Category Archives: Year A

Confronting or Comforting

Kingdom Principle: Jesus is Lord (King) over everything; heaven to earth, past to future, sinner to saint. My actions do not determine my identity, rather Jesus actions declare my identity. Genesis 28:10-19a Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 Romans 8:12-25 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 … Continue reading

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Piercing vs. Tattoo

Kingdom Principle: A pierced heart yields alignment of oneself and an understanding of the Kingdom. Genesis 25:19-34 Psalm 119:105-112 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The heart is the seat of alignment in the spirit, soul, and body. The Spirit of … Continue reading

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Lunar & Loser Eclipse

Kingdom Principle: We most clearly see our alignment (spirit, soul, body) in our shadow from the light of the Almighty. If your life is marked by miracles, that is great for you… if your life is marked by mysteries that … Continue reading

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Clean-out the Closet, your clothes don’t fit

Kingdom Principle: The reward of discipleship is freedom to choose & change Freedom is only known out of the experience of liberation Genesis 22:1-14 Psalm 13 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42 Abraham & David certainly learned to clean their closet (for … Continue reading

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Raising kids in a blind spot, breaks up families

Kingdom Principle: Discipleship is an act of love which overcomes fear and releases power. Love is not blind, and leaves you broken. Genesis 21:8-21 Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17 Romans 6:1b-11 Matthew 10:24-39 In the news we can and do see lives, … Continue reading

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Ouch! Now, do it again

Kingdom Principle: Disciples must be disciplined Being disciplined will be either a reward or a punishment…. Based on the goal. Genesis 1:1-2:4a Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 Matthew 28:16-20 Our God is a God of Process…. This Sunday is called … Continue reading

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Super Human vs. Super Heroes

Kingdom Principle: Spiritual Unity precedes Spiritual Diversity, both are a work of Spiritual Power. The church is Gifted for Diversity, Graced for Unity *Acts 2:1-21 & Numbers 11:24-30 Psalm 104:24-34, 35b 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13 John 7:37-39 In my life there … Continue reading

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Swine or Divine – Glory Hogs & Power Encounters

Kingdom Principle: Power flows for the purpose of Glory Acts 1:6-14 Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11 John 17:1-11 To pray is to acknowledge and confess that power is available beyond you. To bless and/or to curse to have … Continue reading

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The Ark didn’t have to work to float

Kingdom Principle: Rise in Obedience or be flooded in Obligation. Living loved removes obligation and redeems obedience. Acts 17:22-31 Psalm 66:8-20 1 Peter 3:13-22 John 14:15-21 When Noah built the ark, the work was done, it would float whether he … Continue reading

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The walking dead

Kingdom Principle: Maturity begins with Martyrdom. The Path of Life is marked with maturity, but martyrs don’t get mansions in heaven. Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 1 Peter 2:2-10 John 14:1-14 The church begins as a rock garden which is … Continue reading

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