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We worry way too much and worrying about things we cannot change hinders our lives unnecessarily. Trusting in Jesus is antidote to worrying.
Ruth is introduced to Boaz who shows great compassion on her and allows her to work in his field during harvest.
The story of Ruth is a beautiful story of redemption painting a picture of God's love for us.
Paul and Barnabas embark on their first missionary journey.
Continuing in this series on the Fruit of the Spirit we discuss peace and how the Lord offers that peace to anyone who believes.
Continuing the study on the fruit of the Spirit, Joy is next on the list. Joy comes when Jesus inundates our souls with his presence and we realize that we are secure in Him forever. …
James the Apostles is killed by Herod and Peter is next on the list and in jail awaiting his execution. During the night he is delivered by an angel.
Peter explains to the church leaders that the Gentiles have received the Holy Spirit. This is alarming at first to them but ultimately they realize it's God's universe not theirs. Al…
In this series we will look at the effect the Holy Spirit brings into our lives upon receiving Him. The effect or "Fruit" of the Holy Spirit is necessary in our lives if we want to hav…
Jesus is our Good Shepherd and as we draw closer to Him and become like sheep to a shepherd, He will lead us to those places where we can see His work being done in our lives.
The church at the time of the book of Acts was primarily Jewish. The thinking of the Jewish mind was that their position in the Kingdom of God was exclusive because God chose them, gav…
Acts 9 documents the famous "road to Damascus" experience where the young, zealous Pharisee named Saul has a life changing encounter with the risen Jesus whom he vowed to stamp out of e…
Fellowship with God and other believers is vital in our relationships within the family of God. Finding like-minded people who want to seek the Lord and glorify His name however, is no…
Acts 8 introduces Simon Magnus who would in church history become a false teacher and deceive many. Also Samarians receive the gift of the Holy Spirit and Phillip baptized a royal offi…
Barnabas is a name students of Scripture will recognize as a traveling companion of Paul the Apostle but a closer look into the ministry of Barnabas we see much more to this man than a …
Barabbas was on his way to be crucified for a crime he committed. But upon being presented to the crowd he was set free and Jesus was instead crucified as the crowd demanded the Innoce…
Stephen, after a powerful defense for the Gospel before the Jewish leaders, is stoned to death becoming the first martyr for Jesus.
Acts Ch. 6 shows how to deal with overworked ministers. We are also introduced to Stephen who will become the first martyr of Jesus.
The word Bema was used to describe a seat of judgment. We, as believers, need to understand that we are also going to undergo a judgement from Jesus at the Bema of Christ or the Judgme…
Psalm 16 shares the heart of King David toward God as David acknowledges all the goodness that God has shown him over the years.