July 8, 2019
by Ryan Rice and Sara Beekman
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Great Marriages
| Tags: Devotional, Great Marriages
How to Serve your Husband Physically
Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.
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July 8, 2019
by Ryan Rice and Sara Beekman
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Great Marriages
| Tags: Devotional, Great Marriages
How to Serve Your Husband Spiritually
For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.
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July 8, 2019
by Ryan Rice and Sara Beekman
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Great Marriages
| Tags: relationships, marriage, Devotional
Serve one another humbly in love. – Galatians 5:13b...
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June 26, 2019
by Ryan Rice and Sara Beekman
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Great Marriages
| Tags: Devotional, marriages
Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
–I Peter 3:7 ESV
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December 25, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
I can only imagine what joy the wise men felt when brought their gifts to Christ. Joy, joy inexpressible, likely filled their hearts. Matthew records that three gifts were given. This is where many have concluded the number of wise men. The Bible doesn’t tell us how many wise men were actually present, but it does give us a clear description of three gifts that these wis...
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December 24, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
What is there to be joyful about on Christmas if your heart is overwhelmed with business? What is there to be joyful about if there is no family to share it? What is there to be joyful about if finances or health is failing? Steady yourself, Christian. The joy the Christ offers is not all limited by one’s circumstances. The joy that Christ offers you is that which was ex...
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December 23, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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It might sound crazy to leave your home in search of a king, but the wise men studied the stars and scriptures and then made a decision. They would travel a great distance to come and worship a newborn King. Their honesty is strikingly bold....
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December 22, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
The wise men had very little fear. They ask questions because they are learners and not afraid of looking dumb. We have a saying at North Valley: the leaders are the learners. Learners ask questions. Matthew tells us that the wise men came to ask King Herod where the King of the Jews was. ...
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December 21, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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he wise men were counselors and advisors to political leaders within the Roman Empire. These men studied astrology, dreams, sacred prophetic scriptures, and the arts of magic. At the time of the writing, Jesus had been born in the town of Bethlehem, during the reign of Herod the King....
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December 20, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
We have looked at God’s Word over the last twenty days, and we've seen how prophecies made concerning the coming Messiah have been fulfilled. From the birth location to the virgin Mary to his very own name, we have seen promises made, and promises kept. God’s Word is true....
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December 19, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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Herod tried to kill Jesus as a toddler. The rumor of a king being born in his small jurisdiction was too much. Yesterday we learned about his fear and fury. Today we learn about King Jesus’ reign forevermore....
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December 18, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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Who are you angry at? Is your anger solving the problem? Why are you angry?...
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December 17, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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Caesar Augustus was the adopted son of Julius Caesar. Augustus was born on September 23rd in 63 BC. He ruled as the Emperor of Rome for the first 14 years of Christ's life. He rose to power in time of great peace for this massive empire....
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December 16, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
As a dad of three kids, I try my best, like most parents, to teach them to do what's right. My goal is to help them become independent of me and dependent upon God. ...
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December 15, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: Christmas at North Valley, Devotional, advent
Luke’s gospel records that Caesar issued a decree that every resident within the Roman Empire should return to their home town to register and pay a special tax. Caesar Augustus issued this decree, but in truth, this decree had already been issued by God....
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December 14, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
Nine months before our Savior’s birth, an angel appeared to a young Jewish girl, Mary, whom Scripture describes as a virgin, engaged to a man named Joseph. Prior to that angelic visit, Mary must have felt great excitement as she anticipated her marriage. ...
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December 13, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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It is pure speculation to assert these were the last words of Christ before He became a baby in the womb of Mary. But they may have been! ...
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December 12, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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By the time that Mary gave birth, hope in God’s promises for forgiveness and deliverance from the empire had reached a fever pitch. Some were looking for a beneficent dictator. Others expected a high-profile miracle worker. Others hoped that a famous prophet like Elijah had come with a spectacular message....
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December 11, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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That first Christmas; all eyes were on Augustus, the cynical Caesar who demanded a census so as to determine a measurement to increase taxes even further. At that time who was interested in a young couple making an eighty-mile trip south from Nazareth? ...
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December 10, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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We don’t have the insight to find the right path, nor the inner power to walk it. That’s why Jesus’s disciple Thomas admitted that he didn’t know the way, even though he was close to the Master. ...
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December 9, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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Unrecognized. Unseen. Undiscovered. Nobody knows. Nobody sees. Nobody cares. As long as there is plenty of food, lots of cheer, a plethora of tinsel, and a cornucopia of gifts, everyone’s happy. Jesus? Who’s that?...
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December 8, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
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Scripture: "And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, Are by no means least among the leaders of Judah; for out of you shall come forth a Ruler Who will shepherd My people Israel." Matthew 2:6, NASB
Consider: Embedded in the memory of many of us who regularly celebrate Christmas is Matthew's quotation of Micah 5:2. "And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, Are by no means least among ...
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December 7, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
To fully cherish Christ this Advent season, we must first understand God’s motive in giving his son to us! This answer can be found in the familiar and most famous verse in our Bible. John 3:16 says… “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only son...” ...
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December 6, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
No prince or president could out-politic him, nor pompous military power subdues him, it's Christ’s call. He can carry upon his shoulders the weight of the sin of the world. He is surely able to carry our daily burdens. What good news!...
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December 5, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
Have you trusted in unwise counsel? The Lord is inviting you to call upon him today for a fresh sense of his power and presence through the Holy Spirit, who serves as your counselor. James 1:5 is God’s guarantee for you ...
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December 4, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
USA Today, did a special on Gertrude Weaver. She was born in 1898, making her the oldest woman in the world. She is from the good ole south, Arkansas. At 117 years old you could say she watched the world change. She was alive before there was the Ford automobile, she was alive before there was a Hitler or a man on the moon. She was there to see the world change. Think abou...
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December 3, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
Isaiah foretold of the Messiah coming as a King David’s descendant. This would mean that Christ comes from royalty and in the line of a rightful King! The birth of Jesus would fulfill God’s redemptive plan for humanity. Jesus as the Messiah would establish a Kingdom like as an empire of God’s grace. ...
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December 2, 2018
by North Valley Community Church
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Christmas Devotionals
| Tags: advent, Devotional, Christmas at North Valley
It is hard to turn on the news today and find peace and quiet in the Phoenix Valley. We are now the 5th largest city in the USA. Peace is something not only sought after from major cities of the world but for all mankind. We all long for peace, from major urban epicenters to rural run down villages peace is what we want. We want freedom from disturbance; we want quiet and...
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December 30, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: The Christmas Story, Devotional, grace, Christ, gospel
Have you ever walked outside and saw the beauty of a sunrise in the morning? Or looked out your window to see the foothills and mountains and ask God, "How did you make everything?...
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December 29, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: The Christmas Story, Devotional, grace, Christ, gospel
At the announcement of Christ’s birth, we see that these angels share that this good news will result in great joy. But the shepherds will not initially feel great joy but rather great fear! Rather the angels explain that if they receive this good news, it will result in great joy. ...
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December 28, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: The Christmas Story, Devotional, grace, Christ, gospel
Do you ever wonder why Christmas sermons so often talk about joy? That’s because the birth of Christ is described as resulting in great joy, as the angel says, the joy of Jesus. But what about the times you just don’t feel it, even as a Christian?...
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December 27, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: Christ, The Christmas Story, gospel, Devotional, grace
Have you ever thought about what creates happiness? Some people think that some people are born more happy than others....
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December 26, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: grace, Devotional, gospel, The Christmas Story, Christ
Have you ever been so excited to share some good news with a friend or family member that you can hardly wait? You know that this news is going to bring lots of joy!...
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December 23, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: Devotional, grace, The Christmas Story, gospel, Christ
Have you ever seen something so awesome you don’t know what else to do but to use the most amazing words to describe it? Like seeing the Grand Canyon or a shooting star or an early morning sunrise or evening sunset....
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December 22, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: Christ, gospel, grace, The Christmas Story, Devotional
Have you ever been so excited about something you saw that you had to share about it? Maybe a favorite TV show, or a movie, or a joke? Maybe something funny that happened to you, something so interesting that you had to tell others?...
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December 21, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: The Christmas Story, Devotional, grace, Christ, gospel
Have you ever been excited to give someone a gift? Or maybe you recall a time someone else was about to give you a gift, and the smile all over his or her face made you happy! Here in today’s verses we find the angels, a little jittery and giddy to share this good news about this long awaited gift from God, Jesus Christ the Lord!...
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December 20, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: Christ, gospel, The Christmas Story, Devotional, grace
God chooses the ordinary to do the extraordinary. The shepherds in today’s passage were out keeping watch over their flock. An angel suddenly appeared to them! This was an extraordinary event; the intensity of light was overwhelming. It was so amazing and supernatural that it scared them. ...
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December 19, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: gospel, Devotional, grace, Christ, The Christmas Story
Have you ever seen a flock of sheep or a shepherd? Shepherding is a tough job. It’s not only dirty; it can be dangerous! As we look at this section of scripture, I think there are several important truths to understand about the good news of Christ’s birth coming first to the shepherds. ...
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December 16, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: gospel, Christ, grace, Devotional, The Christmas Story
Many may wonder what was going through Mary's mind when she was approached by the angel who announced, “Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!” (Luke 1:28) She was probably afraid and confused. Anyone would have been. ...
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December 15, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: gospel, Christ, grace, Devotional, The Christmas Story
Has anyone ever made a promise to you? Did you know that God made a promise that His son would be born in Bethlehem? In fact the exact details of Jesus' birth, His life, His death, and His resurrection have all been promised and have and will all be fulfilled because God is a promise maker and promise keeper!...
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December 14, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: gospel, Christ, grace, Devotional, The Christmas Story
Have you ever hiked up a mountain? What’s the longest hike you ever did? One mile? Five? Ten? Joseph hiked about ninety miles! Since Bethlehem was at a higher elevation than his hometown in Nazareth, Joseph, along with Mary, would have made an uphill journey to be registered in the census. ...
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December 13, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: gospel, Christ, grace, Devotional, The Christmas Story
What thought comes to mind when you think of Joseph? Is he just a minor figure in the whole Christmas story? Scripture tells us he was a righteous man from the bloodline of David, and he was betrothed to Mary....
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December 12, 2016
by North Valley Community Church
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The Christmas Story
| Tags: gospel, Christ, grace, Devotional, The Christmas Story
Have you ever been told to do something? Maybe a boss or an overseer gave you an order? Maybe as a child you had a dad or mom who told you to do something, regardless whether you liked it or not? ...
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December 7, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
| Tags: gospel, advent, Devotional, prepare him room
The prophet Isaiah once said some 700 years before the birth of Christ, that all of this was for… us! The gift was for you and for me! ...
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December 7, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Prepare Him Room
| Tags: gospel, Christ, grace, Devotional, prepare him room
Isaiah describes the Messiah as a king so great that he would have final authority not only over Israel (Micah 5:2) but also over the whole world. Jesus would later tell his disciples that all authority in heaven and on earth had been to him from above, thus claiming that he fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy (Matthew 28:18). The Apostle Paul also wrote that God made Jesus the ...
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April 2, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 40 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Luke 4:16
And he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. And as was his custom, he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up to read. ...
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April 1, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 39 - 40 Days Of Outreach.
Romans 10:17
So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ....
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March 31, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 38 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Matthew 19:14
Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these." ...
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March 30, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 37 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Psalm 19:1
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork....
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March 29, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 36 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Psalm 148:7-10
Praise the LORD from the earth, you great sea creatures and all deeps, fire and hail, snow and mist, stormy wind fulfilling his word, Mountains and all hills, fruit trees and all cedars! Beasts and all livestock, creeping things and flying birds!...
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March 28, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 35 - 40 Days of Outreach.
2 Timothy 3:16 NIV
All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness,...
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March 27, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 34 - 40 Days Of Outreach.
1 Thessalonians 2:19-20 NIV
For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you? Indeed, you are our glory and joy....
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March 26, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 33 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Colossians 4:5-6 ESV
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person....
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March 25, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 32 - 40 Days of Outreach.
2 Corinthians 10:15-16 ESV
But our hope is that as your faith increases, our area of influence among you may be greatly enlarged, so that we may preach the gospel in lands beyond you, without boasting of work already done in another’s area of influence....
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March 24, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 31 - 40 Days of Outreach.
James 1:22 ESV
But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves....
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March 23, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 30 - 40 Days of Outreach
Proverbs 18:13 ESV
If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. ...
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March 22, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 29 - 40 Days of Outreach
Ephesians 2:10 ESV
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them....
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March 21, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 28 - 40 Days of Outreach
1 Corinthians 13:1 ESV
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. ...
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March 20, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 27 - 40 Days of Outreach
1 Peter 3:15 ESV
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect...
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March 19, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 26 - 40 Days of Outreach.
John 8:31-32 ESV
So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ...
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March 18, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 25 - 40 Days Of Outreach.
1 Corinthians 1:26-27 ESV
For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong;...
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March 17, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 24 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Matthew 6:11 ESV
Give us this day our daily bread,...
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March 16, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 23 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Matthew 13:31-32 ESV
He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and sowed in his field. It is the smallest of all seeds, but when it has grown it is larger than all the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches....
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March 15, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 22 - 40 Days of Outreach
Matthew 6:10 KJV
Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven....
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March 14, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 21 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Matthew 11:28-30
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ...
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March 13, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 20 - 40 Days of Outreach.
1 Peter 2:2-3 “Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation- if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.” ...
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March 12, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 19 - 40 Days of Outreach.
2 Corinthians 5:19-20 ESV
that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God....
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March 11, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 18 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Proverbs 16:9 ESV
The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps....
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March 10, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 17 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Matthew 25:37-40 ESV
Then the righteous will answer him, saying, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?' And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did...
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March 9, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 16 - 40 Days of Outreach.
1 Corinthians 3:6 ESV
I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth....
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March 8, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, Devotional, 40 Days of Outreach
Day 15 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Lamentations 3:21-22 ESV
But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end;...
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March 7, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 14 - 40 Days of Outreach.
2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT
The eyes of the lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”
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March 6, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 13 - 40 Days of Outreach.
1 John 4:18 NLT
Such love has no fear, because perfect love expels all fear. If we are afraid, it is for fear of punishment, and this shows that we have not fully experienced his perfect love....
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March 5, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 12 - 40 Days of Outreach.
John 8:7 NLT
They kept demanding an answer, so he stood up again and said, “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!”
“Let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!"...
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March 4, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, Devotional, 40 Days of Outreach
Day 11 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Colossians 4:5-6 NLT
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. Paul’s Final Instructions and Greetings
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March 3, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Category:
40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional, gospels
Day 10 - 40 Days of Outreach.
1 Thessalonians 5:17 ESV
pray without ceasing,
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March 2, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional
Day 9 - 40 Days of Outreach.
2 Timothy 4:2 NIV
Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage...
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February 28, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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40 Days of Outreach
| Tags: gospel, 40 Days of Outreach, Devotional, John 16:33
Day 7 - 40 Days of Outreach.
John 16:33 ESV
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”...
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February 27, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Day 6 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Luke 10:3 ESV
Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves...
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February 26, 2015
by North Valley Community Church
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Day 5 - 40 Days of Outreach.
1 Corinthians 12:4 NASB
Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit....
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February 25, 2015
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Day 4 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Philippians 1:6 NASB
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus....
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February 24, 2015
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 3 - 40 Days of Outreach.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 NASB
Therefore encourage one another and build up one another, just as you also are doing. Christian Conduct...
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February 23, 2015
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 2- 40 Days of Outreach. Ephesians 2:10 NASB.
For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them....
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February 22, 2015
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40 Days of Outreach
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Day 1 - 40 Days of Outreach.
Matthew 20:28 ESV
even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
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