Tag Archives: Born Again

The One . . .

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: Here’s a brand new poem from our Brother-in-Christ, Mike Armijo. He just posted this the other day on Facebook. Please also check out his Book of Poetry, The Journey Home, A Collection of Poetry which you can find … Continue reading →

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Born of The Spirit

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

John 3:5-7, “Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is … Continue reading →

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Faith Beyond Believing

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it … Continue reading →

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Of Such Is The Kingdom . . .

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Then they also brought infants to Him that He might touch them; but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to Him and said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid … Continue reading →

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3 John, Verse 9-11

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

3 John 1:9-11, “I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, does not receive us. Therefore, if I come, I will call to mind his deeds which he does, prating against us with … Continue reading →

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Straining Out Gnats

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!” – Matthew 23:25. My wife and I usually have our coffee early on and we talk about the latest things going on and how they relate to the Bible … Continue reading →

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Sinners in God’s Hands – An Excerpt – Jonathan Edwards

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Jonathan Edwards (October 5, 1703 – March 22, 1758) was a North American revivalist preacher, philosopher, and Congregationalist Protestant theologian. Edwards is widely regarded as one of the America’s most important and original philosophical theologians. Edwards’ theological work is broad … 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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Faith . . . John 20:29

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I believe without seeing, I know that I know, I know that GOD love’s me and won’t let me go. I can feel sunshine even in rain; I see heaven without fear or pain. I know that this sadness which … Continue reading →

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2 John, Verse 1-3

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

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 →

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I John 5:14-17

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:14-17, “Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we … Continue reading →

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The Lighthouse In The Storm . . .

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

When days were calm and times were bright; We smiled with joy at the sight; For we could see that things were fair; The summer breeze and fragrant air. The family ties were held on tight And love was there … Continue reading →

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I John 5:9-11

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:9-11, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. He who believes in the Son of God has the … Continue reading →

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I John 5:6-8

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:6-8, “This is He who came by water and blood–Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that … Continue reading →

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I John 5:1-5

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:1-5, “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves Him who begot also loves him who is begotten of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, … Continue reading →

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A Love Story

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

John 13:34, “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” John 15:12-13, “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved … Continue reading →

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I John 4:19-21

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 4:19-21, “We love Him because He first loved us. If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he … Continue reading →

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Victor or Victim?

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 Peter 1:6-9, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it … Continue reading →

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But, Why Lord?

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

When I was young, before being “saved,” or born-again, I was always asking questions of a “religious” nature. I expected those adults around me to know the answers, but more often than not, it was an answer like, “it just … Continue reading →

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Salvation Free To All – Dwight L. Moody

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Dwight Lyman Moody (February 5, 1837 – December 22, 1899), also known as D. L. Moody, was an American evangelist and publisher connected with the Holiness Movement, who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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