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Christ In The Midst of The Church – 5
Christ Jesus in our midst is the key to powerfulness. When Jesus greeted them with His peace, the Word says, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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A New Year Wish
*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Poetry
Tagged A.B. Simpson, Bible, Christian, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Hymn, Inspiration, Inspirational Poetry, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Poetic Praise, Poetry, Praise, Prose, Religion, Religious Poetry, Rhyme, Songs of the Spirit, Spiritual, Spiritual Poetry, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Centuries of Meditations – First Century 33-34
33 The riches of darkness are those which men have made, during their ignorance of God Almighty’s treasures: That lead us from the love of all, to labor and contention, discontentment and vanity. The works of darkness are Repining, Envy, … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Devotionals
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Centuries of Meditations, Christian, Christian Life, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Classic Devotionals, Comfort, Devotionals, Encouragement, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Thomas Traherne, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Gideon, An Unlikely Hero – 13
Charles Henry Mackintosh (October 1820 – November 2, 1896) was a nineteenth-century Christian preacher, dispensationalist, writer of Bible commentaries, magazine editor and member of the Plymouth Brethren. In 1843, Mackintosh wrote his first tract entitled Peace with God. When he … Continue reading
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Judges, C.H. Mackintosh, Christian, Christian Sermons, Christianity, Church, Classic Preaching, Classic Sermons, Comfort, Encouragement, Faith, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Reformed, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Sermons, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Speaking Out
For Saturday January 21, 2023 John 2:16 [Jesus] said to those who sold doves, “Take these things away! Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise!” “Cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church.” Those are the … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Devotional
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, David Jeremiah, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Turning Points with God: 365 Daily Devotions, Wisdom, Word of God
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Do-It-Yourself Religion
IN a world in which the motto often is “do your own thing,” people frequently develop self-styled religious beliefs and practices. For some this means a pick-and-choose, take-it-or-leave-it approach to established Christianity. For others it means coming up with outlandish … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
Tagged Actions, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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God Is Sovereign Above All – 5
Scripture Text – Daniel 1 Abraham called God “the Judge of all the earth” (Genesis 18:25), and King Hezekiah prayed, “You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.” – 2 Kings 19:15. In Daniel’s day, King Nebuchadnezzar … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 2 Kings, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Acts, Book of Daniel, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Matthew 5:16
Friday January 20, 2023 Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Jesus has put a precious promise into this admonition. If our life with God … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Devotional
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Ole Hallesby, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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God Is Sovereign Above All – 4
Scripture Text – Daniel 1 Abraham called God “the Judge of all the earth” (Genesis 18:25), and King Hezekiah prayed, “You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.” – 2 Kings 19:15. In Daniel’s day, King Nebuchadnezzar … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 Kings, 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Acts, Book of Daniel, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Vision and Darkness
Thursday January 19, 2023 Genesis 15:12 A deep sleep fell upon Abram; and behold, horror and great darkness fell upon him. Whenever God gives a vision to a saint, He puts him, as it were, in the shadow of His … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Devotional
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, Genesis, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Oswald Chambers, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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God Is Sovereign Above All – 3
Scripture Text – Daniel 1 Abraham called God “the Judge of all the earth” (Genesis 18:25), and King Hezekiah prayed, “You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.” – 2 Kings 19:15. In Daniel’s day, King Nebuchadnezzar … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Kings, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Acts, Book of Daniel, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Exodus, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Proverbs, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Matthew 17:27
Wednesday January 18, 2023 Matthew 17:27 “Nevertheless . . . go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first . . . you will find a piece of money; take that and give … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Devotional
Tagged A.B. Simpson, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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God Is Sovereign Above All – 2
Scripture Text – Daniel 1 Abraham called God “the Judge of all the earth” (Genesis 18:25), and King Hezekiah prayed, “You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.” – 2 Kings 19:15. In Daniel’s day, King Nebuchadnezzar … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 Kings, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Daniel, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Leviticus, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Search The Scriptures
Tuesday January 17, 2023 Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. I teach that all men by nature are lost … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, C.H. Spurgeon, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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God Is Sovereign Above All – 1
Scripture Text – Daniel 1 From May to September 1787, the American Constitutional Convention met in Philadelphia to develop a system of government for the new nation. By June 28, progress had been so slow that Benjamin Franklin stood and addressed … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Daniel, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel-Centered, Habakkuk, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Lamentations, Leviticus, Life Lessons, Lord, Micah, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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