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“Peter and John went to the Temple one afternoon to take part in the three o’clock prayer service. As they approached the Temple, a man lame from birth was being carried in. Each day he was put beside the Temple gate, the one called the Beautiful Gate, so he could beg from the people going into the Temple. When he saw Peter and John about to enter, he asked them for some money. Peter and John look...

God’s loyal love couldn’t have run out, his merciful love couldn’t have dried up. They’re created new every morning. How great your faithfulness! I’m sticking with God (I say it over and over). He’s all I’ve got left.”  Lamentations 3:22-24 MSG  Premise  There comes a time in every believers life after tumultuous trials, baffling battles crushing circumstances many ups after downs, the highest of...

“Then Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and news of Him went out through all the surrounding region. And He taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened t...

““You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.”  Matthew 5:14-16 NLT  Premise  As a child of God and follower of...

““You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.”  Matthew 5:13 NKJV  Premise  The modern day disciple of the Lord Jesus must take his or her rightful place and assume the position of salt leaving about a life of impact, preservation, and purity leading to transformation and...

Matthew 5:1-12 NKJV  Premise  The Lord Jesus teaches us through a series of blessings that part of our discipleship is learning to release so that we may obtain. No release, no blessing. To release, is to be blessed.  Blessings  Jesus blesses those who know they are in NEED. You must have a need from the king to revive His kingdom. You qualify for the blessing when you approach Jesus as one who is...

“Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. News about him spread as far as Syria, and people soon began bringing to him all who were sick. And whatever their sickness or disease, or if they were demon possessed or epileptic or paralyzed—he healed them all. Large crowds...

“One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers—Simon, also called Peter, and Andrew—throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” And they left their nets at once and followed him. A little farther up the shore he saw two other brothers, James and John,...

“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted there by the devil. For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry. During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread.” But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mout...

“Jesus left Galilee and went to the Jordan River to be baptized by John. But John kept objecting and said, “I ought to be baptized by you. Why have you come to me?” Jesus answered, “For now this is how it should be, because we must do all God wants us to do.” Then John agreed. So Jesus was baptized. And as soon as he came out of the water, the sky opened, and he saw the Spirit of God coming down o...

Matthew 3:1-12 NLT  Focus Verse  “Prove by the way you live that you have repented of your sins and turned to God.” Matthew 3:8 NLT  Premise  The expectation of Jesus after we have repented and turned away from our sin is that our lives now prove what we believe by how we live.  Scriptural Insight  1. One of the defining ways one can discern or tell the difference between the version of you that d...

Matthew 2:13-23 NLT  Premise  Contrary to what you may think or believe there is an enemy who is determined to hinder, halt, or even assassinate every God given purpose, call, and assignment on your life. It is not by coincidence or happenstance that you have faced tedious battles, dark days, and heavy seasons. It was the enemy at work trying to deviate you from the plan and will of God. The good...

Genesis 1:14 NLT  Matthew 2:1-12 NLT  Premise  Much like the wise men Christ Jesus has given us signs that guide us to the place in which He wants to reveal Himself. Once revealed we have the grand opportunity to surrender our faith, worship our king, and give our lives as well as all of what comes with it as treasure to glorify our God and savior Jesus Christ.  Scriptural Insight  You must have a...

Matthew 1:18-25 NLT  Premise  Sometimes destiny throws us curve balls that force us to pivot concerning the thing we have prayed for, waited on, and/or longed for. If not carefully considered we could forfeit what is actually from God. With intentionality and faith we must surrender our decision making to the Lord and allow Him to guide our next steps. We are now at the crossroads of making destin...

Matthew 1:1-17 NLT  Premise  You are currently standing in between two generations with the holy responsibility of safeguarding, cultivating, and preserving what came from those before you while managing, maintaining, and building what you are passing on to those who will come after you. HIStory must continue because Family MATTERS.  Scriptural insight  1. Honoring upward is more for your sake tha...

I Kings 17:1-16 NKJV  Premise  Provision for our next is locked up in an instruction that moves us from lazy contentment to holy faith! It is ONLY at HIS word where the provision, protection, substance/sustenance , and direction we’ve been longing for is unlocked, made available, and accepted fully. Uncomfortable obedience produces extreme favor!  Prophetic Insight  1. Locked up in the instruction...

““Early the next morning Joshua and all the Israelites left Acacia Grove and arrived at the banks of the Jordan River, where they camped before crossing. Three days later the Israelite officers went through the camp, giving these instructions to the people: “When you see the Levitical priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant of the Lord your God, move out from your positions and follow them. Since...

Numbers 23:19-24 NLT  Confession: Your Word is constantly in my mouth. Your Word is constantly on my mind. I am disciplined concerning Your Word and I make every effort to do everything that is written in it. I am constantly learning from Your Word. The more I know, the more I do. My learning turns in to living. Because of that, Your Word teaches me that I am literally making my way prosperous and...

Matthew 4:1-11 NLT  Premise  - Contrary to lies told, stories fabricated, and/or motivation exaggerated, sustainability is only found in the word of God. Prayer without the word is communication without language. Worship without the word is never ending love songs without lyrics. And life without the word is living with no oxygen. What sustains the believer is the word of God that is written and s...

Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 NLT  Premise  ⁃ The Lord our God has a track record of keeping every promise and fulfilling every vow He has made. This proven evidence gives us hope to keep faith alive. The question is…..how does heaven respond when we make a vow?  Confession: Your Word is constantly in my mouth. Your Word is constantly on my mind. I am disciplined concerning Your Word and I make every effort...

Matthew 12:33-37 NLT  Premise  ⁃ There is a holy responsibility for the child of God to carefully consider what is spoken.  Fundamental truths  1. The power to control the tongue is your responsibility.   James 1:26 NLT  2. You have power to cut and to heal. Which one will you choose?  Proverbs 12:18 NLT  3. It is imperative that we learn to surrender the tongue (words) to the Holy Spirit! Both bl...

Genesis 1:1-5 NKJV  Premise  ⁃ It is what is spoken that makes the difference in destiny.  Confession: Your Word is constantly in my mouth. Your Word is constantly on my mind. I am disciplined concerning Your Word and I make every effort to do everything that is written in it. I am constantly learning from Your Word. The more I know, the more I do. My learning turns in to living. Because of that,...

Psalms 115:1-18 TPT  Premise  ⁃ Our lives should be lived in such a way that our love for God ensures that His name is glorified in every situation, circumstance, and or event.  Confession: May our lives write beautiful letters of love to the Lord continually. Scribing not only His unconditional love toward us but our unwavering devotion of love to Him.  Fundamental Truths  1. God does not share H...