Posts by Sharon Kautz
The Mountains of God – Week 7 Guide
The Mountain of Illumination – Matthew 17:1-9 To download the guide for this week, use the link below. Opening Prayer Gracious and loving God, you revealed your glory through your Son, Jesus Christ, and called your disciples to listen to him. As we gather, quiet the distractions of our hearts and minds, so that we…
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Verse of the Day March 24
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Peace.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of about having the peace of Christ in our lives. Today’s reading is Isaiah 26:1-4, Peace and Trust The Verse of the Day is Isaiah 26:3, Those of…
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Preview: The Mountain of Illumination
We continue our series, “The Mountains of God,” this Sunday as we begin Holy Week, with Pastor Doug sharing about “The Mountain of Illumination” and the transfiguration of Jesus. While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I…
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Verse of the Day March 23
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Peace.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of about having the peace of Christ in our lives. Today’s reading is Isaiah 9:1-7, Prince of Peace The Verse of the Day is Isaiah 9:6, For a…
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Verse of the Day March 22
We continue our Lenten series, “The Mountains of God.” This week, Pastor Doug shared about “The Mountain of Peace.” The daily devotions this week will share stories of about having the peace of Christ in our lives. Today’s reading is Matthew 5:1-9, Blessed are the Peacemakers The Verse of the Day is Matthew 5:9, Blessed…
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The Mountain of Peace
In The Mountain of Peace, Pastor Doug Scalise explores Jesus’ teaching on anger in Matthew 5:21–26 and its impact on our relationships, faith, and witness. Jesus reveals that peace in God’s kingdom begins not with outward behavior, but with confronting anger and contempt in our hearts. Rather than avoiding conflict, we are called to pursue…
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Verse of the Day March 21
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 4:1-10, Submit Yourself to God The Verse of the Day is James 4:7, Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist…
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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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