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The Cure
Romans 16:17, “Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.” Colossians 2:8, “Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition … Continue reading
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Study To Show Yourself Approved
2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (KJV) 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does … Continue reading
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Show Us A Sign
Matthew 12:38-42, “Then some of the scribes and Pharisees answered, saying, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” But He answered and said to them, “An evil and adulterous generation seeks after a sign, and no sign will … Continue reading
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Doppelgänger
*Doppelgänger In fiction and folklore, a doppelgänger is a look-alike or double of a living person, sometimes portrayed as a paranormal phenomenon, and in some traditions as a harbinger of bad luck. In other traditions and stories, they recognize your … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John, 2 Corinthians, Acts, Bad Fruit, Bad Tree, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Doppelganger, Faith, False Church, False Prophets, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Love, Matthew, Ministry, Philippians, Relationship, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Wolves in Sheep's Clothing, Word of God
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The Word of God, Eternal Life & The Eye of the Needle
Hebrews 4:12-13, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents … Continue reading
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Whence Comes Division?
Mark 3:24-25, “If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Mark 3:31-35, “Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communication, Corruption, Deception, Enabler, Enabling, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Galatians, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Homophobic, Hope, Inspiration, Islamophobic, James, Jesus, Lies, Lord, Love, Mark, Matthew, Racist, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Sexist, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Xenophobic
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Jigsaw Puzzle Unity – Redux
Redux? Why did I choose that word? I don’t know, it just seemed fitting at the time. First, this is a message that I posted on another site some time ago and yet felt in the light of recent instances … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Jigsaw Puzzle, Lord, Love, Ministry, Redux, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, The Big Picture, Truth, Word of God
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One Body, Many Members
Luke 4:16-21, “So He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. And as His custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up to read. And He was handed the book of the … Continue reading
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What’s in a Name?
I have heard that in the United States, over three-quarters of the population “claim” to be Christian. I decided to check online for some research and I picked out three sources out of more than I can count concerning the … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Daniel, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Word, Isaiah, Jesus, Lord, Love, Luke, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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Soldiering in the Spirit Part II
I first have to apologize for the length of this and yet, I felt the importance of this last part should not be broken up. I truly do feel that this is from the Holy Spirit and He wants us … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian Soldier, Christianity, Church, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Galatians, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Matthew, Philippians, Prayer, Proverbs, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Warriors, Word of God
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Soldiering in the Spirit Part I
Those of you who know or have known me for a while know that I love the Epistle of 1 John and most especially chapter four. My whole ministry for the most part, ever since I was much younger has … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Chronicles, 2 Corinthians, Battle, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Soldier, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, John, Lord, Love, Matthew, Ministry, Religion, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Warfare, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Warrior, Word of God
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The Church – My Church; Part III
John 14:10-27, “Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does … Continue reading
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The Church – My Church; Part II
After hearing the voice of the Lord speak the words of the Apostle Paul, all I can remember is my eyes closing for a second (or my mind going blank!) then realizing that I was back in the same starting … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Dream, Encouragement, Faith, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Joy, Lord, Love, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Vision, Word of God
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The Church – My Church; Part I
I have something to share with you that I feel the Lord has given to me to share. I would like to say that it was a vision, or a dream, though I definitely believe it was inspired; to some … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Dream, Faith, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Religion, Romans, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Vision
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Steps To Successful Servanthood
2 Timothy 2:22-26, “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. But avoid foolish and ignorant disputes, knowing that they generate strife. And a servant of … Continue reading
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Communion
John 14:9-11, “Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? “Do … Continue reading
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Come Quickly, Lord Jesus??
Please take the time to read Matthew chapters 24 & 25. Matthew 24:36-39, “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so … Continue reading
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Why Try To Debate You’re Doctrine?
Today, 2-4-2016, it is now 6:45 a.m. and I have been up all night. It’s true I slept all day yesterday due to the chronic pain that hits me hard at times, but what a joy, a true joy I … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Catholic, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Communication, Debate, Doctrine, Encouragement, Ephesians, Evangelical, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, John, Lord, Love, Matthew, Ministry, Non-Denominational, Pentecostal, Religion, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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The Living Word – Some Foundation
Prelude Before I continue with this word, teaching, study, whatever you take it to be, I have to give thanks with all my heart to the Holy Spirit of Almighty God and Christ Jesus, who is our continual Guide, Counselor, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Church Set Free, Communion, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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Diversities
My wife and I, a couple of nights ago watched about six classic episodes of National Geographic’s Oceans. We love just about anything that deals with ocean exploration and the wonders that can be seen by such brave-hearty scientists. What … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christian, Christianity, Church, Diversities, Division, Gifts, Heavenly Father, Jesus, Ministry, Ministry Gifts, Oceans, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth
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