) Commentary: Paul’s warning was clear in his letter to the Philippians about the trap of following the law to win God’s favor. Children try to gain their parents’ love by behaving and doing their chores and obeying the rules. While
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It’s Your Loss (Please read Philippians 3:7-21) Commentary: Several topics are addressed in the closing of Philippians 3, but the most valuable point he made was about gain and loss. Paul said, “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a
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Service (and Sacrifice) with a Smile (Please read Philippians 2:12-30) Commentary: Paul was a tangible, real-life example to the Philippians of what actual service to Christ should look like. He suffered frequently for his allegiance to Jesus’ Gospel. He was whipped, stoned, imprisoned, and beaten. Not once did he complain or ask to be relieved
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How many of you were overcome with stress around this time of year? Figuring out what to get for your mother, or brother, or friend can be a daunting task. We want to be generous and get each other something more than thoughts and prayers. We want to get them something symbolic of the love
The sign that The Virgin Mary will conceive and give birth to a son, is a sure sign of God. It is the work of divine power, and could only be done by so. Today is a great day to reflect on our own lives. Allow yourself to check in. Is there a sign from
