Tag Archives: Expository Teaching

Always Be In Prayer – 6

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 Pray for the Church Oh, how wonderful and how blessed is the church of the Lord Jesus Christ! Look back and contemplate the early days when the mighty power of God came upon her. Look at … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/31/2023

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Searching for Justice “Do you favor justice or mercy?” Trick question. Both responses are technically incorrect: God’s ways require mercy and justice. Mercy cannot be fully known without perfect justice, and justice without mercy is harsh and graceless. God’s mercy … Continue reading →

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Always Be In Prayer – 5

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 Pray for Our Homes Now turn your thoughts to your home and where you live, and who you live with. How we need to pray for our homes! The devil is doing everything he can to … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 10/30/2023

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Transformers Some people are like spectators in their faith communities—they simply watch while others interact, serve, and reach out. But Paul’s instructions to Titus about overseers show us that communities need people who will do more than just show up. … Continue reading →

Always Be In Prayer – 4

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 Pray for Ourselves – Continued From last lesson: When the devil can shut our mouths and cause us to pass by on the other side with no testimony from our lips, no witnessing to a lost … Continue reading →

Faith From The Beginning 10/28/2023

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Presumptuous Sinning SOME have corrupted this precious, blessed truth, and made it the occasion for license and carelessness and looseness of living. They say that if we sin the Lord is ready to forgive; we can just ask Him to … Continue reading →

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Always Be In Prayer – 3

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 Pray for the Unsaved – Continued Have you ever thought what would happen if the Holy Spirit ceased His intercession for you? Have you ever thought what is going to happen to a lost world when … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 10/27/2023

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

What Wealth Reveals “What would you do if you won the lottery?” This question always seems to generate the same responses: There’s the person who devises an investment strategy, the dreamer who envisions ending global poverty, the individual who would … Continue reading →

Always Be In Prayer – 2

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 When God’s people forget to pray or get too busy to pray, we sin against God, the church, and a lost world. Oh, may God, our Father, forgive us for the sin of prayerlessness! When we … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 10/26/2023

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Fighting Loneliness Loneliness is one of the most disheartening feelings a person can know. Being alone in a time of pain is even worse. Several recent surveys suggest that lonely people—especially teenagers—subtly reach out through their social networks, desperately looking … Continue reading →

Always Be In Prayer – 1

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 I have always given thought to prayer, especially as a tool that the Lord has graciously given to His children. That doesn’t mean, I have always availed myself of it. Like too many people, flawed and … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 10/25/2023

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

In Season and Out of Season I like to operate when I feel like I’m in control. When I haven’t gathered enough information or I feel uncertain of my circumstances, it’s tempting to avoid making a decision or taking action. … Continue reading →

Rejoice In Diverse Trials – 3

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: James 1:2-12 Assistance for Trials (verses 5-12). To those who feel confused and frustrated by the high goal of “not lacking anything,” James further wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.” Assistance is readily … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Nuggets 10/24/2023

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Blessed Sticky Notes A great friend of mine keeps sticky notes with prayer requests on a bathroom mirror. They serve as a reminder of the needs of others. This friend never seems to have an “off day” or feel sad … Continue reading →

Rejoice In Diverse Trials – 2

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: James 1:2-12 Advantage of Trials (verses 3–4). As mentioned previously, Christians can face trials with joy because there are rich advantages from these testings. Trials, rightly taken, produce the sterling quality of endurance and become a reflection of … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 10/23/2023

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Through Despair Sometimes we go through dark periods in our lives where the misery feels never-ending. Trial hits, pain hits, and just when we think life might get “back to normal,” we are hit by yet another difficulty. At times … Continue reading →

Rejoice In Diverse Trials – 1

Posted on October 23, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: James 1:2-12 In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must … Continue reading →

Faith From The Beginning 10/21/2023

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Flesh and Spirit LOT also, who went with Abram, had flocks and herds and tents. Now the land was not able to support them, that they might dwell together, for their possessions were so great that they could not dwell … Continue reading →

God-Honoring Faith

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11 In a world where people dismiss faith simply as “wishful thinking,” or simply identify it with the beliefs and practices of a particular religion (for example, “the Muslim faith”), it is good to have a comprehensive … Continue reading →

Spiritual Nuggets 10/20/2023

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Roland Ledoux

Math: Maybe Not a Mystic Language After All In a world of metrics, it’s easy to become obsessed with statistics and start to quantify every aspect of our lives. Stats can even become a type of scorekeeping between churches or … Continue reading →