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Mercy: The product of Love.

Mercy is the product of Love The Love of God extends to all – and that Love is shown to all through mercy! Our bible lesson this week comes from John 8:1 – the story of the adulterous woman. Jesus tells us in the be-attitudes (this week’s scripture verse, too!) that, “God blesses those who

Access to God!

This week in Kids' Rock we learned about standing up for what is right! Lesson: Jesus cleanses the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17 and Mark 11:15-19. Bible Verse: "God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied." Matthew 5:6 (NLT) There are two images of Jesus that people many times have a hard

Knowing the Need

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” Matthew 5:3 (NLT) It has been said that the rich have an advantage over the poor--they already know that money can’t make them happy. Jesus was saying something similar when He said that God blessed those who were poor

Praising God in EVERY situation.

“Praise God no matter what.” It seems too simple. It seems trite. It seems pointless. But it isn’t. Even scientists and doctors who don’t believe in God tell us that a positive attitude helps people through difficult times. If “being positive” works wonders when it is only a worldly, watered-down version of praising God, imagine

I Can Be A Leader!

MAIN POINT: I Can Be A Leader! BIBLE LESSON: Othniel becomes Israel’s Judge - Judges 3:7-11 BIBLE VERSE: “Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” 1 Timothy 4:12

Lost & Found

“Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.” John 10:9 (NLT) Early in my childhood, I went through a traumatic experience as an 11 year old. One summer, as with almost every summer of my childhood, we took

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