FMBC Preaching and Teaching 2025 - Flipbook - Page 16
*Books for the Month:
The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacquelyn Woodson and Rafael Lopaz
Don’t Touch My Hair by Sharee Miller
Aug. 2nd: (Holy Communion)
Today’s Scriptures:
Matthew 5.11, Your when and as...
Weekly Readings
I Peter 4:14, Insults because of your relationship to God is a compliment. Meaning your Christian lifestyle isn't
going unnoticed.
Matthew 10:39, With God as your guide, you are never lost!
Luke 7:33-34, speculating yield assumptions.
Mark 13:9, "Be vigilant in all things."
Matthew 19:29, Following God entails navigating the unknown, i.e., relocating, relationships, and employment.
Thought: Learning to say ‘no’ to others is saying ‘yes’ to self – yay!
Aug. 9th:
Today’s Scriptures
Matthew 5.12, rejoice and be glad
Weekly Readings:
Matthew 6.4-5, Rebuke hypocritical tendencies!
James 1.2-3, trials and challenges are opportunities for growth.
Ruth 2, God is our refuge!
Hebrews 11.6, faith and belief in God are non-negotiables!
Acts 7.51-60, some persons will NEVER change!
Thought: Rejoice and be glad when you do not allow the antics of others to hinder you from praising God.
Aug. 16th:
Today’s Scriptures
Matthew 5.13, the effects of salt
Weekly Readings:
Colossians 4.6, salt is designed to enhance the flavor of foods are your conversations about God
operating the same way in which persons want to learn more i.e., inviting them to church.
Hebrews 6.4-6, do NOT take God for granted.
II Peter 2.20-21 beware when utilizing selective amnesia because God know what you remember.
Luke 14.34-35, saltiness (divine loyalty) is restored through continuous obedience to God.
Mark 9.49-50 saltiness (process of purification) is restored by loving you and at peace with others which
may include agreeing to disagree.
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