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Intimate Relationship In Christ
Posted in 'Nuff Said!
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Walking How Jesus Walked – R.A. Torrey
Reuben Archer Torrey (January 28, 1856 – October 26, 1928) was an American evangelist, pastor, educator, and writer. He graduated from Yale Divinity School in 1878 and became a Congregational Minister in Ohio. He joined D.L. Moody in Moody’s evangelistic … Continue reading
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
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Perseverance – Example Of
Matthew 10:22, “You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved.” Hebrews 10:35-36, “Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great … Continue reading
Posted in Food For Thought
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Abiding In Christ
John 15:4-8, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
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2 John, Verse 4-6
2 John 1:4-6, “I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
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Rebuild The Temple
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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2 John, Verse 1-3
Introduction In this short letter, the Beloved Apostle refers to himself as, the Elder. This could be how he referred himself to the churches he corresponded too or to individuals. This brings up a question, not of authenticity, but of … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
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I John 4:17-18
1 John 4:17-18, “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
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I John 3:23-24
1 John 3:23-24, “And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment. Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
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I John 2:28-29
1 John 2:28-29, “And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming. If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone who practices … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 John, Abide, Abide in Christ, Abiding, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Condemnation, Discerning, Discernment, Faith, Faithfulness, False Prophets, False Teachers, False Teaching, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Jesus, John, Judgement, Judging, Judgment, Kingdom of Righteousness, Lord, Love, Matthew, Philippians, Righteousness, Scripture, Scriptures, Sentencing, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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What Does It Mean To Abide In Christ?
Since we have been discussing Abiding In Christ in our Expository Teaching, I found this excellent article on the Website, Got Questions.org, an excellent reference source for any Scriptural or Biblical questions you may have. I provide it here as … Continue reading
Posted in Body Ministry
Tagged 1 John, 2 Corinthians, Abide in Christ, Abiding, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Branches, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Colossians, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Galatians, God, Got Questions Ministries, GotQuestions.org, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Jesus, John, Lord, Love, Philippians, Revelation, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, The Vine, Truth, Word of God
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I John 2:16-17
1 John 2:16-17, “For all that is in the world–the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life–is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 Corinthians, Abiding, Adam and Eve, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Communion, D.L. Moody, Devil, Dwight L. Moody, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Inspiration, James, Jesus, Job, Lord, Love, Philippians, Revelation, Scripture, Scriptures, Self-Centeredness, Selfishness, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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