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July 10 – Benjamins or Not, It’s All About God

Job 41-42 Acts 16:22-40 “The police told the Roman officers what Paul said. When the officers heard that Paul and Silas were Roman citizens, they were afraid. So they came and told Paul and Silas they were sorry and took … Continue reading

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May 2 – Life Wasn’t Meant to be Safe

1 Kings 12-13 Luke 22:1-30 “He agreed and watched for the best time to hand Jesus over to them when he was away from the crowd.” (Luke 22:6 NCV) Motivation. Criminal cases will often hinge on what the motive of … Continue reading

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April 1 – Jesus Taught It, Did It, and Expects Me to Do It

Judges 13-15 Luke 6:27-49 “But I say to you who are listening, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who are cruel to you.” (Luke 6:27-28 NCV) The message … Continue reading

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May 25 – What’s Your Reputation?

Romans 1:1-15; 1 Samuel 8; Psalm 54 “Where’s the beef?” If the first thing you thought of was a Wendy’s burger, you’ve been influenced by advertising – or “branding” as they call it today. I’m going to give you a … Continue reading

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May 15 – Life is in the Details

Acts 22:30-23:22; Judges 19; Psalm 44 Marriage seems like such a simple proposition. You promise to take each other for better or worse – but you know that worse isn’t going to happen. You promise to take each other in … Continue reading

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December 9 – Is It Worth It?

Psalm 126; Isaiah 35:3-7; Luke 7:18-30 “Was it worth it?” I think many of us ask that question as we come to the end of a long project. Was it worth the time and the effort? We look at how … Continue reading

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July 9 – Jesus Mocked

Mark 15:1-20; 1 Kings 10; Hosea 11:12-12:14 How easily we mock others. We make fun of mental handicaps and physical disabilities. We laugh at people for their weaknesses and their differences. We snicker at foibles and failures. Sometimes we so … Continue reading

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