Posts by Sharon Kautz
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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Verse of the Day March 14
This week in worship, we continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Joe shared about the story of Elijah at Mt. Carmel and “The Mountain of Power.” The daily devotions this week will share more about this story. Today’s reading is 1 Kings 19:9b-16, 18, The Greatness of Gentleness The Verse…
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Verse of the Day March 13
This week in worship, we continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Joe shared about the story of Elijah at Mt. Carmel and “The Mountain of Power.” The daily devotions this week will share more about this story. Today’s reading is 1 Kings 19:1-9a, Angel Food Cake? The Verse of the…
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The Mountains of God – Week 5 Guide
The Mountain of Temptation – Matthew 4:1-11 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Connecting Have you ever tried to build a new habit (like eating healthier, exercising, or spending less time on your phone) and found that it was hardest right at the beginning? What made it challenging? The Mountain…
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Verse of the Day March 12
This week in worship, we continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Joe shared about the story of Elijah at Mt. Carmel and “The Mountain of Power.” The daily devotions this week will share more about this story. Today’s reading is 1 Kings 18:31-46, Clast of the Titans: Part 2 The…
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Preview: The Mountain of Temptation
This Sunday, we continue our series, “The Mountains of God,” with Pastor Doug sharing about Jesus on “The Mountain of Temptation” from Matthew 4:1-11. But he answered, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ ” ~ Matthew 4:4 Watch our preview…
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Verse of the Day March 11
This week in worship, we continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Joe shared about the story of Elijah at Mt. Carmel and “The Mountain of Power.” The daily devotions this week will share more about this story. Today’s reading is 1 Kings 18:16-30, Clash of the Titans: Part 1 The…
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