Tag Archives: Encouragement

Giving Thanks Continually!

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” Ephesians 5:20, “. . . giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in … Continue reading →

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But What About Grace?

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

About 3 weeks ago, I wrote an article entitled “Christians: WAKE UP!!” It was a pretty direct and pretty firm expose on the present-day “brick and mortar” church condition, most notably in the United States. I followed it with “But … Continue reading →

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Weapons of Our Warfare

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

2 Corinthians 10:4-6, For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity … Continue reading →

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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Daniel 3:25, “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.”

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First To Rejoice

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Luke 1:39-42, “Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, … Continue reading →

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Living In The Valleys

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 23:4, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” The other day I was talking with a … Continue reading →

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I John 2:16-17

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:16-17, “For all that is in the world–the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life–is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and … Continue reading →

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When I Say That I’m A Christian

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

When I say that I’m a Christian I’m not saying that I’m good I’m telling you how bad I was Until He shed His Blood. When I say that I’m a Christian I’m not boasting, I’m not proud I now … Continue reading →

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Life Happens!

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Hebrews: 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” 11:6, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that … Continue reading →

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I John 2:15

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:15, “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.” Now remember that John is still talking to the Christians that he … Continue reading →

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Independence Day 2018

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

2 Chronicles 7: 12 Then the LORD appeared to Solomon by night, and said to him: “I have heard your prayer, and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. 13 “When I shut up heaven and … Continue reading →

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Lord Purify Me

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 51:10-12, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of … Continue reading →

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Life – God’s Presence Needed

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

Psalm 27:8, “When You said, “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.” Philippians 3:10-11, “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being … Continue reading →

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I John 2:12-14

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:12, “I write to you, little children, Because your sins are forgiven you for His name’s sake.” John, the Beloved Apostle begins to change his tone from the previous verses. He begins by addressing the Christians he’s writing … Continue reading →

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I John 2:9-11

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:9, “He who says he is in the light, and hates his brother, is in darkness until now.” As the Apostle is apt to do, he is reiterating what he has put down in the previous verses and … Continue reading →

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Some Spiritual Practicalities

Posted on April 22, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

I was looking through my notes on messages I have wanted to teach on and ran across this one that I actually meant to post some time ago. As with all things though, when you “try” to serve the Lord … Continue reading →

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Obstacles – Overcoming

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 Kings 20:26-27, At the turn of the year, Ben-hadad mustered the Arameans and went up to Aphek to fight against Israel. The sons of Israel were mustered and were provisioned and went to meet them; and the sons of … Continue reading →

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I John 2:7-8

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:7, “Brethren, I write no new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which you heard from the beginning.” The Apostle starts out with the … Continue reading →

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I John 2:5-6

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:5, “But whoever keeps His word, truly the love of God is perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him.” Whenever you see the word “but,” or many times in the Bible, “therefore,” you … Continue reading →

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I John 2:3-4

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:3, “Now by this we know that we know Him, if we keep His commandments.” Have any doubts that you are a Christian, a true follower of Christ Jesus? Any doubts that you are a true believer, born-again, … Continue reading →

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