"They Need Not Go Away" is a lasting image in today's message from Rev. Bob Shaw on the text of Matthew 14:13-21, the "feeding of the 5000 men, plus women and children." We hope this brings you a sense of welcome before the Lord, too, with a sense that Christ calls us all together in this time, and many of us, here on the internet, to DisciplesNet Church.
6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
7 Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
31 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. 32 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.”
Rev. Dr. Ronald Allen brings alive the story of Paul and Silas thrown into jail after doing what they believed was right on behalf of a slave girl. Dr. Allen uses his extensive knowledge of the New Testament and the book of Acts to shed light on some of the story's details, then encourages listeners to take heart from what happens next with Paul and Silas.
24 He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, 25 but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away.
19 For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope 21 that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of God.
139:1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me!
2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up;
you discern my thoughts from afar.
Our DisciplesNet Worship #39 offers a special gift in Minister Blanche Edwards' sharing of the story of a young girl who grew up struggling against the life challenges of homelessness. As you hear the story unfold, we pray that you will gain strength and inspiration in finding God's leading for you in the places in your own life you may feel homeless, lost, or needing direction.… Read the rest “DisciplesNet Worship # 39, “Finding Your Place” (Edwards 07 17 11)”
13:1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat down.