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What Do You Produce?

Sunday, July 8th, 2012

“No good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit; for each tree is known by its own fruit.  Figs are not gathered from thorns, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. The good person out of the good treasure of the heart produces good, and the evil person […]

Judge Not

Sunday, July 1st, 2012

“Do not judge and you will not be judged; do not condemn and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven; give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the […]

The Baptism of Jesus

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from Heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3:21, 22

Song of Simeon

Sunday, June 17th, 2012

Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying, Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you  have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.” And […]

Zechariah’s Song

Sunday, June 10th, 2012

“And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, to give knowledge of salvation to his people by the forgiveness of their sins. By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give […]

Mary’s Song

Sunday, June 3rd, 2012

“My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and only is his name. His mercy is for those […]

Good News

Sunday, May 27th, 2012

“Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation. The one who believes and is baptized will be daved; but the one who does not believe will be condemned.” Mark 16: 15, 16

The Great Commandment

Sunday, May 20th, 2012

One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, “Which commandment is the first of all?” Jesus answered, “The first is, “Hear, O Israel:  the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all […]

Forgiveness

Sunday, May 13th, 2012

“So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against ; so that your Father in heaven also forgive you your trespasses.” Mark 11:24 & 25

Life Versus Treasure

Sunday, May 6th, 2012

As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good?  No one is good but God alone. You know the commandments:  ‘You shall not murder; You […]