Category Archives: Year B

Working smarter rather than harder still leaves you doing the work.

This post was Updated on 4.22.15 Kingdom Principle:  Compassion and Service are expressions of Transformation of the Spirit of God. Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 Good works are useless and no good unless they are produced … Continue reading

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Knock, Knock… Who’s there?

This post was updated here on 4.14.15 Kingdom Principle:  The Church is set apart in its Fellowship, for the sake of transformation. Transformation is the invitation to the world to join in the fellowship of the Church. Acts 3:12-19 Psalm … Continue reading

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Face it – God has a thing for ugly people.

This post was updated on 4/7/2015 Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom is advanced through the unity and fellowship of the Church. Unity is the prize and fellowship is the process. Acts 4:32-35 Psalm 133 1 John 1:1-2:2 John 20:19-31 It is … Continue reading

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What do you have to say for yourself?

Kingdom Principle: The Resurrection of Jesus is publicly personal and profoundly universal. Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 Mark 16:1-8 The week leading into “Easter” is called the passion of Christ – a week … Continue reading

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Failure is the key to your Success

Kingdom Principle: Submission of the body & soul yields the exaltation of the spirit and glorification of the King. Updated 3.25.15 Isaiah 50:4-9a Psalm 31:9-16 Philippians 2:5-11 Mark 11:1-11 In general we are not very good at following directions. There … Continue reading

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the paradox of love and hate when following Jesus

This post was updated on 3.18.15 Kingdom Principle: The Kingdom advances, but not at a consistent pace or set direction. Kingdom progress cannot be measured in linear distance or positive experiences. Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 As … Continue reading

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The simple answer is not always the easy answer.

Kingdom Principle: God gives simple solutions to complex problems. This post was updated on 3/13/15. Numbers 21:4-9 Psalm 107:1-3, 17-22 Ephesians 2:1-10 John 3:14-21 I have read many books on the topics of leadership each approaching the answer through a … Continue reading

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Wonder why you try so hard only to get so little.

This post has been updated 3/3/2015. Kingdom Principle: God brings order with chaos and chaos to order. Exodus 20:1-17 Psalm 19 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 John 2:13-22 Everything happens with purpose, when purpose is discovered power is released. This is true … Continue reading

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Don’t give up – Take it on…

This post has been updated here. Kingdom Principle: Conflict and Controversy are not obstacles to overcome rather they are opportunities for both personal growth and kingdom expansion. Genesis 9:8-17 Psalm 25:1-10 1 Peter 3:18-22 Mark 1:9-15 Think for a minute … Continue reading

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Do you know what you are looking for?

Kingdom Principle: God’s Glory is shown to and through his chosen servants. 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 This post has been updated here. You have not because you asked not. Jesus shares this principle with … Continue reading

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