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The Power of Speech – 3
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading
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The Power of Speech – 2
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading
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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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A Supernatural Book – John Linton – 5
John Linton (1888 – 1965) John Linton is not normally listed among the elite of the evangelists in this century: Moody, Sunday, Bob Jones, Sr., Appelman, John Rice. But he was not some lesser light—God mightily moved through his ministry. … Continue reading
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Sin Is a Choice
Pastor’s Note: This is a new category that will consist of short commentaries on some of the practicalities of this life we live. Hopefully they will help stimulate your thoughts and maybe help you to meditate on some of the … 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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Christ and The Bible – John R. Rice – 8
John R. Rice (December 11, 1895 – December 29, 1980) Preacher … evangelist … revivalist … editor … counselor to the thousands … friend to millions—that was Dr. John R. Rice, whose accomplishments were nothing short of miraculous. Known as … 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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The Oneness Factor
For Sunday July 31, 2022: THE ONENESS FACTOR 1 Corinthians 12:13 (NKJV) For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit. Not … Continue reading
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A New Chapter Began – A.W. Tozer
For Monday July 18, 2022: A NEW CHAPTER BEGAN 1 Corinthians 15:20 (NKJV) But now Christ is risen from the dead, and has become the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. Now, when we look at the Gospels we … Continue reading
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The Meaning of The Rapture For Everyday Life – 6
Pastor’s Note: The following excerpt is a completion from the article I posted last week. Like the Apostle Paul told the Thessalonians, we SHOULD be comforting one another with the Scriptural prophecies that have been given us in God’s written … Continue reading
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Philemon Verses 21-25
Philemon 1:21-25, Having confidence in your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I say. But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be … Continue reading
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The Wind of The Spirit
“The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” – John 3:8. And suddenly there came … Continue reading
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Unity of The Spirit – Bond of Peace
I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called, with all lowliness and gentleness, with longsuffering, bearing with one another in love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the … Continue reading
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Christ – The Power and Wisdom of God – C.H. Spurgeon
For Tuesday May 17, 2022: CHRIST – THE POWER AND WISDOM OF GOD 1 Corinthians 1:24 (NKJV) Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Christ is the power of God, for he is the Creator of all … Continue reading
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Thoughts On The Last Battle – C.H. Spurgeon
For Friday May 13, 2022: THOUGHTS OF THE LAST BATTLE 1 Corinthians 15:56-57 (NKJV) The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our … Continue reading
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No “Off the Grid” In God’s Kingdom
A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; He rages against all wise judgment. – Proverbs 18:1. For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one … Continue reading
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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 →