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Sunday, June 29, 2025

Episode 5: I’m Leaving On A Jet Plane

Psalm 78:4–7 We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the Lord, about his power and his mighty wonders. For he issued his laws to Jacob; he gave his instructions to Israel. He commanded our ancestors to teach them to their children, so the next generation might know them—even the children not yet born—and they in turn will teach their own children. So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not forgetting his glorious miracles and obeying his commands.

Proverbs 13:22 Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren…

The Inheritance We Must Leave:

  1. We must leave them with  an example to follow  .

    Joshua 24:22 “You are a witness to your own decision,” Joshua said. “You have chosen to serve the Lord.” “Yes,” they replied, “we are witnesses to what we have said.”

    1 Corinthians 3:8-9 (NIV) The one who plants and the one who waters have one purpose, and they will each be rewarded according to their own labor. For we are co-workers in God’s service; you are God’s field, God’s building.

  2. We must leave them with  evidence of God’s greatness  .
    Psalm 9:1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.

    Deuteronomy 6:11–12 …When you have eaten your fill in this land, be careful not to forget the Lord, who rescued you from slavery in the land of Egypt.

  3.  We must leave them with  a blessing to celebrate  .
    Psalm 1:1–3 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

  4. We must leave them with  a hope to believe in  .
    Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.

 

 

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Episode 4: Thanksgiving Feast

John 6:5–13 Jesus soon saw a huge crowd of people coming to look for him. Turning to Philip, he asked, “Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?”  He was testing Philip, for he already knew what he was going to do. Philip replied, “Even if we worked for months, we wouldn’t have enough money to feed them!” Then Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. “There’s a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?” “Tell everyone to sit down,” Jesus said. So they all sat down on the grassy slopes. (The men alone numbered about 5,000.) Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people. Afterward he did the same with the fish. And they all ate as much as they wanted. After everyone was full, Jesus told his disciples, “Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted.” So they picked up the pieces and filled twelve baskets with scraps left by the people who had eaten from the five barley loaves.

  I will be thankful and celebrate…

  1.  Because my                                                are not without                                                .

    Matthew 14:15 That evening the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away so they can go to the villages and buy food for themselves.”

  2. Because God has chosen to                                                to                                               . 
    Matthew 14:16 But Jesus said, “That isn’t necessary—you feed them.”

    Matthew 14:19 …Then, breaking the loaves into pieces, he gave the bread to the disciples, who distributed it to the people.

  3. Because God                                                with the                                              .
    Matthew 14:17–18 “But we have only five loaves of bread and two fish!” they answered. “Bring them here,” he said.

  4. Because I know God is                                                !
    Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

 
 

 

 Sunday, November 16, 2025

Episode 3: Restoring Broken Relationships

John 21:9 When they got there, they found breakfast waiting for them—fish cooking over a charcoal fire, and some bread.

Romans 12:18 Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone.

  

  1.                                                about the conflict.

    Romans 12:1–2 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

  2.                                                of the problem. 
    Romans 12:3 Because of the privilege and authority God has given me, I give each of you this warning: Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us. 

  3.                                                about that person. 
    Romans 12:9–10 Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other.

  4.                                                forgiveness.
    Romans 12:14–20 Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them. Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all! Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.  Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. Dear friends, never take revenge. Leave that to the righteous anger of God. For the Scriptures say, “I will take revenge; I will pay them back,” says the Lord. Instead, “If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.”

  5.                                                through me.
    Romans 12:21 Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.

 
 

 

Sunday, December 14, 2025

Episode 2: When Days Seem Dark

John 1:5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overpower it.

Luke 1:76–79 “And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of God’s tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace.”

   The Light Of Christ Means…

  1.  We don’t have to live                                               

     Ephesians 4:18-23 Their minds are full of darkness; they wander far from the life God gives because they have closed their minds and hardened their hearts against him. They have no sense of shame. They live for lustful pleasure and eagerly practice every kind of impurity. But that isn’t what you learned about Christ. Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.

    2 Corinthians 4:4 Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News…

  2. We can live with the                                                 
    Psalm 30:5 Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.

    Psalm 107:14 He led them from the darkness and deepest gloom; he snapped their chains.

  3. We will live                                                .
    John 8:12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

    John 1:5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overpower it.

 
 

 

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Episode 1: Light In The Dark

“And the Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not grasp it.” John 1:5 (NAS)

”The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder….Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness” Isaiah 9:2-7 (NIV)

   

  1.  A light in                                                

     Isaiah 9:2-3 “The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder.”

  2. A light in                                                 
     Isaiah 9:5-6 “Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given”

    Heaven is                                                ,                                                ,                                                ,

  3. A light in                                                
     Isaiah 9:6-7 ”For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness”

 
 

 

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