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  • desperation for friend to encounter Jesus,

    O... The desperation the guys had to see their friend healed by Jesus, always hits me. They went to huge lengths to get their friend to Jesus, knowing how much a difference Jesus can make in his life,…

    Created 3 months ago

    Mark 2:2 (NLT), Mark 2:3 (NLT), Mark 2:4 (NLT)

  • the invite

    o. verses are about the parable of the banquet... the king first invited people, but when the time came they weren't interested...So these are people who know about the party and should be there, but…

    Created 3 months ago

    Matthew 22:5 (KJV), Matthew 22:6 (KJV), Matthew 22:7 (KJV), Matthew 22:9 (KJV), Matthew 22:10 (KJV)

  • Jesus

    O. Jesus is accepting... he hung out with sinners and tax collectors, the people who were rejected from society Jesus is compassionate, and merciful, he loved people, even when he could see their faults.…

    Created 4 months ago

    MATTHEW 9:13 (CEV), MATTHEW 9:28 (CEV), MATTHEW 9:35 (CEV), MATTHEW 9:36 (CEV)

  • Jesus the healer

    so this man comes to Jesus and asks Jesus to heal him.... although doesn't just asks, but declares that Jesus can heal him, if Jesus wants to. and Jesus wanted to. then a soldier, who had a sick servant,…

    Created 4 months ago

    MATTHEW 8:2 (CEV), MATTHEW 8:3 (CEV), MATTHEW 8:6 (CEV), MATTHEW 8:7 (CEV), MATTHEW 8:8 (CEV)

  • blessings

    God blesses those that want to obey him more than eating or drinking.... how often do I/we allow the little daily things to distract us from obeying God... When we hear God tell us to go do something…

    Created 4 months ago

    MATTHEW 5:6 (CEV)

  • Response to Jesus

    There is a variety of responses that people can have when they encounter Jesus... And it was the same when Jesus arrived on earth as a baby... The wise men, came in awe, reverence, worship and excitement,…

    Created 4 months ago

    MATTHEW 2:2 (CEV), MATTHEW 2:3 (CEV), MATTHEW 2:9 (CEV), MATTHEW 2:10 (CEV), MATTHEW 2:11 (CEV)

  • power of testimony

    This is an example of how powerful a testimony about God can be... from Moses testimony of God's protection and provision, Moses' father in law came to know and proclaim "the Lord is the Greatest God"....…

    Created 4 months ago

    EXODUS 18:7 (CEV), EXODUS 18:8 (CEV), EXODUS 18:9 (CEV), EXODUS 18:10 (CEV), EXODUS 18:11 (CEV), EXODUS 18:12 (CEV)

  • The Lord Gives Me Victory

    This is just after the Israelites defeated the Amalekites, while Moses was holding his arms up to heaven. This statement was made after victory of a war/battle... but that is not the only sort of victory…

    Created 4 months ago

    EXODUS 17:15 (CEV), EXODUS 17:16 (CEV)

  • surrender

    this passage tells of abramham wad willing to surrender his only son for God... not only that but his son was the answer to God's promise to him.

    Created 5 months ago

    GENESIS 22:9 (CEV), GENESIS 22:10 (CEV), GENESIS 22:16 (CEV), GENESIS 22:17 (CEV)

  • desires

    don't be a slave to your desires... this is one area i am not good at, i give in to some of my desires heaps. Mainly when it comes to food, and laziness when i am tired. Jesus forgive me for giving…

    Created 6 months ago

    1 THESSALONIANS 4:5 (CEV)

  • intercession

    So Paul was writing the Corinthians, saying that he didn't want to be hard handed when he returned... in other words he didn't have to come in and tell people off for the way that people have been living...…

    Created 7 months ago

    2 Corinthians 12:21 (CEB)

  • chosen by God

    These verses show that the Corinthians were chosen by God to follow Jesus. there wasnt anything that was special about them, besides they believed what was preached about Jesus (which seemed really foolish…

    Created 7 months ago

    1 CORINTHIANS 1:26 (CEV), 1 CORINTHIANS 1:27 (CEV), 1 CORINTHIANS 1:28 (CEV), 1 CORINTHIANS 1:29 (CEV)

  • walk in power of Christ

    this passage says that all who believe in Jesus will do wonderful works, they heal sick, evict demons, even frr bitten by snakes and not harmed... however in the western world we dont see this happening…

    Created 7 months ago

    JOB 26:1 (CEV), JOB 27:1 (CEV), MARK 15:1 (CEV), MARK 16:1 (CEV)

  • ask for faith

    O... Jesus asked the father of the boy if he had faith, the father responded yes, but ask Jesus to help Jim have ore. A.. we can ask Jesus for more faith. that we would grow in our faith, and fully believe…

    Created 7 months ago

    MARK 9:23 (CEV), MARK 9:24 (CEV)

  • prepare the way

    the scriptures foretold of someone in the desert calling out... prepare the way for the Lord.... John the Baptist was this man... however the prophecy didnt end there.. John the Baptist isnt tce only…

    Created 7 months ago

    MARK 1:2 (CEV), MARK 1:3 (CEV), MARK 1:4 (CEV)

  • what lengths do we go to

    O... these four people were bringing their friend to meet Jesus, cause they knew He could transform their friend's life.  And since they couldn't get to Him, they cut a hole in the roof and lowered their…

    Created 7 months ago

    MARK 2:3 (CEV), MARK 2:4 (CEV)

  • spiritually blind

    O.. Saul was persecuting the church, he was going to different towns and arresting people who believe in and was following Jesus... Saul was unable to see the truth of Jesus he was spiritually blind...…

    Created 8 months ago

    Acts 9:4 (KJV), Acts 9:5 (KJV), Acts 9:6 (KJV), Acts 9:7 (KJV), Acts 9:8 (KJV)

  • know the Word

    Stephen knew the word of God, He was able to recount the history of the Isrealites... which gave him the background of why he believed in Jesus... and was able to share that with other people, with the…

    Created 8 months ago

    Acts 7:2 (KJV), Acts 7:3 (KJV), Acts 7:4 (KJV)

  • listening to the needs of others

    O... the greek followers were pointing out an injustice to their widows, they weren't being given their share of food...  the Apostles respond with an action to see justice up held... they asked for 7…

    Created 8 months ago

    Acts 6:1 (KJV)

  • worthy offering and praise

    The Israel priest were offering sacrifices that weren't appropriate or worthy to give as an offering to God... they were giving second best at most... by the sound of it they were giving what they didn't…

    Created 8 months ago

    MALACHI 1:7 (CEV), MALACHI 1:8 (CEV), MALACHI 1:14 (CEV), MALACHI 2:11 (CEV), MALACHI 2:13 (CEV), MALACHI 2:14 (CEV)

  • ask seek knock

    Jesus was talking about prayer, teaching the disciples how to pray then He told the to ask, seek and knock... those who ask will be answered, those who seek will find, and those who knock, tce door qik…

    Created 8 months ago

    LUKE 11:9 (CEV), LUKE 11:10 (CEV)

  • going out

    Jesus sent his followers out, in pairs, to heal the sick and proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God... He told the to take nothin, to rely on God and that He will provide. if ppl took them in, they…

    Created 8 months ago

    LUKE 10:3 (CEV), LUKE 10:4 (CEV), LUKE 10:9 (CEV), LUKE 10:11 (CEV)

  • welcoming in

    o... so Jesus took His disciples away so they could be together. But the crowd found out and followed Him... Jesus welcomed them in... loved, healed and shared God's kingdom with them. a.... take time…

    Created 8 months ago

    Luke 9:10 (NCV), Luke 9:11 (NCV)

  • Daniel was studing the books of the prophets, and…

    Daniel was studing the books of the prophets, and read that the Lord told Jeremiah that "jerusalem will lie in ruin for 70 years." mdue to the israelites disobeying God Daniel took this seriously, his…

    Created 8 months ago

    Daniel 9:1 (KJV), Daniel 9:3 (KJV), Daniel 9:5 (KJV)

  • dont give up with meeting with Jesus

    so these ppl really wanted their friend healed and tried to get him into the house to Jesus a normal way but couldnt. but they didnt give up, they dug thru the roof... they worked hard in order for their…

    Created 8 months ago

    LUKE 5:16 (CEV), LUKE 5:18 (CEV), LUKE 5:19 (CEV)

  • freedom from chains

    Psalm 107:10-15 (CEV)
    Some of you were prisoners suffering in deepest darkness and bound by chains,

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 103:1

    Psalm 103:1 (CEV)
    With all my heart I praise the [Lord], and with all that I am I praise his holy name!

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 103:2

    Psalm 103:2 (CEV)
    With all my heart I praise the [Lord]! I will never forget how kind he has been.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 103:3

    Psalm 103:3 (CEV)
    The [Lord] forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick,

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 103:4

    Psalm 103:4 (CEV)
    and protects us from death. His kindness and love are a crown on our heads.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Psalm 103:5

    Psalm 103:5 (CEV)
    Each day that we live, he provides for our needs and gives us the strength of a young eagle.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Isaiah 54:17

    Isaiah 54:17 (CEV)
    Weapons made to attack you won't be successful; words spoken against you won't hurt at all. My servants, Jerusalem is yours! I, the [Lord], promise to bless you with victory.

    Created 10 months ago

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    2011-07-25

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    2011-07-17

  • Isaiah 32:15

    Isaiah 32:15 (CEV)
    When the Spirit is given to us from heaven, deserts will become orchards thick as fertile forests.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 32:16

    Isaiah 32:16 (CEV)
    Honesty and justice will prosper there,

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 32:17

    Isaiah 32:17 (CEV)
    and justice will produce lasting peace and security.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 32:18

    Isaiah 32:18 (CEV)
    You, the [Lord]'s people, will live in peace, calm and secure,

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 32:19

    Isaiah 32:19 (CEV)
    even if hailstones flatten forests and cities.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 32:20

    Isaiah 32:20 (CEV)
    You will have God's blessing, as you plant your crops beside streams, while your donkeys and cattle roam freely about.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 35:3

    Isaiah 35:3 (CEV)
    Here is a message for all who are weak, trembling, and worried:

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 35:4

    Isaiah 35:4 (CEV)
    “Cheer up! Don't be afraid. Your God is coming to punish your enemies. God will take revenge on them and rescue you.”

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 35:5

    Isaiah 35:5 (CEV)
    The blind will see, and the ears of the deaf will be healed.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 35:6

    Isaiah 35:6 (CEV)
    Those who were lame will leap around like deer; tongues once silent will shout for joy. Water will rush through the desert.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 35:7

    Isaiah 35:7 (CEV)
    Scorching sand will turn into a lake, and thirsty ground will flow with fountains. Grass will grow in deserts, where packs of wild dogs once made their home.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 35:10

    Isaiah 35:10 (CEV)
    The people the [Lord] has rescued will come back singing as they enter Zion. Happiness will be a crown everyone will always wear. They will celebrate and shout because all sorrows and worries will be gone far away.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:12

    James 1:12 (CEV)
    God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:13

    James 1:13 (CEV)
    Don't blame God when you are tempted! God cannot be tempted by evil, and he doesn't use evil to tempt others.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:15

    James 1:15 (CEV)
    Our desires make us sin, and when sin is finished with us, it leaves us dead.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:16

    James 1:16 (CEV)
    Don't be fooled, my dear friends.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:17

    James 1:17 (CEV)
    Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:18

    James 1:18 (CEV)
    He wanted us to be his own special people, and so he sent the true message to give us new birth.

    Created 11 months ago

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    2011-06-05

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    2011-06-05

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    2011-04-29

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    2011-04-09

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    2011-04-03