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Acts 5:32
Wednesday December 28, 2022 Acts 5:32 “The Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” We can only know and prove the fulness of the Spirit as we step out into the larger purposes and plans of … Continue reading
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The More Important Things – 4
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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Acts, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of John, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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How To Increase Your Joy – 1
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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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 3
Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. The Apostle Paul wrote along those lines to the believers in Corinth (2 Corinthians 10:4), reminding … Continue reading
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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 1
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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Judging the Mockers and Scoffers
“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.” – Psalm 105:15. As he (Elisha) was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, “Go up, you baldhead! … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, 2 Samuel, Acts, Amos, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Elijah, Elisha, Encouragement, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joshua, Leviticus, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Precept Upon Precept, Proverbs, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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As He Went, So Will He Return!
Lesson based on Acts 1:3-11: After Jesus is raised from death, He appears to his disciples. He proves to them that He is alive, and shows them how the Old Testament scriptures point to Him—in the Law, the history books, … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Exhortation, Exodus, From the Pastor, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Luke, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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We Want a King! – 1
Scripture Text – 1 Samuel 7-11 For centuries, the people of Israel had looked to Jehovah as their King, but then they came to a point where they asked the Lord to give them a king just like the other … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exodus, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joshua, Leviticus, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Precept Upon Precept, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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It’s Time To Grow Up! – 4
Scripture Text – Galatians 4:1-18 He Seeks Their Affection Brethren, I urge you to become like me, for I became like you. You have not injured me at all. You know that because of physical infirmity I preached the gospel … Continue reading
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Trusting Only In God’s Word
Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. – Psalm 119:41-42. God, as our Heavenly Father … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Kings, 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exhortation, From the Pastor, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Psalms, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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False, False, False Teachers! – 1
Scripture Text – 2 Peter 2:1-9 One of the most successful rackets in the world today is the selling of “fake art.” Even some of the finest galleries and private collections have been invaded by paintings that are clever counterfeits … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, 2 Thessalonians, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Ephesians, Expository Teaching, Galatians, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Precept Upon Precept, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Beware of False Teachers and Teaching
A while back I did a series of expository teachings on the small letter that Jude wrote to believers. I want to reiterate something from that letter today because of the onslaught of falsehood that is confronting Christians today. Sadly, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Exhortation, From the Pastor, Galatians, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jude, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Acts 5:31
Friday September 23, 2022 Acts 5:31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. We saw yesterday that we do not desire to be converted and … Continue reading
Posted in Inspirational Thought of The Day
Tagged Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Ole Hallesby, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Scattering and Gathering
THE CONFUSION of languages at Babel was an explosive moment in history. It introduced geographic and linguistic barriers that survive to this day. However, in breaking up the unified community at Babel, God was working out His purposes. He knew … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
Tagged Acts, Babel, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Encouragement, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life In Focus, Life Lessons, Lord, Pentecost, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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The Power of Speech – 4
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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exposing Truth, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, God Instructs, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Teaches, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Revealing God's Word, Revealing Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Titus, Truth, Verse By Verse, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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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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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, C.H. Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exposing Truth, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, God Instructs, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Teaches, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John Bunyan, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Philippians, Religion, Revealing God's Word, Revealing Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Verse By Verse, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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The Power of Speech – 1
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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 John, 1 Samuel, 1 Thessalonians, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exposing Truth, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, God Instructs, Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Teaches, Inspiration, Instruction, James, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Nehemiah, Philippians, Psalms, Religion, Revealing God's Word, Revealing Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Verse By Verse, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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