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Faith . . . John 20:29
I believe without seeing, I know that I know, I know that GOD love’s me and won’t let me go. I can feel sunshine even in rain; I see heaven without fear or pain. I know that this sadness which … Continue reading
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Our Miracle Worker
Psalm 37:23-24, “The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.” Jeremiah 29:11-14a, “For … Continue reading
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Tagged "It Is Finished", Believing, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Dealing With Circumstances, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Glory, Glory to God, God Works in the Natural And the Spiritual, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Knowing, Love, Miracles, Miracles Happen Daily, Miracles Still Happen, Open Spiritual Eyes, Praise to God, Relationship, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Walking in Faith, Well Done Good and Faithful Servant, Word of God
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The Prophets Spoke God’s Words
Let me clarify that title a little bit more, “The TRUE prophets spoke/speak God’s Words, not their own!” “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark … Continue reading
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Storming The Battlements – Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was an English Particular Baptist preacher. Spurgeon remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations, among whom he is known as the “Prince of Preachers.” He was a strong figure … Continue reading
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
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I John 5:18-21
1 John 5:18-21, “We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
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The Mountain I’m Climbing
The mountain I’m climbing is so steep, I have so far to go. Each step I take is a struggle for me, I go so very slow. I keep looking back wondering if, This is too hard for me, Maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged "Praising God Through Poetry", Can't See the Peak, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian Poems, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Climbing, Don't Stop, Doubts, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God is My Strength, God Keeps Me Going, God's Love, Grace, He Fills My Heart With Joy, He Is Why I Believe, He Will Carry Me, Heavenly Father, His Help is Always There, His Love is Pouring Over Me, Hope, Hope in God, Inspiration, Inspirational Poems, Inspirational Poetry, Jesus With Me, Keep Going, Lord, Love, Mountains, Nancy Burr, Not Climbing Alone, Overwhelmed, Questions, Relationship, Sad, Spirituality, Steep Hills, Strength, Struggles, Surrender To God, Teaching, There's a Reason I Climb, Truth, Want to Give Up, Weary Steps
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Daniel’s Prayer – Let Us Pray
After seeking the Lord to reveal a dream and its meaning that King Nebuchadnezzar had, Daniel prayed this prayer in praise and thanks to the Lord of Lords. It is fitting even today, for the Lord has promised to always … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer and Praise
Tagged Amos, Bible, Bible Teaching, Daniel, Daniel's Prayer, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Genesis, God, God's Children, God's Love, God's Servants, Gospel of John, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible New Living Translation (NLT), Hope, Inspiration, King Nebuchadnezzar, Lord, Lord of Lords, NLT - New Living Translation, Prayer, Prayer for Knowledge, Prayer for Wisdom, Psalms, Relationship, Revealed, Scriptures, Secrets, Spiritual Intimacy, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Visions, Word of God
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Liberty or Freedom?
2 Corinthians 3:17, “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man … Continue reading
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Wisdom Shouts In The Streets!
A preacher or teacher should never start out a lesson by saying they’re sorry. But I’m breaking that rule. I KNOW that some are tired of seeing how the Scriptures from the past have such an influence on what is … Continue reading
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Power of The Word of God
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the … Continue reading
Posted in 'Nuff Said!
Tagged 'Nuff Said!, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Choices, Christianity, Discernment, Disobedience, Encouragement, Enemy, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Hammer, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Helmet of Salvation, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Lord, Nicolaitans, Not Carnal, Obedience, Punishment, Relationship, Repentance, Revelation, Scriptures, Sexual immorality, Spirituality, Strength, Strongholds, Sword, Teaching, Truth, Two-Edged Sword, Warfare, Word of God
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Psalm 106 Excerpts – A Study
I’ve stated it several times in my teaching that many things that have happened in the past in the Bible, we can find a correlation in this modern day we live, mainly because man’s nature, fallen human nature does NOT … Continue reading
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The Lighthouse In The Storm . . .
When days were calm and times were bright; We smiled with joy at the sight; For we could see that things were fair; The summer breeze and fragrant air. The family ties were held on tight And love was there … Continue reading
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Persevere In The Lord
“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the … Continue reading
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I John 5:12-13
1 John 5:12-13, “He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. These things I have written to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John, Absence of Light, Absence of Love, Apostle, Bible, Bible Teaching, Blessed Assurance, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Encouragement, Eternal Life, Everlasting, Faith, Faithfulness, God's Character, God's Love, God's Witness, God's Word, Gospel of John, Grace, Guarantee, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Life is in the Son, Life More Abundantly, Lord, Lord Jesus Christ, Love, Maturity, Pursuing, Redemption, Salvation, Scriptures, Scriptures Point to Christ, Son of God, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Maturity, Spirituality, Striving, Truth, Unchanging, Word of God
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Fruit For Thought
Yeah, I know, that title! I have a category on my website that most of you who follow me is called “Food For Thought” where I post usually shorter articles, not always mine, that cause a person reading them to … Continue reading
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Prayer For The Nations
March 29, 2020 has been designated a day of prayer and fasting for the Nations and for the situation concerning the Coronavirus. Heavenly Father; Lord we come to You today in meekness and humility. We acknowledge, as Your children, Your … Continue reading
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Tagged Anointed Revival, Anxiety, Appointed Leaders, Authority, Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Choices, Christianity, Circumstances, Coronavirus, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, Free Will, Freedom to Choose, God's Appointed, God's Glory, God's Hand, God's Perfect Will, Guardian Angels, Heavenly Father, Hedge of Protection, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Judgement, Lord, Love, Nations of the World, Power, Praise and Worship, Prayer, Prayer For The Nations, President Donald Trump, Protection, Relationship, Revival, Righteous Leaders, Situations, Sovereign God, Sovereignty, Spirit of Fear and Panic, Spiritual Intimacy, Spiritual Maturity, Strength, The Nation's Leaders, Treasure, Truth, United States of America, Unrighteous Leaders, Vice-President Mike Pence, Word of God
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We Trust In The Name of The Lord Our God
Originally posted on Learning From God's Word:
“We trust in the Name of the Lord our God…Through the unfailing love of the Most High’ we ‘shall not be moved” (Psalms 20:7; 21:7). Lord, we thank You that You are…
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Tagged Agape, Bible, Calm, Choices, Direction, Doubt, Encouragement, Failings, Faith, Faithfulness, Fear, Feeling Down, Foundation, Future, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Intercede, Jesus, Jesus Lifts, Life, Pray, Prayer, Prayer & Praise, Psalms, Redeemer, Remind Us Oh Lord, Savior, Scriptures, Spiritual Intimacy, Strength, Successes, Teaching, The Lord, Trust, Truth, Weakness, Word of God, You're Our Solid Rock
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I John 5:9-11
1 John 5:9-11, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. He who believes in the Son of God has the … Continue reading →