Tag Archives: Mark

July 11 – Totally Alive!

Posted on 07/11/2019 by rockyfort

Mark 16; 1 Kings 12:1-31; Hosea 14 “And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed. … Continue reading →

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February 23 – Sow What?

Posted on 02/23/2018 by rockyfort

Numbers 5-6 Mark 4:1-20 “Others are like the seed planted in the good ground. They hear the teaching and accept it. Then they grow and produce fruit—sometimes thirty times more, sometimes sixty times more, and sometimes a hundred times more.” … Continue reading →

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February 18 – Disciples and Teachers – Showing and Telling

Posted on 02/20/2018 by rockyfort

Leviticus 23-24 Mark 1:1-22 “When Jesus was walking by Lake Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the lake because they were fishermen. Jesus said to them, ‘Come follow me, and I will make you … Continue reading →

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December 25 – What Can I Say?

Posted on 12/25/2017 by rockyfort

Luke 2:1-20; Ezekiel 37; Isaiah 60 This may sound a little crazy, but Christmas is hard on preachers. Most preachers like to be original, a little bit creative even, in their sermons. Meanwhile, people want to hear about the birth … Continue reading →

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April 28 – Disagreements

Posted on 04/28/2016 by rockyfort

Psalm 67; Proverbs 2:1-5; Acts 15:36-41 My pastor once said that if you want to learn about the disputes within a church, check out that church’s constitution. Those bylaws and amendments that make you do a double take – those … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged amendments, Barnabas, bylaws, church constitution, church splits, disagreement, evangelism, Forgiveness, Mark, missionary journeys, Missions, Paul, restoration, trust

June 13 – Right Here! Right Now!

Posted on 06/13/2015 by rockyfort

Mark 1:1-20; 2 Samuel 2:1-3:1; Daniel 1 I am a procrastinator. I admit it. While many in the world proclaim, “There’s no time like the present,” I smile and say, “Relax. There’s no time like the future.” My wife knows … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged change hearts, change lives, Galilee, God's kingdom, good news, gospel, Gospel of Mark, grading, Jesus, John, Mark, pie in the sky, procrastination, procrastinator, washing dishes

May 3 – Disagreements Between Believers

Posted on 05/03/2015 by rockyfort

Acts 15:22-41; Judges 1; Job 33 Barnabas means “son of encouragement.” The name was given to him by the apostles because he sold all that he had and gave it to the church to help the poor. When he vouched … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Barnabas, believers, compassion, Cyprus, disagreements, honor God, Mark, mission work, Paul, paul and silas, restoration, Saul, Silas

Tag Archives: Mark

July 11 – Totally Alive!

February 23 – Sow What?

February 18 – Disciples and Teachers – Showing and Telling

December 25 – What Can I Say?

April 28 – Disagreements

June 13 – Right Here! Right Now!

May 3 – Disagreements Between Believers

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