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  • word=truth

    John 17:17 (NLT)
    Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.

    Created 4 months ago

  • inside pauls thank u card

    Jeremiah 17:7 (NLT)
    “But blessed are those who trust in the LORD and have made the LORD their hope and confidence.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Luke 17:33

    Luke 17:33 (NLT)
    If you cling to your life, you will lose it, and if you let your life go, you will save it.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Psalm 119:16

    Psalm 119:16 (NLT)
    I will delight in your decrees and not forget your word.

    Created 5 months ago

  • 2 Peter 3:11

    2 Peter 3:11 (NLT)
    Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live,

    Created 5 months ago

  • Colossians 4:5, Colossians 4:12

    Colossians 4:5 (NLT)
    Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.

    Colossians 4:12 (NLT)
    Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Dependent on Christ's Power

    O: Paul was a hard worker for Christ. I mean, it was evident - he had struggles too. Paul stands out because he completely depended on the "mighty power" of Jesus Christ. A: Modeling this outstanding…

    Created 6 months ago

    Colossians 1:29 (NLT)

  • Humbling Selflessness

    O: Paul advises the Philippian people to harmonize with each other. Doing that takes a lot of effort & hard work. A: I "must" (v.5) have the same attitude as Jesus. That's a command. Our church must…

    Created 6 months ago

    Philippians 2:3 (NLT)

  • hate what is wrong

    Romans 12:9 (NLT)
    Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good.

    Created 6 months ago

  • 1 Samuel 14:7

    1 Samuel 14:7 (NLT)
    “Do what you think is best,” the armor bearer replied. “I’m with you completely, whatever you decide.”

    Created 6 months ago

  • 1 Samuel 14:6

    1 Samuel 14:6 (NLT)
    “Let’s go across to the outpost of those pagans,” Jonathan said to his armor bearer. “Perhaps the LORD will help us, for nothing can hinder the LORD. He can win a battle whether he has many warriors or only a few!”

    Created 6 months ago

  • Acts 14:18

    Acts 14:18 (NLT)
    But even with these words, Paul and Barnabas could scarcely restrain the people from sacrificing to them.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Acts 13:43

    Acts 13:43 (NLT)
    Many Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, and the two men urged them to continue to rely on the grace of God.

    Created 6 months ago

  • 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Corinthians 10:24, 1 Corinthians 10:33

    1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
    The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

    1 Corinthians 10:24 (NLT)
    Don’t be concerned for your own good but for the good of others.

    1 Corinthians 10:33 (NLT)
    I, too, try to please everyone in everything I do. I don’t just do what is best for me; I do what is best for others so that many may be saved.

    Created 6 months ago

  • 1 Corinthians 9:16-17, 1 Corinthians 9:20-22

    1 Corinthians 9:16-17 (NLT)
    Yet preaching the Good News is not something I can boast about. I am compelled by God to do it. How terrible for me if I didn’t preach the Good News!

    1 Corinthians 9:20-22 (NLT)
    When I was with the Jews, I lived like a Jew to bring the Jews to Christ. When I was with those who follow the Jewish law, I too lived under that law. Even though I am not subject to the law, I did this so I could bring to Christ those who are under the law.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 15:13

    Romans 15:13 (NLT)
    I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 12:12

    Romans 12:12 (NLT)
    Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 12:8

    Romans 12:8 (NLT)
    If your gift is to encourage others, be encouraging. If it is giving, give generously. If God has given you leadership ability, take the responsibility seriously. And if you have a gift for showing kindness to others, do it gladly.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 12:1-2

    Romans 12:1-2 (NLT)
    And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 11:32-35

    Romans 11:32-35 (NLT)
    For God has imprisoned everyone in disobedience so he could have mercy on everyone.

    Created 6 months ago

  • no trust = cut off

    Romans 11:22 (NLT)
    Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in his kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 11:9

    Romans 11:9 (NLT)
    Likewise, David said, “Let their bountiful table become a snare, a trap that makes them think all is well. Let their blessings cause them to stumble, and let them get what they deserve.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 10:4

    Romans 10:4 (NLT)
    For Christ has already accomplished the purpose for which the law was given. As a result, all who believe in him are made right with God.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Romans 9:18

    Romans 9:18 (NLT)
    So you see, God chooses to show mercy to some, and he chooses to harden the hearts of others so they refuse to listen.

    Created 6 months ago

  • John 12:32

    John 12:32 (NLT)
    And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.”

    Created 6 months ago

  • Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 18:13-14, Proverbs 18:22

    Proverbs 18:10 (NLT)
    The name of the LORD is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe.

    Proverbs 18:13-14 (NLT)
    Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish.

    Proverbs 18:22 (NLT)
    The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the LORD.

    Created 6 months ago

  • Proverbs 16:19

    Proverbs 16:19 (NLT)
    Better to live humbly with the poor than to share plunder with the proud.

    Created 6 months ago

  • From Grief to Joy

    Observation: Jesus is warning the disciples of things to come that are hard to believe. Application: I need to trust in the things Jesus tells me and hold them as absolute truths. I also need to rely…

    Created 9 months ago

    John 16:20 (NLT)

  • Flock to Jesus

    Observation: All the people at Bethany rushed to see Jesus when he arrived. They also wanted to see Lazarus, who Jesus raised from the dead. Application: I should have the same attitude as the people…

    Created 9 months ago

    John 12:9 (NLT)

  • Perishable vs Eternal

    Observation: when Jesus feeds the 5000, Philip & Andrew are seeing things at a merely human point of view. Jesus tests them. He wants to train them to start thinking about eternity & not "perishable"…

    Created 9 months ago

    John 6:7 (NLT), John 6:9 (NLT), John 6:26 (NLT), John 6:27 (NLT)

  • Greater, Less

    Observation: The fact of the matter is He's God & I'm not. Application: Stop exalting myself, & instead exalt the One who "must become greater & greater." Prayer: God, all glory & honor to you. Allow…

    Created 9 months ago

    John 3:30 (NLT)

  • Man of His Word

    Observation: Jesus is a man of His word. He does what he says he's going to do. Every time! Application: I can rest assured that Jesus will keep all of His promises. I need to live in such a way that…

    Created 9 months ago

    John 2:22 (NLT)

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    2011-08-31

  • A leader is a servant

    Observation: Jesus was the ultimate example of a leader, yet He was also the ultimate example of a servant. Jesus is the greatest yet He took the lowest rank. Application: It so hard to imagine that…

    Created 9 months ago

    Luke 22:26 (NLT)

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-08-30