Posts Tagged ‘ Bible ’

VerseD: Philippians 4:7

And the peace of God, which surpasses every thought, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:7, HCSB

Joy and peace are found in Christ alone, having His sovereign power over every part of life, thoughts, and emotions.

VerseD: Psalm 59:16

But I will sing of Your strength and will joyfully proclaim Your faithful love in the morning. For You have been a stronghold for me, a refuge in my day of trouble.

Psalm 59:16, HCSB

God deserves our praise and gratitude, and He is worthy of it because of His faithfulness and love toward us.

VerseD: Ephesians 6:13

This is why you must take up the full armor of God, so that you may be able to resist in the evil day, and having prepared everything, to take your stand.

Ephesians 6:13, HCSB

God is worthy of our praise and gratitude, and we show this by resisting evil and trusting in His faithful help to live in faithful righteousness.

Sermon: Joy & Hope Amidst Life – Philippians 1:21-26

I preached again!

As usual, my PowerPoint is below the video.

Joy & Hope Amidst Life – Philippians 1:21-26

VerseD: Colossians 3:12

Therefore, God’s chosen ones, holy and loved, put on heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience

Colossians 3:12, HCSB

God is worthy of our praise and gratitude, and we show it by treating each other well in the same faithful manner Christ has treated us.

VerseD: Revelation 3:20

Listen! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and have dinner with him, and he with Me.

Revelation 3:20, HCSB

God deserves our praise and gratitude, which we can only give when we acknowledge Him as Lord and listen to His call. Then we will be able to rightly thank Him in worship.

VerseD: Psalm 34:14

Turn away from evil and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it.

Psalm 34:14, HCSB

God is worthy of praise and gratitude, because the further we get from Him the more violent and chaotic humanity becomes. Yet, He has made peace with and for us through Christ.

VerseD: Ephesians 1:7

We have redemption in Him through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.

Ephesians 1:7, HCSB

God deserves praise and gratitude for His faithfulness and redeeming us through Christ’s death and resurrection.

VerseD: 1 Chronicles 16:34

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His faithful love endures forever.

1 Chronicles 16:34, HCSB

God is worthy of our gratitude and praise if for no other reason than He has shown His faithfulness over all of history, ultimately through Christ.

VerseD: Psalm 43:5

Why am I so depressed?
Why this turmoil within me?
Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him,
my Savior and my God.

Psalm 43:5, HCSB

It can feel like God is distant, whether because of evil in the world or our own sin or need to help others, yet we know that in Christ God is always with us through the promised Holy Spirit until His return.