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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 21
The Need for a Sacrifice Hebrews 10:1-4 Have you ever read about sacrifice in the Old Testament and wondered what it was for? The only payment for sin is death (Rom. 6:23), and the Lord graciously allowed animals to … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 19
The Believer’s Valley Experiences Psalm 23 Have you ever had heartache so deep or hardship so difficult that it’s almost impossible to stand? Like a giant wave crashing on the shore, some trials threaten to overwhelm us. We all … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 9
The Causes of Insecurity Psalm 8 Yesterday we defined insecurity and saw how it could weigh us down. Today let’s look at some common causes. Insecurity can come from: Rejection. When we grow up thinking no one really likes us, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 6
A God of Grace John 1:14-18 Imagine receiving a beautifully wrapped gift when there is no special occasion. Inside the package is something very special. Eagerly, you read the card to discover who could have been so generous. To your … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 2
A God We Can Trust Exodus 32:1-14 Many believers worry that God might reject them if they sin too much, fail to read the Bible daily, or displease Him in some other way. But our salvation and trust in God … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JUNE 15
Courage in the Lonely Hour 2 Timothy 4:6-18 Today’s passage is about a painful time in Paul’s life. He sat in a prison cell, knowing that death was coming. After devoting his last years to teaching others and sharing Christ, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 19
God’s Plan of Crucifixion Acts 2:22-36 Who was responsible for Jesus’ crucifixion? Though both the Jews and the Romans played a role in putting Him on the cross, God was the one who had already planned His Son’s death as … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 6
Jesus, the Faithful Witness Revelation 1:4-8 John wrote the book of Revelation to encourage Christians being heavily persecuted by the Roman emperor Domitian. Approximately 25 years earlier Rome had destroyed Jerusalem and taken away Christians’ rights. Many believers were beginning … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 29
Where the Battle Is Won Matthew 26:36-56 In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus wrestled with the knowledge that He would die on the cross, bearing the weight of our sin and being spiritually separated from the Father. Jesus got alone … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 11
Two Possible Resurrections John 5:19-29 Death is certain for everyone (except believers who are alive when Christ returns). The end of our earthly life may seem far away or, for some, right around the corner, but it’s always lurking, and … Continue reading
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