Living as God's Children
by Pastor Steve on August 1st, 2025
Romans 12:1-21 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.1 John 3:1-31 Behold, what manner of love the Fath...  Read More
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Predestined for a Purpose
by Pastor Steve on July 31st, 2025
Ephesians 1:11-1211 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.Romans 8:28-3028 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 ...  Read More
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Accepted in the Beloved
by Pastor Steve on July 30th, 2025
Ephesians 1:6-76 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;Colossians 1:13-1413 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even th...  Read More
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From Orphans to Heirs
by Pastor Steve on July 29th, 2025
Galatians 4:4-74 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, 5 To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. 6 And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. 7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God...  Read More
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Adopted into God's Family
by Pastor Steve on July 28th, 2025
Ephesians 1:3-63 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleas...  Read More
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God's Sovereign Plan and Human Responsibility
by Pastor Steve on July 18th, 2025
James 1:12-18Thoughts: Today's passage addresses the delicate balance between God's sovereignty and human responsibility. James makes it clear that God does not tempt us to sin, but that temptation comes from our own desires. How does this understanding impact your view of personal responsibility in your spiritual life? Reflect on areas where you might be tempted to blame God or others for your ch...  Read More
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Resisting or Responding to God's Grace
by Pastor Steve on July 17th, 2025
Acts 7:51-60Acts 7:51-6051 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye. 52 Which of the prophets have not your fathers persecuted? and they have slain them which shewed before of the coming of the Just One; of whom ye have been now the betrayers and murderers: 53 Who have received the law by the disposition of angels, and ha...  Read More
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The Invitation to God's Banquet
by Pastor Steve on July 16th, 2025
Luke 14:15-2415 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for all things are now ready. 18 And they all with one consent began to make excuse. Th...  Read More
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God is Calling
by Pastor Steve on July 15th, 2025
Romans 8:28-3028 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and wh...  Read More
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Bless the Name of the Lord
by Pastor Steve on July 14th, 2025
Ephesians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:Thoughts: It seems as if Paul is imposing a blessing upon God, but the truth is that humanity can’t add a blessing unto God. This scripture is not saying that we bless or are a blessing to God, but rather it says that we bless God or the name of our God...  Read More
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Walking Worthy of Our Calling
by Pastor Steve on July 11th, 2025
Ephesians 4:1-61 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, 2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; 3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5 One Lord, one faith, one ...  Read More
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The Power of God's Love
by Pastor Steve on July 10th, 2025
Ephesians 3:14-1914 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; 17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend...  Read More
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Sealed with the Spirit
by Pastor Steve on July 9th, 2025
Ephesians 1:11-1411 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will: 12 That we should be to the praise of his glory, who first trusted in Christ.13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were seale...  Read More
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Our Redemption in Christ
by Pastor Steve on July 8th, 2025
Ephesians 1:7-107 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; 8 Wherein he hath abounded toward us in all wisdom and prudence; 9 Having made known unto us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure which he hath purposed in himself: 10 That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all t...  Read More
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The Glory of God's Grace
by Pastor Steve on July 7th, 2025
Ephesians 1:3-63 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: 4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: 5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleas...  Read More
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Admit One More
by Pastor Steve on July 4th, 2025
Matthew 9:9-139 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down with him and his disciples. 11 And when the Pharisees saw it, they said unto his disciples, Why eateth yo...  Read More
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The Heart of Heaven
by Pastor Steve on July 3rd, 2025
Luke 15:1-21 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.Luke 15:25-3225 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said unto ...  Read More
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The Father's Compassion
by Pastor Steve on July 2nd, 2025
Luke 15:11-2411 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 14 And when he had spent all, there arose a...  Read More
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The Diligent Search
by Pastor Steve on July 1st, 2025
Luke 15:8-108 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends and her neighbours together, saying, Rejoice with me; for I have found the piece which I had lost. 10 Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God ...  Read More
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The Relentless Love of the Shepherd
by Pastor Steve on June 30th, 2025
Luke 15:1-71 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them.3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find i...  Read More
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Worshiping in the Midst of Battle
by Pastor Steve on June 27th, 2025
Psalms 27:1-61 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh,they stumbled and fell.3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear:though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.4 One thing have I desired of ...  Read More
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God's Power in Unexpected Places
by Pastor Steve on June 26th, 2025
1 Corinthians 1:26-3126 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; 28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea,...  Read More
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Seeking Assurance in Faith
by Pastor Steve on June 25th, 2025
Hebrews 11:1-61 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he w...  Read More
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Answering God's Call
by Pastor Steve on June 24th, 2025
Judges 6:11-1611 And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites. 12 And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour. 13 And Gideon said unto him, Oh my Lord, if the LORD be with u...  Read More
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