Mark Kelly

  • Hinder

    God promises that we will be blessed over and above that which we give and also according to the measure that we use to give. But if we hold back from giving with a stingy heart, we hinder God from blessing…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Proverbs 11:24 (NIV)

  • Generously

    We are blessed when we give. God wants us to give because He knows how blessed we will be as we give generously to Him and to others. Giving is a kingdom principle – it brings more blessing to the giver…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Acts 20:35 (NIV)

  • Perfect Gift

    First and foremost, God wants us to give because it shows that we recognise He is truly the Lord of our lives. Everything we own, everything we have comes from God. So when we give, we simply offer Him…

    Created about 1 month ago

    James 1:17 (NIV)

  • Change

    The Bible gives us hope that we can change for the better as we get to know Jesus more. And through this constant encounter we will find that situations and other people around cannot help but be changed…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Romans 15:3 (MSG)

  • Yeast

    In the same way that we don’t see the action of yeast in making the dough grow in size but we see the results, we don’t always see or analyse kingdom attitudes in one another, but we can always see their…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Matthew 13:33 (MSG)

  • Clanging Gong

    Our primary motivation in all things has to be to love, and so our attitudes have to become selfless first before our behaviour can. Otherwise we’re in danger of becoming the ‘clanging gongs and clashing…

    Created about 1 month ago

    1 Corinthians 13:1 (NIV)

  • Shape

    Look at Christ. Are we seeing ourselves (our thoughts, our attitudes) changing into something that looks more like Him? (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created about 1 month ago

    Romans 8:29 (MSG)

  • Attitude

    Jesus’ obedience began with an attitude. And it’s as we follow Jesus’ way from the inside out of us, that we give Him the space and potential to work through us, both together and individually, to change…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Philippians 2:5 (NASB), Philippians 2:6 (NASB), Philippians 2:7 (NASB), Philippians 2:8 (NASB)

  • Together

    Submit your life to your Christian brother or sister, put their needs before your own. Allow yourself to be sharpened in the things of God by talking together of the things of God regularly. Never let…

    Created about 1 month ago

    Acts 2:42 (NIV)

  • Discerning

    What Paul is talking about here is about not recognising and participating in the unity that is brought about by the blood of Christ. That if we fail to understand, recognise, and participate in the oneness…

    Created about 1 month ago

    1 Corinthians 11:27 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 11:28 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 11:29 (NIV)

  • Identified

    It is because of what Christ has done that we can have fellowship together. It binds us and unites us. When we celebrate Communion, the Lord’s Supper, we are identified together as followers of Christ.…

    Created about 1 month ago

    1 Corinthians 10:16 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 10:17 (NIV)

  • Substitutionary

    Some people are abstract learners. That is, they process concepts and learn from those concepts. Others are concrete learners. That is, they process through their senses - what they see, touch, smell,…

    Created about 1 month ago

    1 Corinthians 11:23 (MSG)

  • Remembrance

    He gave his body in our stead. He paid the ultimate penalty so we didn’t have to. It’s so much more than a gift, it’s a complete substitution of our debt. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created about 1 month ago

    1 Corinthians 11:23 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NIV), 1 Corinthians 11:25 (NIV)

  • Simply Ask

    Our Father listens... and answers! If you are struggling with something or need a decision for direction. Simply ask. Do it right now, don't wait a second more. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created about 1 month ago

    2 Samuel 5:19 (MSG)

  • Quiet and Secluded

    The length of our prayers or the kind of words used are completely secondary to the honesty and integrity of our prayers before God. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created about 1 month ago

    Matthew 6:6 (MSG)

  • Actions

    Our prayer must be accompanied by a willingness to obey with our actions. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created about 1 month ago

    Exodus 14:15 (NIV)

  • Weakness

    Sometimes, like Paul, we will find that God answers prayer by giving us not what we ask for, but what we need and we are better for it. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created about 1 month ago

    2 Corinthians 12:8 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NLT)

  • Dependence

    You are dependent on God for every good; without Him you can do nothing; feel that dependence at all times, and you will always be in the spirit of prayer; and those who feel this spirit will, as frequently…

    Created 3 months ago

    1 Thessalonians 5:17 (ESV)

  • Iron

    This verse, is self explanatory. Nevertheless, in its simplicity lies instruction that can have an enormous impact on our spiritual walk with the Lord. God "grows" us using by using a variety of methods…

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)

  • Hand in Hand

    Honour cannot happen unless we are filled with wonder at what God is doing in the lives of people around us. When we are self-centered and self-focused we are unable to see the lives of others. Honour…

    Created 3 months ago

    Romans 12:10 (NIV)

  • Right Choices

    We are to have a personal relationship with the living God. We are to have loving, merciful relationships with others. We are to be obedient to God as we make right choices in our daily lives. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created 3 months ago

    Micah 6:8 (MSG)

  • Restore the Land

    The land being 'restored' is not just the actual soil, but it can also be taken to mean anything that comes from the land and the quality of life this brings - provision of food, proper use of the environment,…

    Created 3 months ago

    2 Chronicles 7:14 (NLT)

  • Glue

    Some friendships are fleeting and some are lasting. True friendships are glued together with bonds of loyalty and commitment. They remain intact despite changing external circumstances. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created 3 months ago

    Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV)

  • Surrendering

    Prayer must be the starting point for everything we do; it lays the foundations for God to move, nutures in us a spirit of surrendering everything to Him, and releases His power. (www.citychurchleeds.net)

    Created 3 months ago

    James 5:13 (NLT), James 5:14 (NLT), James 5:15 (NLT), James 5:16 (NLT), James 5:17 (NLT), James 5:18 (NLT)

  • Faith

    In order for God to work, we are often called to step into the unknown, uncomfortable or scary, daunting situations. These are situations that we may shy away from, but it is stepping in faith into the…

    Created 3 months ago

    Hebrews 11:8 (MSG), Hebrews 11:9 (MSG), Hebrews 11:10 (MSG)

  • Matthew 6:7

    Matthew 6:7 (TNIV)
    And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan

    2011-12-21

  • Luke 2:19

    Luke 2:19 (NIV)
    But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

    Created 5 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes

    2011-10-04

  • Romans 12:12

    Romans 12:12 (ESV)
    Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

    Created 10 months ago

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  • Romans 12:21

    Romans 12:21 (ESV)
    Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Isaiah 61:1

    Isaiah 61:1 (NKJV)
    The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

    Created 11 months ago

  • Isaiah 60:21

    Isaiah 60:21 (NKJV)
    Also your people shall all be righteous; They shall inherit the land forever, The branch of My planting, The work of My hands, That I may be glorified.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Mark 7:32

    Mark 7:32 (NKJV)
    Then they brought to Him one who was deaf and had an impediment in his speech, and they begged Him to put His hand on him.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Luke 9:1

    Luke 9:1 (NIV)
    When Jesus had called the Twelve together, he gave them power and authority to drive out all demons and to cure diseases,

    Created 11 months ago

  • John 3:13

    John 3:13 (NIV)
    No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Numbers 21:4

    Numbers 21:4 (NIV)
    They traveled from Mount Hor along the route to the Red Sea, to go around Edom. But the people grew impatient on the way;

    Created 11 months ago

  • Acts 10:38

    Acts 10:38 (NIV)
    how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Acts 5:14

    Acts 5:14 (NIV)
    Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Psalm 105:37

    Psalm 105:37 (NIV)
    He brought out Israel, laden with silver and gold, and from among their tribes no one faltered.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Exodus 15:23

    Exodus 15:23 (NIV)
    When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.)

    Created 11 months ago

  • Exodus 6:3

    Exodus 6:3 (NIV)
    I appeared to Abraham, to Isaac and to Jacob as God Almighty, but by my name the lord I did not make myself fully known to them.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Psalm 34:1

    Psalm 34:1 (NIV)
    I will extol the lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Psalm 34:1

    Psalm 34:1 (MSG)
    I bless god every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Psalm 1:1

    Psalm 1:1 (MSG)
    How well God must like you— you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-05-14

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-05-14

  • James 3:18

    James 3:18 (NIV)
    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • 1 Corinthians 12:7

    1 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV)
    Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Ephesians 5:18

    Ephesians 5:18 (NIV)
    Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Isaiah 26:3

    Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)
    You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Ephesians 2:14

    Ephesians 2:14 (NIV)
    For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility,

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan

    2011-04-29

  • Psalm 16:1

    Psalm 16:1 (NIV)
    Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Luke 24:30

    Luke 24:30 (NIV)
    When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them.

    Created about 1 year ago

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  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-04-20

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-01-12

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-01-12

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-01-04