Storyside Church

“What’s that noise?” Everybody knows how to raise children, except the people who have them. There really are places in the heart that you don’t even know exist until you love a child. 2 Timothy 1  1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, a beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesu...

John 1:29-37 29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 30 This is he of whom I said, ‘After me comes a man who ranks before me, because he was before me.’ 31 I myself did not know him, but for this purpose I came baptizing with water, that he might be revealed to Israel.” 32 And John bore witness: “I saw the Spirit desc...

John 19:18 — There they nailed Jesus to the cross. They also nailed two other men to crosses. They put them on each side of Jesus with him in the middle. 1 Timothy 2:5 — There is only one God, and Christ Jesus is the only one who can bring us to God. Jesus was truly human, and he gave himself to rescue all of us. John 20 19 The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders, and on the evening of tha...

Palm Sunday Scriptures: Matthew 21:1-11 Mark 11:1-11 Luke 19:28-40 John 12:12-19 Luke 19:28-40 28 And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.  29 When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,  30 saying, “Go into the village in front of you, where on entering you will find a colt tied, on which no one h...

No More  Nearby  Now  John 2 1 On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there,  2 and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.  3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” 4 “Woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” 5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you...

2 Samuel 23:11-12 NLT 11Next in rank was Shammah son of Agee from Harar. One time the Philistines gathered at Lehi and attacked the Israelites in a field full of lentils. The Israelite army fled, 12but Shammah held his ground in the middle of the field and beat back the Philistines. So the LORD brought about a great victory. When we fail to value something, we are vulnerable to losing it.  2 Samue...

What do you think? Matthew 18:12 Can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?  Luke 12:26  Why do you look at the speck (splinter) of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?  Matthew 6  Do you love me?  John 21 What are you looking for? John 1:38  What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?  Matthew 16:26 ...

John 9 1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.  2 His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” 3 “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the works of God might be displayed in him. 6 After saying this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and put it on the man’s eyes.  7 “Go,” he...

Psalm 133 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. Precious  Ac...

Romans 6 20 In the past you were slaves to sin, and you did not even think about doing right.  21 You did evil things, and now you are ashamed of what you did. Did those things help you? No, they only brought death.  22 But now you are free from sin. You have become slaves of God, and the result is that you live only for God. This will bring you eternal life.  23 When people sin, they earn what si...

The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you, the Lord lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace. — Aaronic Blessing  “Baruch Ata Adonai”  Psalm 34 1 I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the Lord; The humble shall hear of it and be glad. 3 Oh, magnify the Lord...

Chance Barnett What habits would God like to change in my life? Psalms 139 23 Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting Joel McKenzie 2 Timothy 1:7  For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Jeff and Terri Sayers Proverbs 4:23 Be careful what...

I am changed.  I am being changed.  I will be changed.  James 1 22 Obey the Word of God. If you hear only and do not act, you are only fooling yourself.  23 Anyone who hears the Word of God and does not obey is like a man looking at his face in a mirror.  24 After he sees himself and goes away, he forgets what he looks like. Who have I hurt? Who has hurt you?  Are you paranoid about your past? Hav...

I am changed.  I am being changed.  I will be changed.  2 Corinthians 5:17 — When someone becomes a Christian, he becomes a brand new person inside. He is not the same anymore. A new life has begun! 1 Peter 2:2 — Now that you realize how kind the Lord has been to you, put away all evil, deception, envy, and fraud. Long to grow up into the fullness of your salvation; cry for this as a baby cries fo...

Change: To become or make different. To give a different position, course, or direction to.  What would I like to see change in my life? Daniel 6 10 Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had done before.  11 T...

Luke 2:1 — And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:7 — And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 — And she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in cloth and laid him down in a...

Luke 2:1 — And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. Luke 2:7 — And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:7 — And she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in cloth and laid him down in a...

Luke 2 4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.  5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.  6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,  7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in sw...

Story: An account of incidents or events.  Luke 1  30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. 31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. 32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: 33 And he shall reign over...

Ephesians 4:15 — But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ… Ephesians 6 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, again...

Hebrews 2:1 — Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. We Preach Christ Crucified We Preach Christ We Preach We Ephesians 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the...

Ephesians 1 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 2 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)...

Mark 12 29 Jesus replied, “The most important one is this: ‘Listen, Israel! The Lord our God is the only Lord. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ 31 The second most important commandment is this: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ There is no other commandment more important than these two.” 53% of adults feel...

“Can God fix a broken heart? If you give Him all of the pieces.” - Paul Harvey John 3:16 NLT John 15:13 NLT John 8:5 NLT Many people have difficulty distinguishing love from caretaking. When someone fails to rescue them from irresponsibility, they feel unloved. In reality, it is loving to allow someone the space to take responsibility for themselves, even if that means letting them fail. — Dr. Hen...

Do you love me? Psalm 35:18 — I will give you thanks in the great assembly, I will give you praise among huge crowds of people. Luke 14:25 — Large crowds were traveling with Jesus… Matthew 8:1 — When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. John 6:5 — Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him… Matthew 4 24 News about Jesus spread all over Syria, and people br...