January 3 | Praising God for His Creation
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
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The Journey Begins: Navigating the Whole Bible in 2024
In this episode of Sermon Notes, Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball discuss the importance of engaging with the Bible as they prepare to walk through the entire Bible in 2024.
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Daily Devotional
January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024
John 1:1–3, Psalms 8, Psalms 104
John 1:1-3, Psalms 8, and Psalms 104 collectively emphasize God's omnipotence and wisdom in creation. John 1:1-3 highlights the Word's foundational role in creation, existing eternally with God. Psalms 8 marvels at God's majesty in the natural world and the special place of humans in His creation. Psalms 104 celebrates God as the Creator, illustrating His intricate work in the universe and life. These scriptures together underscore God's omnipresence, humanity's unique role, and the awe-inspiring nature of His creations.
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January 2 | The Word
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
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Daily Devotional
January 1, 2024
January 1, 2024
Genesis 1-2
The Biblical account of creation in Genesis chapters 1 and 2 describes God creating the universe, the earth, and all life within six days, culminating with man and woman, and resting on the seventh day. It narrates the formation of the heavens, earth, and all living beings, and sets the stage for the human story in the Garden of Eden, emphasizing the sanctity of the seventh day.
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January 1 | How it started….
Using the daily reading prompts from George H. Guthrie’s Read the Bible for Life, here’s how to use this devotional: Bring your Bible! Your kids need...
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Cultivating a Heart of Generosity: Unpacking the Uncomfortable Topic of Stewardship
In this episode of the Sermon Notes podcast, host Jay Strother is joined by special guest Ken Schafer, the Stewardship Minister.
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Changing Lives: The Hogue Family’s Dedication to Caring for Vulnerable Children
Julie and Michael Hogue share their experience as a DCS foster family who have also become adoptive parents.
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The Church’s Compassionate Response to the Foster Care Crisis
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by guest Elizabeth Cochran, the Foster and Adoption Director at Brentwood Baptist Church.
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Discovering Your Unique Role in Ministry: Practical Steps to Identify and Utilize Your Spiritual Gifts
Jay Strother is joined by special guest Michele Dyer to discuss the importance of using spiritual gifts for the purpose of serving the body of Christ.
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Connecting, Growing, and Experiencing Biblical Community in Small Groups
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by guest Cameron Russell to discuss the importance of finding genuine community within a church.
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The Transformative Power of Worship: Insights on Gathering as the Body of Christ
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother is joined by special guest Travis Cottrell, worship minister and recording artist, to dive into the importance of peace, worship, and gathering as the one body of Christ.
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