Tag Archives: Encouragement

Abiding In Christ

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

John 15:4-8, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He … Continue reading →

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Habit – Force of

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 39:10, As she spoke to Joseph day after day, he did not listen to her to lie beside her or be with her. Genesis 40:6-7, When Joseph came to them in the morning and observed them, behold, they were … Continue reading →

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A Holy Life

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christianity, Classic Preachers, Classic Preaching, Doctrine, Encouragement, God, God Almighty, God Is Holy, Holiness, Holy, Holy Life, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, J.C. Ryle, Religion, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Walking in the Spirit, Word of Truth | Leave a comment

Christ Will Rule – A.W. Tozer

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Aiden Wilson Tozer (April 21, 1897 – May 12, 1963) was an American Christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Self-taught theologian. Fearless preacher. Gifted writer. Man of the inner life. A.W. Tozer, called by many a “modern-day prophet.” … Continue reading →

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The Transformed Life

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Those in the world today believe that the practice of religion can make them worthy of God Almighty. Yet the Word tells us that only Jesus Christ through His Holy Spirit can give us the ability to truly “walk in … Continue reading →

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A Silent God

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

When you’re going through some trials The burdens are hard to bear You call out to God But it seems He isn’t there. In the presence of a silent God There’s nothing you can do But put your faith … Continue reading →

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Saints, Be Encouraged!

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” It is so easy to be discouraged and even perplexed when … Continue reading →

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Who Is He?

Posted on June 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Born of a Virgin, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Encouragement, Facebook, Fed the Multitudes, God Almighty, Inspiration, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lord, Messiah, Millions Follow, Social Media, Teaching, Truth, Turned Water Into Wine, Twitter, Walked on Water, Word of God, Word of Truth | 3 Comments

The Whole Bible!

Posted on June 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Too many today are willing to take the bits and parts that fit into THEIR theology and not allow the WHOLE Word do the necessary changes in them. We need to take into our hearts and spirit, the Whole Word … Continue reading →

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Jude Introduction & Verses 1-2

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Traditionally, Jude was/is recognized as the Brother of James who wrote the Epistle by the same name and the half-brother of Jesus, Himself. By his own admission, Jude was doubtful of Jesus’ deity until after the resurrection and he clung … Continue reading →

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The Last Days, 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Posted on June 17, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

I came across this list of Characteristics of Non-Christians in the last days and wanted to present as some food for thought. We all see what is happening in front of our eyes and going on all around us throughout … Continue reading →

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Where You Are

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

In the Secret Place I Find You In the Darkness Filled with Light For No Darkness Can Surround You When You Come, It Takes to Flight For You Are the Mighty Brilliance That No Liar Can Withstand Though They Feign … Continue reading →

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Don’t Envy The World

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

As I was praying the other night, I was seeking the Lord for a word in relation to what is and has been going on around us lately. I wanted something that would be an encouragement and inspiration to my … Continue reading →

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Effort – What Purpose?

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

2 Samuel 15:6, “In this manner Absalom dealt with all Israel who came to the king for judgment; so Absalom stole away the hearts of the men of Israel.” 2Samel 18:14-15, “Then Joab said, “I will not waste time here … Continue reading →

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Get Above The Clouds – Dwight L. Moody

Posted on June 1, 2021 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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Heaven – Not Everyone Belongs

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jeremiah 31:29, “In those days they will not say again, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’ s teeth are set on edge.’” 2 Corinthians 5:10, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so … Continue reading →

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Hell, a Choice

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

I’ll say it up front, I take no pleasure in this subject. I very rarely teach on Hell and yet as a preacher called and equipped by the Holy Spirit, I can’t teach on the Love of God and the … Continue reading →

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The Peace of Christ

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Absence of Trouble, Bible Truth, Charlie Brown, Christ, Encouragement, Fruit of the Spirit, God Almighty, Heavenly Father, Inspiration, Peace, Peace of Christ, Peanuts, Pigpen, Presence of Christ, Spirituality, Tribulations, Trouble, Troubles, Truth, Walking in Christ, Walking in the Spirit | 1 Comment

Hope Gives Us Spiritual Strength

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

In the times we are facing right now, in our nation AND in the world, hope is needed more than ever. It is a time when many are “feeling” hopeless and yet the Word of God with its abundant promises … Continue reading →

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He’s Coming As King!

Posted on May 22, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, All-God, All-Man, Awesome God, Awesomeness, Baby Jesus, Bible, Child, Childhood, Conqueror, Encouragement, Inspiration, Jesus, King Jesus, King of Kings, Lion, Lion of Judah, Man, Redeemer, Savior, Truth, Victor, Victory Over Death, Warrior, Word of God | Leave a comment