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Allan Eckert
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      • The Mountain of the Lord Isaiah 2:1-5
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      • We Learn to Pray from Jesus Luke 11:1-13
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Saturday, December 24, 2022

The Ransomed Shall Return Isaiah 35:1-10


 

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Patiently Waiting for the Lord James 5:7-16


 

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The Righteous Reign of the Branch Isaiah 11:1-10


 

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Abounding in Hope Romans 15:4-13


 

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Saturday, December 10, 2022

The Mountain of the Lord Isaiah 2:1-5


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 10:50 AM No comments:

The Day Is at Hand! Romans 13:11-14


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 10:49 AM No comments:

God, Our God Shall Bless Us! Psalm 67


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 10:49 AM No comments:

The Preeminence of Christ Colossians 1:13-20


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 10:48 AM No comments:

While We Wait 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5


 

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Stand Firm! 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 10:50 AM No comments:

We Are Justified by Faith Romans 3:19-28


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 10:49 AM No comments:

God, Be Merciful to Me, a Sinner Luke 18:9-17


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 10:48 AM No comments:

Persistent in Prayer Luke 18:1-8


 

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Saturday, October 22, 2022

Let Us Be Thankful to the Lord! Luke 17:11-19


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:54 PM No comments:

How Much faith Is Enough? Luke 17:1-10


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:53 PM No comments:

Consider the Consequences of Loving Money Luke 16:19-31


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:52 PM No comments:

Making Money Work Eternally Luke 16:1-15


 

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God Seeks the Lost Luke 15:1-10


 

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

Disciples of Jesus Count the Cost Luke 14:25-35


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 8:04 AM No comments:

The Christian Life: Mercy, Humility, and Care Luke 14:1-14


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 8:03 AM No comments:

Saturday, August 27, 2022

The Narrow Door to Heaven Luke 13:22-30


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:16 PM No comments:

The Divine Dividing Line Luke 12:49-53


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:16 PM No comments:

Why Are You Anxious and Afraid? Luke 12:23-34


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:15 PM No comments:

Monday, August 8, 2022

Seek the Things that Are Above! Colossians 3:1-11


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:41 AM No comments:

We Learn to Pray from Jesus Luke 11:1-13


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:40 AM No comments:

Choose the Good Portion! Luke 10:38-42


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:39 AM No comments:

Do Not grow Weary in Doing Good! Galatians 6:1-10


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:38 AM No comments:

Set Free to Serve Galatians 5:1, 13-25


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:37 AM No comments:

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Evil Defeated Luke 8:26-39


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:07 PM No comments:

The Help of the Holy Spirit John 14:23-31


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:05 PM No comments:

That They May All Be One John 17:20-26


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:01 PM No comments:

The Ascension: And Ending and a Beginning Luke 24:44-53


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:58 PM No comments:

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Peace in the Midst of Tribulation John 16:23-33


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 6:36 AM No comments:

Sorrow Turned to Joy John 16:12-22


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 6:36 AM No comments:

Saturday, May 14, 2022

The Good Shepherd and His Sheep John 10:22-30


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:15 AM No comments:

Forgiven; Restored; Trusted John 21:15-19


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:14 AM No comments:

Do Not Disbelieve, but Believe! John 20:19-31


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:13 AM No comments:

Jesus Has Risen! Luke 24:1-12


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:13 AM No comments:

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Forgive Us for the Sake of Your Son! Isaiah 53:4-6


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:13 PM No comments:

Forgive Us through this Holy Supper! Luke 22:14-20


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 1:12 PM No comments:

Saturday, April 16, 2022

The King We Need Zechariah 9:9-12


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:45 PM No comments:

Forgive Our Misplaced Sorrow! Luke 23:26-31


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:44 PM No comments:

The Surpassing Worth of Knowing Jesus Philippians 3:4-14


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:43 PM No comments:

Forgive Us for Despising our Savior's Claim! Mark 15:16-20


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:42 PM No comments:

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Christ Reconciled the World to Himself 2 Corinthians 5:14-21


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:38 AM No comments:

Forgive us When We Abandon Your Truths! John 18:33-38


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:37 AM No comments:

Learning from the Past 1 Corinthians 10:1-13


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:36 AM No comments:

Forgive Us When We Despise Your Great Salvation! Matthew 27:15-26


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:35 AM No comments:

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Forgive Our Desire to Defy Your Divine Authority! Mark 14:60-65


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 4:14 PM No comments:

Jesus' Victory Over Satan in the Wilderness Luke 4:1-13


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 4:13 PM No comments:

Forgive Our Fearful Lack of Trust! Mark 14:48-52


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 4:12 PM No comments:

Monday, March 7, 2022

The Transfiguration of Our Lord Luke 9:28-36


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 6:16 AM No comments:

Love; do Good; and Bless Luke 6:27-38


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 6:15 AM No comments:

Wednesday, March 2, 2022

First Things 1 Corinthians 15:1-11


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:57 AM No comments:

Gifts for Building Up the Church 1 Corinthians 14:12b-20


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:56 AM No comments:

The Power of Jesus' Words Luke 4:31-4


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 7:56 AM No comments:

Saturday, February 12, 2022

The Miracle at Cana John 2:1-11


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:21 AM No comments:

The Baptized Life Romans 6:1-11


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:20 AM No comments:

The Riches of Christ Are for All People Ephesians 3:1-12


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:19 AM No comments:

Saturday, January 15, 2022

Predestined for Adoption Ephesians 1:3-14


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:26 PM No comments:

Our Help in the Year to Come Psalm 121


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:26 PM No comments:

Do Everything in the Name of Jesus Colossians 3:12-17


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 12:25 PM No comments:

Saturday, January 1, 2022

The Only Son from the Father John 1:1-18


 

Posted by Allan Eckert at 11:05 AM No comments:

God Is Love 1 John 4:7-16


 

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