Posts by Sharon Kautz
The Mountain of Resurrection
In The Mountain of Resurrection, Pastor Doug Scalise proclaims the hope of Easter through Matthew 28:16–20, where the risen Jesus meets His disciples and commissions them for a new mission. After a season of fear and loss, the resurrection reveals that hope is restored, and Jesus’ authority brings power, purpose, and promise to His followers. Even in the…
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Verse of the Day April 4
We enter Holy Week with our series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Illumination and the transfiguration of Jesus.” The daily devotions this week will follow the journey of Jesus through the final days to his crucifixion. Today’s reading is 2 Corinthians 5:21, For Our Sake The Verse…
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The Mountain of Obedience, Again
In The Mountain of Obedience (Again), Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Good Friday through Matthew 27:45–54, where Jesus’ obedience leads Him all the way to the cross. Connecting the story of Abraham and Isaac with the crucifixion, this sermon reveals that while Isaac was spared, Jesus became the Lamb who was not. Through suffering, darkness, and sacrifice, Jesus…
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Verse of the Day April 3
We enter Holy Week with our series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Illumination and the transfiguration of Jesus.” The daily devotions this week will follow the journey of Jesus through the final days to his crucifixion. Today’s reading is Matthew 27:45-54, The Mountain of Obedience, Again The…
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The Mountains of God – Week 8 Guide
The Mountain of Resurrection – Matthew 28:16-20 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Opening Prayer Crucified and Risen Lord, we gather today with gratitude and hope because Jesus Christ has conquered death and opened the way to new life. As we reflect on your Word, help us to understand more fully…
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Verse of the Day April 2
We enter Holy Week with our series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Illumination and the transfiguration of Jesus.” The daily devotions this week will follow the journey of Jesus through the final days to his crucifixion. Today’s reading is Matthew 26:36-46, The Mountain of Surrender The Verse…
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The Mountain of Surrender
In The Mountain of Surrender, Pastor Doug Scalise reflects on Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36–46), where surrender becomes the pathway to peace, obedience, and salvation. While surrender often feels like defeat, Jesus reveals it as a courageous act of trust—choosing God’s will over our personal desire in the most difficult moment imaginable. This message…
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Verse of the Day April 1
We enter Holy Week with our series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Illumination and the transfiguration of Jesus.” The daily devotions this week will follow the journey of Jesus through the final days to his crucifixion. Today’s reading is Matthew 17:22-23, Jesus Again Foretells His Death and…
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Verse of the Day March 31
We enter Holy Week with our series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Illumination and the transfiguration of Jesus.” The daily devotions this week will follow the journey of Jesus through the final days to his crucifixion. Today’s reading is Matthew 17:14-20, A Faithless and Perverse Generation The…
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