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Feed my sheep
John 21:1-19 Following the crucifixion and death of Christ, Peter seemed lost. So much had taken place in the three years since he had first encountered Jesus. At the beginning of their ministry, Peter was bold, but his assertiveness often … Continue reading
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Tagged Disciple, Discipleship, Easter, Grace, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Love your neighbor, Salvation, Servant, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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Highest praise
Acts 3:1-10 Watching children walking on a sandy beach behind their parents, you might notice how they lengthen each stride so as to walk in the footsteps of the one who leads them. Following the path set by a parent … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Following Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Miracles, Praise, Sharing faith
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Give us a sign
Mark 8:11-21 Once again, the Pharisees came to Jesus arguing with him. They did not believe, or at least did not want to believe, that Jesus is who he says he is. Always looking to put him to the test, … Continue reading
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Tagged Church Mission, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Mission work, Sign from God, Spirituality, Word of God
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By what authority?
Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading
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Tagged Authority, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Love your neighbor, Truth
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Make no distinctions
James 2:1-13 The hypothetical situation lifted up by James, that of two men from widely differing circumstances coming into the assembly, is something that happens often in the life of the Church. People from all walks of life, rich and … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Evangelism, Following Jesus, Judgment, Love of God, Love your neighbor, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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What must I do?
Mark 10:17-31 What must I do to inherit eternal life? This is a question much like that asked by so many people today. “What must I do to make it into heaven?” The rich man in the text told Jesus … Continue reading
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Tagged Eternal Life, Faith, Forgiveness, Kingdom of God, Love your neighbor, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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More than enough
Mark 6:30-44 When the disciples realized the time of day, they knew there was a problem. Having spent the day listening and learning from their Lord, it suddenly dawned on them. There were too many hungry people in a place … Continue reading
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Tagged Church Mission, Discipleship, Faith, Feeding 5000, Love your neighbor, Teaching of Jesus
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