Prayer is vital to our relationship with God. It is vital to our relationships as part of the church family. Jesus himself relied on prayer as He needed to be with His Father everyday in order to complete His mission for us. Thus He took time to be still and listen to God’s words to [...]
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The Baptism and Testing of Jesus 9 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10 Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. 11And a voice came from [...]
18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit. 19 After being made alive, he went and made proclamation to the imprisoned spirits— 20 to those who were disobedient long ago when [...]
Praise the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. — Psalm 150:1-2
Prayer is the human response to the perpetual outpouring of love by which God lays siege to every soul. When our reply to God is most direct of all, it is called adoration. Adoration is the spontaneous yearning of the heart to worship, honor, magnify, and bless God. We ask nothing but to cherish Him. [...]
Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way. — Psalm 25:8
In light of our focus on growing as a disciple, Lent can be a time of preparation for Easter and a searching of God’s presence in our lives. Ash Wednesday is a great place to begin 40 days of experiencing time with God. Each Sunday we will continue with the 7 Areas of Growth as [...]
Exploring God’s Word Some of our members have been reading about God’s covenant to His people, the Jews. God keeps His promises and has a heart for Israel and the people of Israel. As God’s children, we too can have a heart for Israel and its people. Jean Whipple has provided some questions and scripture [...]
Bless the LORD, on my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty. Psalm 104:1 The word that comes to mind is intentional. Giving to God deserves attention to detail, not a passing thought that ends with a dollar being tossed in the plate. Tithing our gifts [...]
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Rev. Mohamed Braima leads Worship this morning. Rev. Braima was ordained as a Deacon of the Moravian Church and is serving as a missionary in Sierra Leone, West Africa. www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.02.19.mp3
A Quality Needed to Grow as a Disciple of Jesus — Fellowship Fellowship is a vital part of God’s plan for His church. In Acts 2:42 it is shown as one of the essentials. It is described in some ways as breaking bread and sharing sincere hearts. When believers get together in fellowship we do [...]
After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. 3 His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. 4And there appeared before them Elijah and Moses, who were talking [...]
And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. 4 The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. 5 For what we preach is [...]
1Praise the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. 2 Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. 4 For [...]
I love you, LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. — Psalm 18:1-2
God might want you to extend His love by offering to baby-sit for the single parent down the street. He might want you to prepare a hearty meal for that lovely old man who lost his wife…and to sit and visit with him while he eats. Who knows, he might even want you to reach [...]
For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as servants for Jesus’ sake. — 2 Corinthians 4:5
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Fellowship with glad and sincere hearts, Acts 2:42-43. Love deeply from the heart, love through the living word of God, 1 Peter 1:22. Christ calls us to step out of our comfort zone into fellowship with one another, Ephesians 4:2-3. Genesis 12:1-2, Romans 15:5-7. www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.02.12.mp3
Qualities that help us to grow as a believer and a disciple of Jesus Christ. Reference audio message for February 12, 2012. Part 3 Fellowship Read the scripture verses below then choose a verse to memorize, or choose a verse of your own. Read the verse over and over until you have it memorized to [...]
A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” 41 Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” 42 Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed. 43 Jesus sent [...]
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last, but we do it to [...]
1 Clap your hands, all you nations; shout to God with cries of joy. 2 For the LORD Most High is awesome, the great King over all the earth. 3 He subdued nations under us, peoples under our feet. 4 He chose our inheritance for us, the pride of Jacob, whom he loved. 5 God [...]
LORD, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory in the heavens. — Psalm 8:1
The church is not a business with consumers and customers. We are a family with a cause and need those who are willing to die for it. — Ryan Hairston
Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. — Psalm 30:5
Qualities that help us to grow as a believer and a disciple of Jesus Christ. Reference audio message for February 5, 2012. Part 2 Worship Read the scripture verses below then choose a verse to memorize, or choose a verse of your own. Read the verse over and over until you have it memorized to [...]
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We are called to worship God. What does it mean to worship? We are to be available with our soul & heart to worship God. Are you available for the Holy Spirit to work through you? Rejoice in God for every breath you take. John 4:1-24, Romans 12:1, aCTS 2:42-43 www.littlechurchonthelane.com/audio/2012.02.05.mp3
1 You, God, are my God, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water. 2 I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 Because your love is better than life, my [...]
29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she [...]
For when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, since I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 17 If I preach voluntarily, I have a reward; if not voluntarily, I am simply discharging the trust committed to me. 18What then is my reward? Just this: that in [...]
1 Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. — Psalm 100:1-2
Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshipers (meeting) together, each one looking away [...]
Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure. — Psalm 147:5
Donuts With Dad All preschool dads are invited to enjoy the morning with their little one on February 22 or 23 at 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. You pick the morning. Donuts and coffee will be served. We look forward to seeing you on one of those days!
