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Tag Archives: Encouragement
Classic Devotional 9/23/2023
Centuries of Meditations – First Century 51 Wants are the bands and cements between God and us. Had we not wanted we could never have been obliged. Whereas now we are infinitely obliged, because we want infinitely. From Eternity it … Continue reading
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Stand Firm In Freedom – 2
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1. There is probably no word in the Christian vocabulary that has been more … Continue reading
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Mark 1:15
Friday September 22, 2023 Mark 1:15 “Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Most people think that to ask an unconverted person to repent is as easy as slipping on a pair of hose. But let us for a moment think … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 9/22/2023
Making Good Out of Bad God is renowned for working through unlikely means with the most unlikely people. During the period of the judges, there were few candidates less likely for God’s work than Jephthah himself: “Jephthah the Gileadite was … Continue reading
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Stand Firm In Freedom – 1
It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1. If Galatians is the esteemed charter of Christian liberty, then Galatians 5:1 should … Continue reading
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Missionary Predestination
Thursday September 21, 2023 Isaiah 49:5 “And now the LORD says, Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant. . .” The first thing that happens after we have realized our election to God in Christ Jesus is … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 9/21/2023
Community Driven By default, we flag our own needs as high priority. And we often measure our church community by how well it’s serving our needs. Caught up in our own spiritual growth, we tend to forget that we’re meant … Continue reading
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The Prevailing Church – 4
Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-25 3. The Singular Way in Which the Church Does Its Work Immediately after announcing how He would build His church, Jesus explained that He must die and be resurrected. Not fully understanding, Peter objected. Jesus rebuked … Continue reading
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Isaiah 49:23
Wednesday September 20, 2023 Isaiah 49:23 “They shall not be ashamed who wait.” Often He calls us aside from our work for a season and bids us be still and learn ere we go forth again to minister. Especially is … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 9/20/2023
Believing in the Impossible Too often, we’re cynical about circumstances. When people come to us for advice, we want to list all the reasons why they shouldn’t take a certain course of action. We want to dissuade them. But what … Continue reading
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The Prevailing Church – 3
Scripture Reference: Matthew 16:13-25 2. The Church’s Effectual Relationship to Christ – Continued Third, the church only prevails and is successful through the power of Christ Jesus. After Jesus told the disciples He would build a church, He made this … Continue reading
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His Name – Wonderful
Tuesday September 19, 2023 Isaiah 9:6 His name will be called Wonderful. It is just the simple name that he deserves. They that know him best will say that the word does not overstrain his merits, but rather falls infinitely … Continue reading
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