Meridian Church of God weekly message.
commUNITY: Today we consider. “Who is this “one another” that I’m supposed to love? Who am I supposed to have commUNITY with?”
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“Liberty and Justice For All”: Whether you like to break the rules or are more of a rule follower, freedom is something we all desire. This message looks at the struggles Moses and Jesus faced as they proclaimed freedom, and how their stories have inspired many others to find freedom.
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Just as a person’s body needs to be fed, so does a person’s mind and soul. This message looks at some interesting comments Jesus made that have led many to find nourishment for their souls.
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How much would you pay for a ticket to heaven? We all know that you can’t buy that kind of ticket, but this message looks at some of the shocking comments Jesus made about the way to heaven.
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How could God speak to people who have different ways of hearing? Check out what this mysterious writer has to say about the many times and many ways that God can speak.
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Do you ever get so caught up in your own little world that it seems like you are missing out on something bigger? This is the story of a guy who was able to get out of his own way to be a part of something greater than himself.
19 And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
29 The next day he saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!
36 and he looked at Jesus as he walked by and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God!”
37 The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.
27 John answered, “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, ‘I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.’ 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete.
23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
23 And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.
30 He must increase, but I must decrease.”
3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”
3 No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever.
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Sometimes ideas that seem so promising don’t turn out as we hope. Imagine if there is a simple way to a better life…
John 16:33 In this world, you will have trouble.
Matthew 6:34 Each day has enough trouble of its own.
Jeremiah 17:7-8 ESV
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,whose trust is the Lord. 8 He is like a tree planted by water,that sends out its roots by the stream,and does not fear when heat comes,for its leaves remain green,and is not anxious in the year of drought,for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord,whose trust is the Lord. 8 He is like a tree planted by water,that sends out its roots by the stream,and does not fear when heat comes,for its leaves remain green,and is not anxious in the year of drought,for it does not cease to bear fruit.”
John 13:34-35 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know you are my disciples if you love one another.
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
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Luke 2:1-6 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Luke 2:15-16 the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger.
Luke 2:19 But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
Luke 2:48 And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.”
Luke 2:49 And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
Luke 2:50-51 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in heart.
Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Presence is the present.
Let’s have present hearts.
Let’s seek to be present over perfect.
Let’s treasure what matters.
Let’s love.
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24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
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