FMBC Preaching and Teaching 2025 - Flipbook - Page 15
Weekly Readings:
Psalm 24:4, Characteristics of a pure heart
Psalm 51:10, Prayer is transparent communication to God.
Ezekiel 36:25-27, God heals.
James 4:8, cleansing includes cultivating trust, faith, and obedience to God.
Matthew 23:25-28, Beware of hypocrites, including self-sabotage.
Thought: Pure in heart is not earthly perfection but allowing God to remove the scar tissue from our hearts.
July 19th: (VBS Kick-Off)
Today’s Scripture:
Matthew 5:9, the peacemakers
Weekly Readings:
James 3:16-18, the pros and challenges of being a peacemaker.
Galatians 5:22, Peace is one of the fruits of the Spirit.
Psalm 120, Peace necessitates setting boundaries with others.
I Peter 1:14-16, Allow past experiences to empower, not hinder, your present and future!
Romans 14:1-7, Judgment is God's job!
Thought: Peacemaker embraces one of the most powerful words in the English language - 'no!'
July 26th: (YOU Sunday)
Today’s Scripture:
Matthew 5:10, those persecuted for…
Weekly Readings:
2 Corinthians 4:17-18, Afflictions strengthen our faith and increase our dependence on God.
James 1:12, Consistency is one of the necessities of life.
Luke 6:22, A growing relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit as our comforter is PRICELESS!
I Peter 4:12-16, Trials and challenges deepen our faith.
John 15:20, Christians are not exempt from tears!
Thought: It is imperative that we learn to rejoice in the midst of suffering for Christ!
August:
Monthly Emphasis: Youth Opportunity University (YOU) Ends/Commencement
**Health Emphasis:
Back to School Health
Proverbs 22.6 “Train up a child in the way he should go.”
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