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  • What Do You Focus On When the World Opposes You?

    The Bible teaches that if you are a true believer you will be persecuted... Three Places to Focus: 1.On God Acts 18:9-10 Psalms 46:1-3 2.On Each Other Acts 4:32-37 Remember that every time persecution…

    Created 14 days ago

    Acts 18:8 (NIV)

  • When My Fear and My Faith Collide

    John 20:30-31 (NCV) Why is this miracle in the middle of John 6? •Answer: To address the fear in His disciples •Being afraid and a coward are two different things John 6:19 The costly effects of…

    Created 14 days ago

    John 6:19 (NLT)

  • Mothers Day

    A column by Erma Bombeck tells of God in the act of creating mothers. She says that on the day God created mothers He had already worked long overtime. And an angel said to Him, "Lord, you sure are spending…

    Created 14 days ago

    John 19:26 (NLT)

  • You know me!!!

    PSALMS 139:1-24 (CEV)
    You have looked deep into my heart, [Lord], and you know all about me.

    Created 17 days ago

  • can not be tempted more than we can handle

    1 CORINTHIANS 10:13 (CEV)
    You are tempted in the same way that everyone else is tempted. But God can be trusted not to let you be tempted too much, and he will show you how to escape from your temptations.

    Created 20 days ago

  • Too Good Not To Believe

    •John writes with 2 goals: Belief and Life What is too good to not believe? 1.Jesus is The Word. John 1:1 John 1:14a (NLT) •The word is not a philosophy. The word is a person! Hebrews 1:1-3 (NCV)…

    Created 2 months ago

    John 20:31 (NIV)

  • Developing Patience

    Job 6:11 (NCV) Q#1: When do I need to be patient? 1.When my circumstances are uncontrollable. James 5:7 •To worry about the things I can change is foolish! •To worry about the things I cannot change…

    Created 3 months ago

    James 5:7 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2012-02-27

  • Facing My Future

    Proverbs 24:14 (NLT) The common mistakes... Mistakes #1: Planning Without God. James 4:13-14 •The Solution: Include God in ALL my plans! James 4:15 Proverbs 16:9 (LB) Proverbs 19:21 (NLT) Mistake…

    Created 3 months ago

    James 4:13 (NIV)

  • Relating Wisely With Others

    Proverbs 9:12 (ERV) If I have God's wisdom... 1.It will show in my lifestyle. James 3:13 (NCV) James 3:14-16 2.I will not compromise my integrity. James 3:17 1 John 3:3 (NCV) Proverbs 10:9 3.I…

    Created 4 months ago

    James 3:18 (NIV)

  • How to Manage My Mouth

    I will manage my mouth... 1.When I Respect the Power of My Words. •My tongue directs where I go! James 3:3-5 (NCV) •My tongue can destroy what I have! James 3:5-6 (NLT) •My tongue displays who I am!…

    Created 4 months ago

    James 3:2 (GWT)

  • Real Faith

    What is real faith? 1.Real faith is not just something I say. James 2:14 (NLT) Matthew 7:21 (NLT) 2.Real faith is not just something I feel. James 2:16 James 2:17 (NLT) 3.Real faith is not just…

    Created 4 months ago

    James 2:14 (NIV)

  • How to Treat Others Right

    1.Avoid Playing Favorites! James 2:1-13 Common Areas of Discrimination: •Appearance. (James 2:1-4 (GN), John 7:24) •Ancestory. (Colossians 3:11 (NLT)) •Age. (1 Timothy 5:1-2 (NLT) •Acheivement.…

    Created 4 months ago

    James 2:1 (NIV)

  • How to Be Blessed By the Bible

    Three Steps to be Blessed by the Bible: Step #1: Receive God's Word. James 1:21 How do I prepare to receive God's word? -Be Quiet... James 1:19a Psalms 46:10 (NCV) -Be Calm... James 1:19b James…

    Created 5 months ago

    James 1:25 (NIV)

  • Let's Grow Up!

    Ephesians 4:11-15 (NLT) Facts about Maturity -Maturity is God's desire for my life. James 1:4 (CEV) Colossians 1:28 (CEV) -Maturity does NOT automatically happen! Hebrews 5:12 (NLT) -Maturity is…

    Created 5 months ago

    HEBREWS 6:3 (CEV)

  • Profiting From My Problems

    For facts I need to know about my problems: 1.My Problems are Inevitable. "...whenever you face trials..." John 16:33 1 Peter 4:12 2.My Problems are Unpredictable. "...whenever you face trials..."…

    Created 5 months ago

    James 1:2 (NIV), James 1:3 (NIV), James 1:4 (NIV)

  • 2012-The New Year Is Here!

    Psalm 37:19 2 Chronicles 20:12 "...we don't know what to do..." "...our eyes are upon you..." 2 Chronicles 20:14-19 A MAN stood up! Then he told them not to be afraid! Nothing is bigger than God!…

    Created 6 months ago

    2 Chronicles 20:12 (NIV)

  • Receiving God's Joy

    Job 8:21 (NCV) Why does God want to give me His joy? -God wants me to enjoy my life! Psalm 16:11 (LB) Nowhere in the Bible does God say He wants us to be depressed! -God wants me to endure through…

    Created 6 months ago

    Luke 2:10 (NIV)

  • Receiving God's Peace

    Psalm 29:11b (MSG) God gives his people peace. The 3 Sources of Disruption: 1.My Problems. (Job 3:26 ...only trouble comes...) 2.My Relationships. (Psalm 120:6-7) 3.My Regrets. (Psalm 32:3 ...when…

    Created 6 months ago

    Isaiah 9:6 (NIV)

  • Not a Fan

    Peter was able to go from being a fan to a follower. Act 1 shows the change. "Peter stood up among the eleven."

    Created 6 months ago

    John 21:15 (NIV), John 21:16 (NIV), John 21:17 (NIV), John 21:18 (NIV), John 21:19 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-12-04

  • What Now?

    Colossians 1:18 Colossians 2:19 Fact: God doesn't want me to stay where I am at! Hebrews 6:1 (NLT) God Wants Me To: 1.Move on to Maturity Hebrews 6:1 (NLT) -Becoming mature is my choice! Hebrews…

    Created 6 months ago

    Hebrews 6:1 (NIV)

  • When Followers Are Offended

    Principle: When I follow Jesus I will be offended. John 6 As a follower, I can expect... 1.Jesus will challenge my motives. John 6:26a Proverbs 16:2 Jesus will question my "why"! 2.Jesus will…

    Created 7 months ago

    Luke 9:23 (NIV)

  • More Than Rules

    Following Jesus involves following his rules. Luke 6:46 Why should I follow God's rules? 1. Because God's rules are good. (Psalms 19:9-11, 119:128) 2. Because God's rules protect me. (Proverbs 4:6)…

    Created 7 months ago

    Luke 9:23 (NIV)

  • Those Who Are Perishing

    See 2 Corinthians 4:3 and Proverbs 31:6.

    Created 7 months ago

    1 Corinthians 1:18 (NIV)

  • Those Who Are Perishing

    See 2 Corinthians 4:3

    Created 7 months ago

    Proverbs 31:6 (ESV)

  • Those Who Are Perishing

    Look at Proverbs 31:6. When it speaks of alcohol it says that it is "for those who are perishing." This passage ssays that those who are perishing are the ones to whom the gospel is still veiled. Then…

    Created 7 months ago

    2 Corinthians 4:3 (ESV)

  • Acting Like a King

    Proverbs 31:1-9 (NIV)
    The sayings of King Lemuel—an inspired utterance his mother taught him.

    Created 7 months ago

  • R.S.V.P.

    Luke 9:23 What does Jesus mean when he says "anyone?" Anyone is welcome! Mark 8:34 (NLT) If my relationship is not personal, it's not real. John 7:17 Anyone means everyone! Matthew 22:2, 9 Talmid (Talmeed)…

    Created 7 months ago

    Luke 9:26 (NIV)

  • Man On Fire

    Jesus replaced our death with his own. See "Man On Fire" chapter 27. It is a secular picture of what Jesus did for us.

    Created 7 months ago

    Isaiah 42:6 (NIV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-10-16

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-10-09

  • Being productive

    2 Peter 1:5-9 (NIV)
    For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;

    Created 8 months ago

  • Not Guilty

    Romans 8:1-4 (NIV)
    Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,

    Created 8 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-10-03

  • Homosexuality is sinful

    1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (NIV)
    Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor men who have sex with men

    Created 8 months ago