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When the World Was Invaded! – 2
Scripture References: Luke 2:1-20 Love Came Down – Continued Jesus came while the world slept. And the world awoke the next morning, wiped the drowsiness from its eyes, and went about its work, not knowing that our planet had been … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 12/06/2023
Behind the Scenes Sometimes life can look so bleak that it seems as if all hope is gone. This was the situation for Esther and Mordecai: “Letters were sent by couriers to all the provinces of the king to destroy, … Continue reading
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When the World Was Invaded! – 1
Scripture References: Luke 2:1-20 Within the last couple of decades, due to the advancement of space telescope technology, scientists believe they have discovered several planets that are beyond our solar system. That discovery, as it always does, has stimulated a … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 12/05/2023
Meet and Greet “If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house and do not speak a greeting to him, because the one who speaks a greeting to him shares in … Continue reading
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Glory to God in the Highest – 3
Scripture References: Isaiah 6:1-5; Luke 2:8-14 Peace and Justice – Continued While our text does not mention justice explicitly, it certainly is implied. There can be no peace without justice. The Bible knows this well since justice is one of … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 12/04/2023
The Truth About Truth John the Evangelist’s letter to the “elect lady” presents a picture of joy and hope, as he “rejoiced greatly to find some of [her] children walking in truth, just as we were commanded by the father” … Continue reading
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Glory to God in the Highest – 2
Scripture References: Isaiah 6:1-5; Luke 2:8-14 Caring and Compassionate Such a God gives us confidence for life. You know He is in charge of things. And when history is like a stream, overflowing its banks destructively, as ours is, we … Continue reading
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Glory to God in the Highest – 1
Scripture References: Isaiah 6:1-5; Luke 2:8-14 Never has anyone spoken more eloquently of great religion than did the heavenly host on that first Christmas. They sang: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom … Continue reading
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Faith From The Beginning 12/02/2023
The Lust of the Eye And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere (before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah) like the garden of the LORD, like the land of … Continue reading
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Christmas Time
Pastor’s Note: The following excerpt was taken from an introduction to a Christmas message given by Dr. Chevis Horne, a beloved pastor for over thirty-two years. He was considered by many to be a gentle, earnest, sincere man, unassuming and … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 12/01/2023
A Famous God Fame can have startling effects on people. Those who attain power and influence suddenly become less available: They’re selective with the phone calls they take, the emails they answer, and the people they associate with. Those who … Continue reading
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Eternal Destiny – 6
Scripture Reference: John 3:1-18 The Incarnation’s Purpose (John 3:16-18) – Continued From last lesson: The fact that Jesus provided this life does not mean that everyone automatically has it. It is available, but as stated earlier, only to the ones … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 11/30/2023
From Concern to Action When I approach God, I often try to persuade Him that I am worthy of something or that He should act on my behalf. But there is no reason God should act on our behalf—none is … Continue reading
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Eternal Destiny – 5
Scripture Reference: John 3:1-18 The Incarnation’s Purpose (John 3:16-18) Some interpreters feel that Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus actually ended with John 3:15. They hold that John 3:16-21 is solely the apostle’s commentary. However, in light of all other Scripture, I … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 11/29/2023
It’s Simple I tend to complicate matters. Determined to understand the nuances of a problem, I spend more time constructing a solution than I need to. Often, delaying a simple solution is my way of avoiding action that requires me … Continue reading
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Eternal Destiny – 4
Scripture Reference: John 3:1-18 The Conversation With Jesus (John 3:2-15) – Continued From last lesson: Nicodemus was so ingrained to the natural that he still didn’t comprehend the spiritual. So he asked, “How can these things be?” If he, a … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 11/28/2023
Discernment and Prayer “For all of them sought to frighten us. . . . And now, God, strengthen my hands” (Nehemiah 6:9). While God calls us to “love [our] enemies and pray for those who persecute [us]” (Matthew 5:44), he … Continue reading
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Eternal Destiny – 3
Scripture Reference: John 3:1-18 The Conversation With Jesus (John 3:2-15) – Continued Jesus introduced His answer to Nicodemus with the words “Most assuredly” (verses 3, 5, 11). “I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 11/27/2023
Love and Peace “You have made us for yourself, and our heart is restless until it finds rest in you.” Augustine’s prayer, spoken so many years ago, is still poignant for us today. It appeals to our created purpose: bringing … Continue reading
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Eternal Destiny – 2
Scripture Reference: John 3:1-18 The Conversation With Jesus (John 3:2-15) Note that Nicodemus opened the dialogue with a compliment for Jesus. “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God.” In Nicodemus’ mind he knew that no man … Continue reading
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