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Tag Archives: Encouragement
Spiritual Nuggets 5/23/2023
It’s Standing Between You and God There is nothing more frustrating than being ordered around. Few people take to a drill sergeant. Although we like to cite the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20) because they’re the norm, the rebellious part of … Continue reading
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Love or Death – 2
Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 Murder (1 John 3:11–12) – Continued The difference between Cain’s offering and Abel’s offering was faith (Hebrews 11:4), and faith is always based on the revelation God has given (Romans 10:17). It seems clear that … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 John, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of John, Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, 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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God Is Here; God Is Now
Monday May 22, 2023 Psalm 90:12 So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom. It is a wonderful thought that God has already lived all of our tomorrows. God has no yesterdays and … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Devotional
Tagged A.W. Tozer, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Psalms, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Spiritual Nuggets 5/22/2023
Bread From Heaven and Water From a Rock For many years, I said that I believed God would provide for me, but I’m not sure I actually did. Somewhere inside I was still convinced that I was on my own. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Exodus, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Nuggets, Spiritual Principles, Spiritual Treasures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Treasure, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Love or Death – 1
Scripture References: 1 John 3:11-24 John’s letter has been compared to a spiral staircase because he keeps returning to the same three topics: love, obedience, and truth. Though these themes recur, it is not true that they are merely repetitious. … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 John, 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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Faith From The Beginning 5/20/2023
The Objects of Faith ACCORDING to the following Scripture, God called Abraham in sovereign grace: And Joshua said to all the people, “Thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘Your fathers, including Terah, the father of Abraham and the father … Continue reading
Posted in Faith From The Beginning
Tagged Abraham, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Faith, Father of Faith, Genesis, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Joshua, 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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Life In Focus 5/20/2023
National Renewal AS we struggle with the moral and spiritual chaos that seems to characterize life today, the promise that God will bring healing to the land (2 Chronicles 7:14) looks attractive. Is this a verse on which Christians should … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
Tagged 2 Chronicles, Actions, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, Epistle of James, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leviticus, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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The Spoken Word: A Soft Answer
For Saturday May 20, 2023 Proverbs 15:1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Leslie Flynn tells a story from the days when many people traveled by rail. A baby cried throughout the night, … 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-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Proverbs, 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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Essential Insights on Faith 5/20/2023
I am ready to preach the gospel – Romans 1:15 Billy Graham Do YOUR PART and God will do HIS PART. Work hard and turn the rest over to God. Be faithful and the Holy Spirit will HELP YOU. Unless … Continue reading
Posted in Essential Insights on Faith
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Billy Graham, Body Ministry, Christian, Christian Insights, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Exhortation, Faith, God, Gospel-Centered, Great Teachers, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Jesus Is Coming Again! – 9
Scripture Text – Matthew 24:3-14 The Occasion Some years prior to the writing of this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul had spent two weeks at Thessalonica and faithfully preached the Gospel. He had not failed to include in this preaching … Continue reading
Posted in Prophetic Words
Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, End Times, Eschatology, Eternity, God, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Heavenly Kingdom, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judgment, Last Days, Life Lessons, Lord, Prophecy, Prophet, Prophetic Words, Religion, Repentance, Revelation, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Matthew 15:23
Friday May 19, 2023 Matthew 15:23 But He answered her not a word. It is as though we do not recognize Jesus in this account. The unhappy mother stands there and prays so humbly for her child. But he does … Continue reading
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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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Spiritual Nuggets 5/19/2023
Student or Scholar? Sometimes we approach God with curiosity, but not with a spirit of humility. We enjoy participating in religious discussions, but forging the link between interpretation and application is difficult for us. We have certain expectations of who … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Nuggets, Spiritual Principles, Spiritual Treasures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Treasure, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Kingly Living! – 5
Scripture References: Romans 5 The Basis of Our Justification – Continued The two “one acts” are contrasted (verses 18–19) – Continued. From last lesson: Justification is not merely a legal term that describes our position before God (“just as if … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Malachi, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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