Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians

Perseverance – When It Is Hard

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Numbers 11:4-6, The rabble who were among them had greedy desires; and also the sons of Israel wept again and said, “Who will give us meat to eat? We remember the fish which we used to eat free in Egypt, … Continue reading →

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The Salesman

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Sunday April 17, 2022: THE SALESMAN 1 Corinthians 2:4 (NKJV) My speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power. A young salesman was disappointed about losing … Continue reading →

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One Church, One Body, One Bride

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: What I am about to give you is Scripture “heavy” but you will see why as you get into it. Every so often I feel strongly led to remind God’s saints that no matter the titles, no matter … Continue reading →

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Seeds of Discouragement

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For Sunday April 03, 2022: SEEDS OF DISCOURAGEMENT 2 Chronicles 15:7 (NKJV) “But you, be strong and do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded!” If Satan had a barn for storing his weed seeds, … Continue reading →

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Thought of the Day – C.H. Spurgeon – 2/25/2022

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For 2-25-2022: A small percentage of Christians would be regarded as great in worldly terms—only a tiny fraction of preachers would be so described. Are your preachers suitably honoured and supported by your church? 1 Corinthians 1:27, “But God has … Continue reading →

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Thought of the Day – C.H. Spurgeon – 1/14/2022

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

For 1-14-2022: Whatever we have become or achieved in the Christian life must always be attributed to God’s grace and directed to his glory. The apostle Paul was one who needed no reminder. 1 Corinthians 15:10, “But by the grace … Continue reading →

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Why, Oh Why? – 2

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is a continuation of the lesson we started on November 11th, twenty years and two months after the tragic events of what has become known as the 9/11 attacks. The whole point is to look at where … Continue reading →

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Why, Oh Why? – 1

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Twenty years and two months ago to the date, one of the most tragic events in modern history struck the United States of America. It has become known as the attacks of 9/11. As so many still remember, … Continue reading →

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Character, Nature and Attributes of God – 4

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: These lessons will be Scripture “heavy,” and though I am forewarning you I cannot apologize because it is the Word of God that brings things into the light. Remember that the Word says in the mouth of two … Continue reading →

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Character, Nature and Attributes of God – 1

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

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Limitations of Knowledge

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is one of the articles I wrote and posted in my very first forum in the mid 90s soon after my first go at a website. The forum offered a more interactive approach with members participating. I … Continue reading →

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Science – Possible Through Belief In Orderly God

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I love science. That’s the truth. But – I love hard, factual, quantifiable science. Not so much theoretical although some theoretical science fascinates me as long as it isn’t taught as factual, similar to what is being taught … Continue reading →

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Jude Verse 8

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:8-10, “Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries.” Jude now focuses our attention back to the subject of apostates and specifically pin-pointing their sins. Specifically Jude points to three main areas of … Continue reading →

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Jude Verses 5-7

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:5-7, “But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep … Continue reading →

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Dying To Self – Living For Others

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is another short article I wrote in the late 90s along with some others for the Church section of the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. I thought it might interest my readers and I … Continue reading →

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The Rapture and Tribulation

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

1 Corinthians 15:51-53, “Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed–in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead … Continue reading →

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Patience – Example Of

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart.” 1 Corinthians 15:49, “Just … Continue reading →

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Do Not Fret, Do Not Despair!

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I want to encourage ALL my brothers and Sisters in Christ in these times. I just commented to another dear sister who is concerned about how to pray for what is going on around us and this is in part … Continue reading →

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2 John, Verse 7-13

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

2 John, 7-9, “For many deceivers have gone out into the world who do not confess Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things … Continue reading →

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Rebuild The Temple

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Before this COVID-19 flu season started, the Lord had been speaking to me about my ministry changing as far as the direction of my teaching, at least to a degree. At the time, I wasn’t sure what He meant, but … Continue reading →

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