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Weekly Sermon Devotional
5-Day Bible Reading Plan and Devotional Guide “Open My Eyes: Seeing God in the Midst of the Storm” Day 1: God Is Never Caught by Surprise Reading: 2 Kings 6:8-12 Devotional: The king of Aram believed his strategies were secret, his ambushes invisible. Yet God revealed every plan to Elisha before a single soldier moved. Nothing is hidden from the Lord. Not the diagnosis that arrived without warning. Not the relationship that collapsed overnight. Not the financial crisis that blindsided…
Weekly Sermon Devotional
5-Day Devotional: Finding Rest in God Day 1: When Weariness Overwhelms Reading: 1 Kings 19:1-8 Devotional: Elijah’s collapse under the broom tree reveals a profound truth: even God’s mightiest servants reach their breaking point. After spectacular victory, this prophet found himself running for his life, exhausted in body and soul. Perhaps you’re there now—the journey has been too long, the battles too fierce, the disappointments too heavy. Notice God’s response: He didn’t rebuke Elijah’s weakness. Instead, He provided rest, food,…
Weekly Sermon Devotional
5-Day Devotional: The God of Second Chances Day 1: Running From God’s Call Reading: Jonah 1:1-17 Devotional: Like Jonah, we sometimes receive clear direction from God but choose our own path instead. Jonah knew God’s command—go to Nineveh—but he bought a ticket to Tarshish. His rebellion didn’t just cost him; it endangered everyone on that ship. When we run from God’s purposes, we pay a fare that extends beyond ourselves. Our disobedience creates storms that affect our families, friendships, and…
Kids Corner: July 12 to August 9
The Big Picture Question & Answer: Why can we trust God? We can trust God because He is faithful and does everything for His glory and our good. Memory Verse: (K-6) “Who is this King of glory? The Lord, strong and mighty, the Lord, mighty in battle.” ~ Psalm 24:8
Weekly Sermon Devotional
5-Day Devotional: Trusting God in the Detours Day 1: God’s Sovereignty in Our Exile Reading: Jeremiah 29:1-14 Devotional: When life takes us to places we never planned to be, our first instinct is to find the quickest exit. Yet Jeremiah’s letter reveals a profound truth: sometimes God Himself orchestrates our detours. “I carried into exile,” God declares—not Babylon, but God. This isn’t abandonment; it’s divine positioning. The Israelites wanted reassurance of a quick return, but God commanded them to build…