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Sonship With God Almighty
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God; and … Continue reading
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. . . And Sin No More
I have always considered myself a student. For the longest time, my wife and her family thought I was going to be a professional student. Can’t make money from that, but you can sure learn a lot of things. However, … Continue reading
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Family, A Precious Gift
Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. Beloved, now we are children of God . … Continue reading
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Pleasing God
I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. … Continue reading
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What a Treasure You Are!
Hebrews 2:14-18: Because God’s children are human beings—made of flesh and blood—the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who … Continue reading
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Forgive To Be Forgiven
“And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors . . . For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father … Continue reading
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Abolishing Hostility
For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ordinances, that he might create in himself one … Continue reading
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Stand Firm, Encourage One Another
Dearest brothers and sisters, both near and far, let us clarify some things about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we will be gathered to meet Him. Don’t let yourself be so easily shaken or alarmed by … Continue reading
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You Are a Royal Priesthood
And take some blood from the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments and on his sons and their garments. Then he and his sons and their garments will be consecrated. – … Continue reading
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Be Still and Know That I Am God!
Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” (NKJV) “Stop striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, … Continue reading
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The Bible and Vernacular Translation
*Pastor’s Note: There are certain things I just won’t debate because it doesn’t edify the Body of Christ. However, when I teach something to others that may appear controversial, I do so with the authority of the Word of God … Continue reading
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All You Weary Ones
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading
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Walk In a Worthy Manner
Ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge … Continue reading
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We Need Revival!
Pastor’s Note: This is an excerpt from one of my favorite “classical” preachers and authors, R. A. Torrey. I’ve been reading several of his short books on different subjects and I just finished one on prayer. At the very end, … Continue reading
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A Story of David
Please read 1 Samuel Chapters 16 – 17 for some of David’s wonderful story. In approximately 1025 B.C. the Lord tells Samuel to go to Bethlehem, a town six miles south of Jerusalem, to anoint a new king.1 This was … Continue reading
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How Often Should I Forgive? – 4
*Pastor’s Note: This is the conclusion of an article adapted from Cecil E. Sherman’s Formation Commentary on Matthew. There are a couple of things that I have not kept in the post, things that will NOT change the flow of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Cecil E. Sherman, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Forgive, Forgiveness, Formations Commentary on Matthew, God, God Almighty, God Is King, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, We Are Servants, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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How Often Should I Forgive? – 3
*Pastor’s Note: This is a continuation of an article adapted from Cecil E. Sherman’s Formation Commentary on Matthew. There are a couple of things that I have not kept in the post, things that will NOT change the flow of … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Apostle Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Cecil E. Sherman, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Congregation, Encouragement, Ephesians, Forgive, Forgiveness, Formations Commentary on Matthew, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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How Often Should I Forgive? – 2
*Pastor’s Note: This is a continuation of an article adapted from Cecil E. Sherman’s Formation Commentary on Matthew. There are a couple of things that I have not kept in the post, things that will NOT change the flow of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Cecil E. Sherman, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Congregation, Encouragement, Forgive, Forgiveness, Formations Commentary on Matthew, Gentiles, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Pagan, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Tax Collector, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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How Often Should I Forgive? – 1
*Pastor’s Note: So many people have such a hard time with forgiveness today and especially as we see such blatant evil starting to come out of the darkness. Yet, as a chosen people, as followers of Jesus Christ, forgiveness is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Body of Christ, Brothers and Sisters, Cecil E. Sherman, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Congregation, Encouragement, Forgive, Forgiveness, Formations Commentary on Matthew, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Relationships, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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FOR THE LOVE OF GOD 
God Wants Us Holy
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5: It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate … Continue reading →