LESSON THEME: God Answers Prayers Acts 12:1-17 recounts the persecution of the early church under King Herod Agrippa I, who executes James (John’s brother) and imprisons Peter with the intention of executing him as well. The passage demonstrates the power of prayer, as the church’s earnest intercession leads to God’s miraculous intervention when an angel rescues Peter from prison, highlighting
LESSON THEME: Jesus is King Mark 11:1-11 Jesus and his disciples head toward Jerusalem. Two disciples get there first and borrow a donkey colt for Jesus to ride. He rides triumphantly down the road as the crowds spread palm branches and robes on the road in his path. They call out praises, declaring that Jesus is the King. WELCOME MUSIC:
LESSON THEME: Trusting in God’s Provision Matthew 17:24-37 tells the story of Jesus and his disciples arriving in Capernaum, where they are confronted by the temple tax collectors. Jesus instructs Peter to catch a fish, and in its mouth, he finds a coin to pay the tax. WELCOME MUSIC: PLAYLIST (WEE SING KIDS) This music should be playing in the
Last night at Legacy Baptist Church, Pastor Donnie Edwards delivered a sermon on the first chapter of 2 Corinthians. My summary of the message: God has plans for you—plans that include your suffering, your brokenness, and your struggles. But these aren’t just random difficulties; they’re divinely orchestrated opportunities to minister to others who will walk similar paths. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟
Last night at Legacy Baptist Church, Pastor Donnie Edwards preached the final message in his series through 1 Corinthians. As he shared about Paul’s closing words to the Corinthian church in chapter 16, several powerful takeaways stood out that resonated deeply with me. When God Redirects Your Path Pastor Donnie shared something that hit home for me: “Never underestimate something
As I read the second lesson in “The Search for Significance” by Robert S. McGee, the part about how parents influence their children’s beliefs in God hit home stronger than anything else. McGee writes, “Our self-esteem and view of God are usually a mirror of our parents’ attitudes toward us. Those who are loved and affirmed by their parents tend
5 Ways to Recognize God’s Hand in Life’s Unexpected Detours Have you ever felt stuck in life’s waiting room? That awkward space between what was and what’s next? You’re not alone. Recently, I found myself pondering this very situation after hearing a powerful message that resonated deeply with my own journey. When God Redirects Your Path Last night at Legacy
Growing up is hard. As parents, watching our children struggle through social challenges can be heartbreaking. But what if these struggles are more than just normal childhood experiences? What if they’re actually part of a spiritual battle? When Good Things Start Happening, Opposition Often Follows I recently witnessed this with my 10-year-old daughter. After years of struggling to find and
Have you ever noticed how perfect God’s timing can be? Just yesterday, my daughter came to me struggling with friendship issues (ah, the complex social world of 10-year-olds), and when I opened my Bible during the pastor’s sermon on 1 Corinthians 15, I stumbled upon notes from a previous message focused specifically on verse 33: “Do not be misled: ‘Bad
Have you ever wondered how to naturally bring Jesus into your conversations? As I’ve been attending a church small group on How to Share Jesus Like You Mean It, this question came up: “How can you start a conversation with someone about Jesus?” While many great answers were shared, I’d like to share what the Holy Spirit laid on my
