Mt. Nebo Ridge Church Inc.

08/30/2026

What if your Esther kept her silence?
What if Abraham kept Isaac?
What if the giant isn't Goliath?
What if God already split the sea?

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08/26/2026

Jesus died at thirty-three. The human spine has thirty-three vertebrae. The structure that holds us upright has the same number of vertebrae as the years Jesus walked this Earth.

We have twelve ribs on each side—just like the twelve disciples and the twelve tribes of Israel.

The vagus nerve runs from your brain to your heart and gut, calming the storms inside your body, just like Jesus calmed the storm—and guess what it looks like?

Laminin, the protein that literally holds your cells together, is in the shape of a cross under a microscope. The very structure holding you together is a cross.

Jesus rose on the third day. Science tells us that when you fast for three days, your body begins to regenerate! Old cells die, new ones are born, and healing begins. Your body literally experiences a form of resurrection in three days, just like Jesus resurrected in three days. That’s not a coincidence—that’s the signature of an artist on His artwork.

It keeps going.
Your heart beats with God’s rhythm.
Your brain lights up when you pray.
Your bones store memory.
Your tears change chemistry depending on joy or grief, and the Bible tells us the Lord holds our tears in a jar.
Modern science now acknowledges that the life of the flesh quite literally is in the blood as it “transmits the very ‘breath of life”—just like the Bible said.

Your body worships God, whether you realize it or not.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made by an artist who left His signature on His greatest artwork—you.

And here’s the wonder: Jesus didn’t just create you—He wrote Himself into your very DNA. He formed you with intention and breathed life into you because He wants more than for you to simply exist — He wants to have a personal relationship with you. The Creator who holds galaxies together also holds you together. And He wants to make his home inside your heart. He wants to be a part of your life. You were created to have a relationship with the God who created you.

If you’ve never invited Jesus into your life, it’s the best decision you will ever make. Pray with me:

Dear Jesus, come into my life. I’m so sorry for living a life of sin that separated me from you. Forgive me. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. Please fill me with your Holy Spirit. I surrender my life. Amen!

08/26/2026

The Greatest Commandment

In Matthew 22:37, Jesus said: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind."

This verse is a powerful reminder of the greatest commandment, calling us to a wholehearted devotion to God. It challenges us to examine the depth and sincerity of our love for Him, urging us to go beyond following the rules of religious traditions and to cultivate an intimate, all-encompassing relationship with our Creator.

Loving God with all our heart means that our emotions and desires are aligned with His will. It means that we prioritize Him above all else, allowing His love to shape our affections and guide our decisions. When we love God with all our soul, we are committing our very being to Him. Our identity, purpose, and existence are rooted in His love, and we find our true fulfillment in living for His glory.

To love God with all our mind is to engage our intellect in the pursuit of knowing Him more deeply. It involves meditating on His Word, seeking His wisdom, and allowing His truth to transform our thoughts and perspectives. This holistic love for God is not a one-time event but a daily, intentional choice to surrender every aspect of our lives to Him.

Reflecting on this commandment, we are reminded that our love for God should be evident in every area of our lives. It should influence how we interact with others, how we spend our time, and how we use our resources. As we grow in our love for God, we become more attuned to His presence and more responsive to His leading.

Today, let’s surrender our hearts, souls, and minds to God. Let us seek to deepen our relationships with Him, knowing that as we do, we will experience the fullness of His love and the abundant life He promises. Amen.

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08/05/2026

The Path to Success

There are many definitions for success in today’s culture. For some, success is defined by the number of accomplishments we’ve made, or the number of possessions we’ve attained.

Jesus’ definition of success is counter-cultural. It has nothing to do with our accomplishments or our possessions—it has everything to do with our character, and our faithfulness.

Jesus’ teaching in Luke 16:10 is primarily about the content of our character. He says that those who are trusted with small things will be entrusted with larger things. Those who are faithful with what they’ve been given will have even more opportunities. And those who are dishonest, unfaithful, and untrustworthy, will do the same with what they’re given.

It’s not ultimately important to Jesus whether or not we are financially successful in life. What’s more important is what we do with what we’ve already been given.

Little acts of faithfulness every day is how our character is shaped over time. The small decisions and the hard decisions are what create us into people of trust and honesty.

If you’re asking God for more in life, make sure you’re being faithful with the things He's already given you. Use the resources and opportunities you've been given to build trust and honesty with other people.

God is looking to use people of character rather than people of success. So pray for God to increase your character and to give you opportunities to become a person who is faithful and honest in every area of life.

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07/31/2026

Immeasurably More

What’s the boldest prayer you can think to pray? Or the most incredible thing you can dare to imagine?

Did you know that God can top it?

Paul said it like this:

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us…”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭3‬:‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

You know those quiet dreams in your heart? God put them there. You know that ache for something better than this broken world? God gave you that desire. You know the deepest longings of your soul? God knows how to fulfill them.

Like Paul said, God can do more than we ask or imagine, but we also must remember the second part of his words: according to His power at work within us.

It’s all God’s power and His plan. But He has invited us into it.

So what’s our part in this process?

We can give glory to Him—knowing that it’s Him who gives us the desire and power to do what pleases Him (Philippians 2:13). He created us, loves us, and has entrusted us with sharing His message with the world.

We can submit ourselves to His plan—knowing that it’s all God, but He chooses to work in and through His people to accomplish His purposes. He doesn’t need us to be perfect, He just wants us to be willing.

We can trust Him with the process—knowing that He is good, righteous, worthy, strong, and eternal. We don’t have to know all the answers because we already have Him, and He can do more than we can ask or imagine.

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07/29/2026

Pursue What Matters Most

In the book of Romans, Paul begs Christians to give their entire lives over to God because God sacrificed everything for them.

Jesus gave up His life so that we could experience His unending love and grace. We cheapen His gifts if we refuse to align our lives with the way Jesus lived. But we give our lives to God by making Him the one thing we pursue above anything else.

So here are 5 steps you can practice—right now—to help you put God first:

- Give Thanks
“We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.”
Psalms 75:1 ESV

Right now, take a moment to thank God for what He’s already done for you. Reflect on His faithfulness, and recount the stories you have seen and heard of His wonderful power.

- Spend 5 Minutes in Silence
“Abide in me, and I in you.”
John 15:4 ESV

Abiding in Jesus starts with stillness. So right now, pause, take a deep breath, and give anything concerning you over to God. Spend 5 minutes centering your heart on the One who matters most.

- Remember Whose You Are
“You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.”
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV

God loves you. The price He paid for you cost Him everything. So remind yourself of whose you are, and reflect on some of the things God says about you.

- Meditate on God’s Word
“Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day.”
Psalms 119:97 ESV

One of the best ways to find out how Jesus wants you to live is by spending time in Scripture. As you do, ask God to speak to you through His Word about His will for you.

- Focus on What is Excellent
“…If there is any excellence … think about these things.”
Philippians 4:8 ESV

You have been given the mind of Christ. If you’re not sure what you should think about, try asking yourself: What is praiseworthy? What thoughts and actions would honor God? Make a list of whatever comes to mind, and pursue those things.

By practicing these steps every day, you can create habits that will help you pursue intimacy with God every day, and put Him first above everything else.

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07/28/2026

Some Christians seem to believe they can say and do anything they feel, even if the Bible denotes such behaviors as sinful. They say things like, "All have sinned" (Romans 3:23) and "Judge not, that you be not judged." (Matthew 7:1). These, like all of God's words, are true and irrefutable (Proverbs 30:5, 2 Timothy 3:16-17). However, they are not biblically comprehensive and are often used out of context to justify willful, unrepentant sin. Yes, we are all sinners, but we are not all willful, unrepentant sinners. Yes, we mustn't "judge", that is to say, "condemn" others. Still, we are to love one another (John 13:34), encourage one another (Hebrews 10:24), and when it is apt, with a spirit of truth and love (Ephesians 4:15) and gentleness, rebuke one another (Galatians 6:1).

Those who pretend to "love" God, those who say, "Lord, Lord... (Matthew 7:21), those who blatantly, intentionally sin, thereby making a mockery of God and Jesus Christ, unless they reach a place of sincere confession and repentance, are "lost, condemned" (Mark 16:16, John 14:24). Jesus' sacrifice does not cover intentional, unrepentant sin (Hebrews 10:26, Galatians 6:7). Those who genuinely seek and love God confess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and believe in his atoning sacrifice and resurrection. Though they will inevitably fail, fall, and sin repetitively, they are "found, saved" (1 Corinthians 10:13, John 14:23).

People sometimes ask, "Why should I try if God already knows what I will do?" He knows because He IS there. God is outside our understanding of space and time, in our past, present, and future. He is everywhere, always. He reads our thoughts, hears our words, and sees our deeds. He knows our heart; He knows our intentions (1 Samuel 6:7). God gave us His word, our "Instruction Manual", for life. He gave us the free will and ability to honor it as best as is humanly possible, and with our will and ability being so feeble, He gave us the Holy Spirit (Matthew 26:41, Romans 8:26).

A blessed day to you all.

07/28/2026

Promises of Comfort

One of the hardest truths to reconcile in the Christian life is the presence of evil in the world God created. Whether we’ve seen evil, or evil has been done to us, it is hard to make sense of why God would allow evil things to happen.

The truth is: the world we live in is broken. Because we have neglected God’s path for living, the world is not as it should be. But even though evil exists, God’s promise still remains: evil will not win. The brokenness of our world will not last forever.

The book of Revelation gives us an insight into the future of all things. While there are a lot of odd symbols and events in Revelation, there are also some very clear and hopeful pictures of what will happen.

One of the promises that we hold onto in dark times is in Revelation 21:4. God promises He will wipe away every tear—which means He will be our everlasting Comforter. He promises that in heaven there will be no death nor mourning, no crying nor pain.

While our temporary time on earth might be filled with pain and grief, we look forward to the future when we will join God in heaven and be free of death and decay. This truth should fill us with hope and endurance in the midst of pain and sorrow.

If you’re currently going through a difficult time, take some time to pray to God, and ask Him for help and courage. Ask Him to fill you with hope and endurance. Keep in mind His promises to make all things right in the end, and let that hope carry you forward as you follow after Him.

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07/27/2026

Practice Makes Progress

When we’re in difficult situations, it isn’t easy to stay calm or hold our tongues for very long.

But in James 1:19, we learn how we should respond…

Be quick to listen.
Be slow to speak.
Be slow to anger.

The world is more like the opposite:

Be slow to hear what others have to say.
Be quick to voice your own opinions.
Be quick to accuse, argue, and fight.

Why is it so important to James that Christ's followers don’t behave like this? Because “human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.” (James 1:20)

So what does produce the right kind of living that God desires?

The Word of God.

James told his friends to “get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you.” (James 1:21)

He said that if they have the Word of God in them, and if they are obeying it, they will be blessed. (James 1:25)

James is clear that if we are to be followers of God, we must know His Word and obey it. That means we need to take time to listen to others, pace ourselves when we speak, and keep our anger at bay.

So next time you’re faced with something that makes you angry, take James’ words to heart. Take time to temper your emotions, think through your feelings and arguments, and humbly pray for God to help you respond with kindness and grace.

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