Posts by Sharon Kautz
Verse of the Day March 20
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Temptation.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of temptation throughout the Bible. Today’s reading is James 1:12-18, Blessed is Anyone who Endures Temptation The Verse of the Day is James 1:12, Blessed is anyone who…
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The Mountains of God – Week 6 Guide
The Mountain of Peace – Matthew 5:21-26 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Opening Prayer Merciful God, thank you for bringing us together today. As we open your Word and reflect on the teachings of Jesus, we ask that you prepare our hearts to listen and learn. Help us to…
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Verse of the Day March 19
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Temptation.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of temptation throughout the Bible. Today’s reading is 1 Corinthians 10:6-13, Temptation is Universal The Verse of the Day is 1 Corinthians 10:13, No testing has overtaken you…
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Verse of the Day March 18
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Temptation.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of temptation throughout the Bible. Today’s reading is Matthew 26:36-46, Pay Attention and Pray for Strength The Verse of the Day is Matthew 26:41, Watch and pray so…
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Preview: The Mountain of Peace
This Sunday, we continue our series, “The Mountains of God,” with Pastor Doug sharing from the Sermon on the Mount and “The Mountain of Peace.” But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you…
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Verse of the Day March 17
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Temptation.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of temptation throughout the Bible. Today’s reading is 2 Samuel 11, The Cost of Giving in to Temptation The Verse of the Day is 2 Samuel 11:3, David…
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Verse of the Day March 16
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Temptation.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of temptation throughout the Bible. Today’s reading is Genesis 39:1-23, Resisting Temptation The Verse of the Day is Genesis 39:9, He is not greater in this house than…
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The Mountain of Temptation
In The Mountain of Temptation, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Jesus’ testing in the wilderness from Matthew 4:1–11 and the spiritual preparation needed to face life’s most difficult moments. After his baptism, Jesus confronts temptations of appetite, applause, and power—yet remains faithful by grounding his identity and choices in God’s Word. This message reminds us…
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Verse of the Day March 15
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Temptation.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of temptation throughout the Bible. Today’s reading is Matthew 4:1-11, Winning the Battle Before it Begins The Verse of the Day is Matthew 4:4, But he answered, “It…
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