Stephanie Murphy

On a Mission

Jesus called these 12 men together, the same way a king would command his subjects, and because He is the King He gave authority to cast out demons and heal diseases. He also gave them the title "apostles"…

Matthew 10:4 (MSG)

Power Over Hopelessness

What happens when Jesus enters hopeless situations? 1. Hopelessness will bring you to Jesus *a desperate man wants Jesus to raise his daughter from death *a woman with a chronic illness finds healing…

Matthew 9:19 (MSG), Matthew 9:22 (MSG), Matthew 9:26 (MSG), Matthew 9:28 (MSG), Matthew 9:31 (MSG), Matthew 9:33 (MSG), Matthew 9:34 (MSG)

The Power of Forgiveness

Jesus brings a great reversal ...He makes unlikely people a priority Outsiders are insiders. Jesus calls a tax collector (traitor) and then dines with his friends When questioned, He says that a doctor…

Matthew 9:11 (MSG)

The Power of Forgiveness

By forgiving sin, Jesus shows how rebels against God are overturned. By forgiving sin, Jesus shows healing to be "easier" - to the crowds healing proves, but not to Jesus Jesus was clear - I have power…

Matthew 9:8 (MSG)

The Power of Forgiveness

By forgiving sin, Jesus claims He is God

Matthew 9:3 (MSG)

The Power of Forgiveness

What did Jesus come to do? What you believe about this makes a big impact on your life. *Jesus stirs up a "forgiveness" controversy with Bible teachers. The mission of Jesus is not to bring rituals but…

Matthew 9:13 (MSG)

Jesus Has Power Over Evil

Do we believe in demons today? Yes, they exsisted then and now, and they actually could see Jesus exactly for who he was - the Son of God. Do we? John 12:31 Revelation 20:9-10 Colossians 2:15 Romans…

Matthew 8:28 (MSG)

Power Over Storms & Demons

We are comfortable in a world of 5 senses, until we witness the supernatural. Jesus blazes on the scene of Israel making bold claims and teaching with authority. But so what? Through His miracles of healing,…

Matthew 8:27 (MSG)

The Cost of Following Jesus

Should I become a follower of Jesus Christ? We may be excited about His teaching and attracted to his power, but have you counted the cost? If Jesus calls you to a life of sacrifice, will you trust him?…

Matthew 8:18 (MSG)

Power Over Disease

In Matthew 4:23 we read that Jesus "went throughout all Galilee teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people"…

Matthew 8:16 (MSG)

Who is your neighbor?

That question 'who is my neighbor' is relevant for us to consider today. Who is it that God calls us to love as much as we love ourselves? And once we know who our neighbor is, how do we demonstrate that…

Luke 10:27 (MSG)

King Jesus and the Power of the Resurrection

The resurrection brings HOPE If the resurrection of Jesus is not true, our faith is useless.

1 Corinthians 15:17 (MSG)

Never in vain

The work we do for Christ is never in vain Run a race that doesn't give an imperishable "crown" Are you running the right race? if you are, you are not crazy! if you're not, you're digging a swimming…

1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV)

Why Are You Anxious?

Helen Keller - "is there anything worse than blindness? Oh yes! A person with sight but no vision." Money has the power to blind us to reality. (Matthew 6:22-23) Worry is a symptom of a dangerous spiritual…

Matthew 6:21 (ESV)

Authority in Christ

What does this authority mean? it doesn't mean that we have the authority to do whatever "we" want to do...it means we have the authority as believers, to bring 'heaven to earth'

Matthew 16:19 (MSG)

Who's in charge?

Jim Elliott- "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" The kingdom is not a "place" but the saving reign of Christ. When we value His kingdom as a treasure we find a…

Matthew 13:44 (MSG)

Who is your master?

Martin Luther-I have held many things in my hands and I have lost them all. But whatever I placed in God's hands, that I still possessed. If our vision is improving we will pay attention to our heart.…

Matthew 6:24 (MSG)

"Is Your Religion Real?"

Warning: Spiritual disciplines are for God, not to impress others. Spiritual Disciplines are for real faith and joy in Christ. When you give to the needy... Give with no publicity Give in secret Focus…

Matthew 6:1 (ESV)

The King and Your Heart

Jesus adds 3 more standards to His "Greater Righteousness" Yes and No - stop.manipulating people with your words.Resist or Surrender - restrain violence & vengeance, and observe the greater illustration…

Matthew 5:33 (MSG), Matthew 5:34 (MSG), Matthew 5:37 (MSG)

repeated verse

...and the people of Israel did what was evil in the sight of the Lord... this statement occurs 8 times

Judges 10:6 (MSG)

Meekness

Don't assert yourselves over others for your own agenda....inherit the earth. They inherit the earth because they trust God to direct the outcome of events (Psalm 37:11)

Matthew 5:5 (MSG)

tempted

tempted can mean both tempted or tested our temptations and Jesus temptations were different his were not.internal temptations like ours but external temptations Jesus faced 3 temptations 1 Rather than…

Matthew 4:1 (ESV)

Exodus

The central saving event in the OT Sections: 1.Deliverance - God saves Exodus 1:1-15;21 2. Covenant - God promises Exodus 15:22-24:18 3. Presence - God lives Exodus 25:1-40-40:38 Challenge: Thank Him…

what is wrong with building a city & a tower?

They built it to exalt themselves and with no regard for God We seek security and significance in ourselves

Genesis 11:4 (MSG)