Tag Archives: 1 John

Life In Focus 2/25/2023

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Who Is “Called”? ARE only certain people “called” by God (1 Samuel 3:20)? The issue of “calling” tends to be confusing today. Sometimes people talk about their day-to-day work as if that alone were their callings. “I’m John. I’m a … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 – Nun

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119 – Gimel

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

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Psalm 119 – Aleph

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this, the longest psalm, and the basic theme is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading →

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Test The Spirits

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ … Continue reading →

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Christ In The Midst of The Church – 3

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Pastor’s Note: We’re continuing on from where we left off the week before Christmas. If you want to review, here is the link: Christ In The Midst of The Church – 2 Christ Jesus in our midst is the key … Continue reading →

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Peace Without Worry – 2

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Philippians 4:1-9 The antidote to worry is the secure mind: “And the peace of God . . . will guard (guard like a soldier at a garrison) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” When you have … Continue reading →

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Not From Them

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Then, at the evening sacrifice, I rose from my self-abasement, with my tunic and cloak torn, and fell on my knees with my hands spread out to the LORD my God and prayed: “I am too ashamed and disgraced, my … Continue reading →

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Responsibility and Accountability – 3

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Ezekiel 18-21 Responsibility is one of the major themes of these four chapters. By dealing with the subject of personal and national responsibility, Ezekiel was able to answer the frequent complaints of the people that the Lord … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 3

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading →

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The More Important Things – 2

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Luke 17 Jesus was preparing His disciples for the time when He would no longer be with them and they would be ministering to others in His place. It was a critical period in their lives and … Continue reading →

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The More Important Things – 1

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Luke 17 We start out this study with Jesus on His way to Jerusalem while He continues to teach His disciples and prepare them for what He would suffer there. But He was also preparing them for … Continue reading →

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How To Increase Your Joy – 3

Posted on November 17, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Philippians 1:1-11 That word fellowship seems to mean many things to many different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. … Continue reading →

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How To Increase Your Joy – 2

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

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How To Increase Your Joy – 1

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 1

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. That statement could have been made by a alien from space in a science-fiction novel or … Continue reading →

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Faithful To Himself

Posted on October 30, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Elisha said, “As surely as the LORD Almighty lives, whom I serve, if I did not have respect for the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not pay any attention to you.” – 2 Kings 3:14. My dear … Continue reading →

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Stay Alert, Stay Vigilant – 5

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Text – Nehemiah 7 A city is much more than walls, gates, and houses; a city is made up of its people. In the first half of Nehemiah’s book, the people existed for the walls; but now the walls … Continue reading →

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Perfect Rest, God’s Way

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

Simply put, rest is freedom from work or activity. The source of the Christian doctrine of rest is the rest of God Himself, who, after completing the work of Creation in six days, “rested on the seventh day from all … Continue reading →

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When You Least Expect It

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Roland Ledoux

SOMETIMES good happens to us when we least expect it. Sometimes we receive far more good than we deserve. When Jacob learned that Esau was approaching (Genesis 32:6), he was terrified. Here was his older twin brother—the brother that he … Continue reading →

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