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Living the cross and resurrection: the power of hope
1CORINTHIANS 15 People can be wary of hope. Does hope build people up for a let down? "That can be dangerous in the inside." - shawshank redemption. some people didn't think they needed the resurrection…
Created about 1 month ago
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Good Shepherd
Rulers are often described as shepherds, and Moses, Amos others were actual shepherds. Sheep are Gods people, Shepherds are meant to look after them. v6 connects with the previous chapter. Jesus opens…
Created 3 months ago
Ezekiel 34:2 (TNIV), Ezekiel 34:3 (TNIV), Ezekiel 34:4 (TNIV), Ezekiel 34:11 (TNIV), Ezekiel 34:12 (TNIV), Ezekiel 34:23 (TNIV), Ezekiel 34:24 (TNIV), John 10:1 (TNIV), John 10:2 (TNIV), John 10:3 (TNIV), John 10:4 (TNIV), John 10:5 (TNIV), John 10:6 (TNIV), John 10:7 (TNIV), John 10:8 (TNIV), John 10:9 (TNIV), John 10:10 (TNIV), John 10:11 (TNIV), John 10:12 (TNIV), John 10:13 (TNIV), John 10:14 (TNIV), John 10:15 (TNIV), John 10:16 (TNIV), John 10:17 (TNIV), John 10:18 (TNIV), John 10:19 (TNIV), John 10:20 (TNIV), John 10:21 (TNIV), John 10:22 (TNIV), John 10:23 (TNIV), John 10:24 (TNIV), John 10:25 (TNIV), John 10:26 (TNIV), John 10:27 (TNIV), John 10:28 (TNIV), John 10:29 (TNIV), John 10:30 (TNIV)
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The message of John 9
Jesus came to the world to give sight to the blind. People often think hardship is a direct result of sin, and is a specific punishment for something. Hardship is in the world because of the presence…
Created 3 months ago
Exodus 33:20 (TNIV), Isaiah 42:6 (TNIV), Isaiah 42:7 (TNIV), John 1:18 (TNIV), John 9:1 (TNIV), John 9:2 (TNIV), John 9:3 (TNIV), John 9:4 (TNIV), John 9:5 (TNIV), John 9:6 (TNIV), John 9:7 (TNIV), John 9:8 (TNIV), John 9:9 (TNIV), John 9:10 (TNIV), John 9:11 (TNIV), John 9:12 (TNIV), John 9:13 (TNIV), John 9:14 (TNIV), John 9:15 (TNIV), John 9:16 (TNIV), John 9:17 (TNIV), John 9:18 (TNIV), John 9:19 (TNIV), John 9:20 (TNIV), John 9:21 (TNIV), John 9:22 (TNIV), John 9:23 (TNIV), John 9:24 (TNIV), John 9:25 (TNIV), John 9:26 (TNIV), John 9:27 (TNIV), John 9:28 (TNIV), John 9:29 (TNIV), John 9:30 (TNIV), John 9:31 (TNIV), John 9:32 (TNIV), John 9:33 (TNIV), John 9:34 (TNIV), John 9:35 (TNIV), John 9:36 (TNIV), John 9:37 (TNIV), John 9:38 (TNIV), John 9:39 (TNIV), John 9:40 (TNIV), John 9:41 (TNIV), 1 Peter 3:15 (TNIV)
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2012-01-02
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-12-29
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Blessed are the peacemakers
peace = absence of war. really? no. Matt10 Hebrew word for peace is shalom. it is used for welfare, harmony, health of a community, God's presence. God makes peace with sinful people all through the bible.…
Created 7 months ago
Psalm 85:1 (NIV), Psalm 85:2 (NIV), Psalm 85:3 (NIV), Psalm 85:4 (NIV), Psalm 85:5 (NIV), Psalm 85:6 (NIV), Psalm 85:7 (NIV), Psalm 85:8 (NIV), Psalm 85:9 (NIV), Psalm 85:10 (NIV), Psalm 85:11 (NIV), Psalm 85:12 (NIV), Psalm 85:13 (NIV), Matthew 5:9 (NIV), Matthew 10:34 (NIV), Matthew 10:35 (NIV), Matthew 10:36 (NIV), Romans 10:14 (NIV), Romans 10:15 (NIV), Ephesians 4:3 (NIV)
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Blessed are the pure in heart
if we claim to be Christians, these beatitudes are what we should look like. All of these are relevant, this whole List is not one to pick from, but all Christians should be all of these. Purity is not…
Created 7 months ago
Psalm 24:1 (NIV), Psalm 24:2 (NIV), Psalm 24:3 (NIV), Psalm 24:4 (NIV), Psalm 24:5 (NIV), Psalm 24:6 (NIV), Psalm 24:7 (NIV), Psalm 24:8 (NIV), Psalm 24:9 (NIV), Psalm 24:10 (NIV), Ezekiel 36:25 (NIV), Ezekiel 36:26 (NIV), Ezekiel 36:27 (NIV), Matthew 5:8 (NIV), Hebrews 12:14 (NIV)
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The heart of the Christian (poor in spirit)
Our hearts are not what they should be. Yet God chooses to bless people. A Christian is not perfect. the poor in spirit are those who recognise things are not right, and are at a loss. they call God…
Created 8 months ago
Isaiah 57:15 (NIV), Isaiah 61:1 (NIV), Isaiah 61:2 (NIV), Isaiah 61:3 (NIV), Matthew 5:3 (NIV), Mark 7:21 (NIV)
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Praying for Power
our world thinks power is important. 9/11 was asserting power over usa, and the war on terror is a powerful response. power over sin & illness, the church wants power too. Ephasus was a powerful city.…
Created 9 months ago
Matthew 28:19 (NIV), Ephesians 3:14 (NIV), Ephesians 3:15 (NIV), Ephesians 3:16 (NIV), Ephesians 3:17 (NIV), Ephesians 3:18 (NIV), Ephesians 3:19 (NIV), Ephesians 3:20 (NIV), Ephesians 3:21 (NIV), Ephesians 5:25 (NIV), Philippians 2:5 (NIV), Colossians 3:13 (NIV)
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The God who is there
We want an authentic relationship with God. we shouldn't pretend everything is fine, David at this point is a model. v9-10 he admits this. He doesn't even feel close to God v22. If King David felt like…
Created 9 months ago
Psalm 31:1 (NIV), Psalm 31:2 (NIV), Psalm 31:3 (NIV), Psalm 31:4 (NIV), Psalm 31:5 (NIV), Psalm 31:6 (NIV), Psalm 31:7 (NIV), Psalm 31:8 (NIV), Psalm 31:9 (NIV), Psalm 31:10 (NIV), Psalm 31:11 (NIV), Psalm 31:12 (NIV), Psalm 31:13 (NIV), Psalm 31:14 (NIV), Psalm 31:15 (NIV), Psalm 31:16 (NIV), Psalm 31:17 (NIV), Psalm 31:18 (NIV), Psalm 31:19 (NIV), Psalm 31:20 (NIV), Psalm 31:21 (NIV), Psalm 31:22 (NIV), Psalm 31:23 (NIV), Psalm 31:24 (NIV)
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A psalm of praise
Words really show how we feel about people. Exalt means to be lifted up so that people can see how great they are. David was in a dark place and God brought an end to it when he wrote this psalm, pain,…
Created 10 months ago
Psalm 30:1 (NIV), Psalm 30:2 (NIV), Psalm 30:3 (NIV), Psalm 30:4 (NIV), Psalm 30:5 (NIV), Psalm 30:6 (NIV), Psalm 30:7 (NIV), Psalm 30:8 (NIV), Psalm 30:9 (NIV), Psalm 30:10 (NIV), Psalm 30:11 (NIV), Psalm 30:12 (NIV)
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The God above the storm
We have a picture of Heaven in v1-2 The creator's power, The voice of the Lord is creating agitation. This storm, the voice of the Lord, is judgement. see the reference to Noah's flood. The picture of…
Created 10 months ago
Job 11:7 (NIV), Job 11:8 (NIV), Job 11:9 (NIV), Job 13:8 (NIV), Psalm 29:1 (NIV), Psalm 29:2 (NIV), Psalm 29:3 (NIV), Psalm 29:4 (NIV), Psalm 29:5 (NIV), Psalm 29:6 (NIV), Psalm 29:7 (NIV), Psalm 29:8 (NIV), Psalm 29:9 (NIV), Psalm 29:10 (NIV), Psalm 29:11 (NIV), Colossians 1:16 (NIV)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-08-07
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why do you tolerate evil?
suffering is the most common barrier to coming to faith, people are angry at God. It also kills the living in the here and now, enjoying stuff. Habakkuk asks the question, why do you tolerate evil? v3.…
Created 10 months ago
Habakkuk 1:1 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:2 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:3 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:4 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:5 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:6 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:7 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:8 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:9 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:10 (NIV), Habakkuk 1:11 (NIV)
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crisis, confidence & contemplation
A lot of people have fears. some of death, some less significant of spiders. cultural anxiety of global warming, financial crisis, the future of their children. a lot of people worry about work too. Christians…
Created 10 months ago
2 Samuel 7:27 (TNIV), Psalm 27:1 (TNIV), Psalm 27:2 (TNIV), Psalm 27:3 (TNIV), Psalm 27:4 (TNIV), Psalm 27:5 (TNIV), Psalm 27:6 (TNIV), Psalm 27:7 (TNIV), Psalm 27:8 (TNIV), Psalm 27:9 (TNIV), Psalm 27:10 (TNIV), Psalm 27:11 (TNIV), Psalm 27:12 (TNIV), Psalm 27:13 (TNIV), Psalm 27:14 (TNIV)
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Genesis- why bother with the controversy?
The events in gen 1-11 focuses on all humanity. It shows us a biblical understanding of our world. Be careful not to abandon relationships by trying to be spiritual. God is relational, don't try to be…
Created 12 months ago
Genesis 1:27 (NIV), Genesis 11:4 (NIV), Genesis 11:5 (NIV), Genesis 11:6 (NIV), Genesis 11:7 (NIV), Genesis 11:8 (NIV), Genesis 12:1 (NIV), Genesis 12:2 (NIV), Genesis 12:3 (NIV), 1 Timothy 4:4 (NIV), 1 Timothy 4:5 (NIV)
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healing and forgiving
Luke 5:17-26 (NIV)
One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick.Created 12 months ago
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Where it all went wrong. Gen 3
Creation is beautiful where we have not wrecked it. The beauty is tainted by the ugliness of death, selfishness, sin. Gen3 is where perfection of Gen2 is tainted. This chapter prepares us for knowing…
Created about 1 year ago
Genesis 2:25 (TNIV), Genesis 3:1 (TNIV), Genesis 3:2 (TNIV), Genesis 3:3 (TNIV), Genesis 3:4 (TNIV), Genesis 3:5 (TNIV), Genesis 3:6 (TNIV), Genesis 3:7 (TNIV), Genesis 3:8 (TNIV), Genesis 3:9 (TNIV), Genesis 3:10 (TNIV), Genesis 3:11 (TNIV), Genesis 3:12 (TNIV), Genesis 3:13 (TNIV), Genesis 3:14 (TNIV), Genesis 3:15 (TNIV), Genesis 3:16 (TNIV), Genesis 3:17 (TNIV), Genesis 3:18 (TNIV), Genesis 3:19 (TNIV), Genesis 3:20 (TNIV), Genesis 3:21 (TNIV), Genesis 3:22 (TNIV), Genesis 3:23 (TNIV), Genesis 3:24 (TNIV), 1 Peter 5:8 (TNIV), Revelation 22:1 (TNIV), Revelation 22:2 (TNIV), Revelation 22:3 (TNIV)
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Being Human
How do humans fit into this world? What is there purpose? 'I belong centre stage' 'I don't belong anywhere' Gen2 corrects both of those pride and low self worth. The most important thing in the universe…
Created about 1 year ago
Genesis 1:26 (TNIV), Genesis 1:27 (TNIV), Genesis 1:28 (TNIV), Genesis 1:29 (TNIV), Genesis 1:30 (TNIV), Genesis 1:31 (TNIV), Genesis 2:4 (TNIV), Genesis 2:5 (TNIV), Genesis 2:6 (TNIV), Genesis 2:7 (TNIV), Genesis 2:8 (TNIV), Genesis 2:9 (TNIV), Genesis 2:10 (TNIV), Genesis 2:11 (TNIV), Genesis 2:12 (TNIV), Genesis 2:13 (TNIV), Genesis 2:14 (TNIV), Genesis 2:15 (TNIV), Genesis 2:16 (TNIV), Genesis 2:17 (TNIV), Genesis 2:18 (TNIV), Genesis 2:19 (TNIV), Genesis 2:20 (TNIV), Genesis 2:21 (TNIV), Genesis 2:22 (TNIV), Genesis 2:23 (TNIV), Genesis 2:24 (TNIV), Genesis 2:25 (TNIV), Matthew 28:18 (TNIV), Matthew 28:19 (TNIV)
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Hebrews 11:6
Hebrews 11:6 (CEV)
But without faith no one can please God. We must believe that God is real and rewards everyone who searches for him.Created about 1 year ago
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Genesis 15:3
Genesis 15:3 (CEV)
You have not given me any children, and this servant of mine will inherit everything.”Created about 1 year ago
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Genesis 15:4
Genesis 15:4 (CEV)
The [Lord] replied, “No, he won't! You will have a son of your own, and everything you have will be his.”Created about 1 year ago
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Genesis 15:5
Genesis 15:5 (CEV)
Then the [Lord] took Abram outside and said, “Look at the sky and see if you can count the stars. That's how many descendants you will have.”Created about 1 year ago
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Genesis 12:1
Genesis 12:1 (CEV)
The [Lord] said to Abram: Leave your country, your family, and your relatives and go to the land that I will show you.Created about 1 year ago
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Genesis 12:2
Genesis 12:2 (CEV)
I will bless you and make your descendants into a great nation. You will become famous and be a blessing to others.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-05-01
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Romans 3:23
Romans 3:23 (CEV)
All of us have sinned and fallen short of God's glory.Created about 1 year ago
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Matthew 16:18
We are a church that belongs to Jesus. The devil will not overcome God's church. Lets not lose heart, God builds his church through us, by his power. It is not our church, and its not by our power.…
Created about 1 year ago
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Jonah 2
Sometimes the Grace of God fails to result in praise. It is no accident that Jonah is inside the whale for 3 days and 3 nights. Jesus points that out in Matthew. This Grace is Miraculous. It is a miracle…
Created about 1 year ago
Exodus 34:6 (TNIV), Exodus 34:7 (TNIV), Jonah 1:17 (TNIV), Jonah 2:1 (TNIV), Jonah 2:2 (TNIV), Jonah 2:3 (TNIV), Jonah 2:4 (TNIV), Jonah 2:5 (TNIV), Jonah 2:6 (TNIV), Jonah 2:7 (TNIV), Jonah 2:8 (TNIV), Jonah 2:9 (TNIV), Jonah 2:10 (TNIV), Matthew 12:40 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:4 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:6 (TNIV)
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1 John 4
The more you love someone the more you will sacrifice. Jesus gave up his life for his people. The more we get to know Jesus, the more we are able to love like he does.
Created about 1 year ago
1 John 4:7 (TNIV), 1 John 4:8 (TNIV), 1 John 4:9 (TNIV), 1 John 4:10 (TNIV), 1 John 4:11 (TNIV), 1 John 4:12 (TNIV)
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-03-20
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Jonah 1
A Scandalous Grace Are we God centered? Are we learning about who God is and how to obey Him. We sing about Gods Grace a lot, but the Grace shown here may be different to hoe we like to think about it.…
Created about 1 year ago
Psalm 139:1 (TNIV), Psalm 139:7 (TNIV), Psalm 139:8 (TNIV), Psalm 139:9 (TNIV), Psalm 139:10 (TNIV), Jonah 1:1 (TNIV), Jonah 1:2 (TNIV), Jonah 1:3 (TNIV), Jonah 1:4 (TNIV), Jonah 1:5 (TNIV), Jonah 1:6 (TNIV), Jonah 1:7 (TNIV), Jonah 1:8 (TNIV), Jonah 1:9 (TNIV), Jonah 1:10 (TNIV), Jonah 1:11 (TNIV), Jonah 1:12 (TNIV), Jonah 1:13 (TNIV), Jonah 1:14 (TNIV), Jonah 1:15 (TNIV), Jonah 1:16 (TNIV), Jonah 1:17 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:15 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:16 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:17 (TNIV), 2 Corinthians 4:18 (TNIV)
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Ephesians
People are to look both at Jesus and other Christians. Marriage is a picture of Christ and the church. The devil is attacking this picture and if we ignore that we become vulnerable. Pray for marriages.…
Created about 1 year ago