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Oaths – No Substitute For Integrity
“Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform your oaths to the Lord.’ But I say to you, do not swear at all: neither by heaven, for it … Continue reading
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God Is Sovereign Above All – 4
Scripture Text – Daniel 1 Abraham called God “the Judge of all the earth” (Genesis 18:25), and King Hezekiah prayed, “You are God, You alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth.” – 2 Kings 19:15. In Daniel’s day, King Nebuchadnezzar … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 Kings, 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Acts, Book of Daniel, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, 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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The God Who Gives Wealth
THERE are two extremes today about the connection between God and wealth. One is that wealth and money are inherently evil and therefore God is opposed to them. The other is that God is just waiting to shower wealth on … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
Tagged 1 Samuel, 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, Hosea, 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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God Makes All Things New – 4
Scripture Text – Jeremiah 30-33 These chapters describe the glory of the dawning of a new day for the people of Israel, not only for the exiles in Babylon but also for the Jewish people in the latter days before … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jeremiah, 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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Peace Without Worry – 3
Scripture Text – Philippians 4:1-9 The antidote to worry is the secure mind: “And the peace of God . . . will guard (guard like a soldier at a garrison) your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” When you have … Continue reading
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Seeking and Pursuing Peace
“Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their prayers.” – 1 Peter 3:11-12. “Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 4
Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading
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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 3
Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Job, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel of John, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Proverbs, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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God Is With Us! – 4
Scripture Text – Isaiah 7-12 “Here am I and the children whom the LORD has given me! We are for signs and wonders in Israel From the LORD of hosts, Who dwells in Mount Zion.” – Isaiah 8:18. This statement … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Acts, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel-Centered, Habakkuk, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Psalms, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Show No Favoritism
My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. (James 2:1 NKJV) My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Galatians, God, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Leviticus, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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The Law and The Gospel
Thursday December 1, 2022 James 2:10 For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all. The moral law does not consider us as weak human beings at all, it takes no … Continue reading
Posted in Inspirational Thought of The Day
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortations, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Oswald Chambers, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Life Lesson
For Sunday November 13, 2022 James 4:6 “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Few people would dare write a book on the subject of humility—we feel innately disqualified. But one man did write a wonderful book … Continue reading
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Tagged Andrew Murray, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, David Jeremiah, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortations, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Turning Points with God: 365 Daily Devotions, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Noah’s Faith, Noah’s Family – 2
Scripture Text – Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 Methuselah was Noah’s grandfather, and Noah knew that when his grandfather died, nothing stood in the way of God’s judgment falling on a wicked world. For over a century, Noah had been warning … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Book of Daniel, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jude, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Precept Upon Precept, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Noah’s Faith, Noah’s Family – 1
Scripture Text – Genesis 6:9 – 7:24 Except for the increase in violence and crime, the times were pretty good. People were “eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage” (Matthew 24:38), and life was going on as usual. They … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Ephesians, Epistle of James, Exodus, Expository Teaching, Ezekiel, Galatians, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leviticus, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Philippians, Precept Upon Precept, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Titus, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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When You Least Expect It
SOMETIMES good happens to us when we least expect it. Sometimes we receive far more good than we deserve. When Jacob learned that Esau was approaching (Genesis 32:6), he was terrified. Here was his older twin brother—the brother that he … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
Tagged 1 John, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life In Focus, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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The Incorruptible Seed
Having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever, because “All flesh is as grass, And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass. The grass … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Corruptible, Encouragement, Epistle of James, Exhortation, From the Pastor, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Incorruptible, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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