Category: Modern

October 26, 2025

Modern – Jesus Said Stop it: Self Control | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – Romans 7:15, 21-25 (CEB): I don’t know what I’m doing, because I don’t do what I want to do. Instead, I do the thing that I hate. So I find that, as a rule, when I want to do what is good, evil is right there with me. I gladly agree with the […]

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October 21, 2025

Modern – Jesus Said Stop it: Gentleness | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – James 3:13-18 (CEB): Are any of you wise and understanding? Show that your actions are good with a humble lifestyle that comes from wisdom. However, if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, then stop bragging and living in ways that deny the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes […]

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October 5, 2025

Modern – Jesus Said Stop it: Goodness | Rev. Maggie Dunaway

Scripture Reference – Galatians 6:7-10 (CEB): Make no mistake, God is not mocked. A person will harvest what they plant. Those who plant only for their own benefit will harvest devastation from their selfishness, but those who plant for the benefit of the Spirit will harvest eternal life from the Spirit. Let’s not get tired of doing […]

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September 28, 2025

Modern – Jesus Said Stop it: Kindness | Rev. Mike Holly

Scripture Reference – Ephesians 4:31-32 (CEB): Put aside all bitterness, losing your temper, anger, shouting, and slander, along with every other evil. Be kind, compassionate, and forgiving to each other, in the same way God forgave you in Christ.

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September 14, 2025

Modern – Jesus Said Stop it: Peace | Rev. Michael Bowman

Scripture Reference – Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV): Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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August 31, 2025

Modern – Jesus Said Stop it: Stop Hating, Start Loving | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 (NRSVUE): Love is patient, love is kind, it isn’t jealous, it doesn’t brag, it isn’t arrogant, it isn’t rude, it doesn’t seek its own advantage, it isn’t irritable, it doesn’t keep a record of complaints, it isn’t happy with injustice, but it is happy with the truth. Love puts up with all […]

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August 24, 2025

Modern – Abide: Branches that Bear Fruit | Rev. Robert Mercer

Scripture Reference – John 15:8-17 (CEB): My Father is glorified when you produce much fruit and in this way prove that you are my disciples. “As the Father loved me, I too have loved you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I kept my Father’s […]

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