Tag Archives: Gospel-Centered

Serving The Church – 1

Then Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. And John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and are You coming to me?” But Jesus answered and said … Continue reading

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Peace In a World of War – 2

Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. – Romans 5:1 In these messages we shall discuss peace as prophesied and developed in the Word of God. We shall first present Him … Continue reading

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The Example Set Us By The Holy Fathers – 2

Continued From Last Week THEY [the followers of Christ] renounced all riches, dignities, honors, friends, and associates. They desired nothing of the world. They scarcely allowed themselves the necessities of life, and the service of the body, even when necessary, … Continue reading

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Curing Me-First-Ism

For Saturday February 4, 2023 1 Timothy 3:6 [An elder must not be] a novice, lest being puffed up with pride he fall into the same condemnation as the devil. The late theologian Francis Schaeffer wrote that when we violate … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 2/04/2023

Determining God’s Will THE example of Gideon is frequently cited as a model for godly decision-making. Before acting, Gideon carefully considered whether the Lord wanted him to rally an army and attack the Midianites. Twice he set out a fleece … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 2/04/2023

Better Late Than . . . That night the king could not sleep; so he ordered the book of the chronicles, the record of his reign, to be brought in and read to him. It was found recorded there that … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 5

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 2/03/2023

Dutchman’s Private Give-Away Campaign Dutch businessman Evert Dekker attracted large crowd as he gave away 10 guilder bills ($3.80) outside a train station in North Holland. Police questioned him and found the bills were genuine and allowed him to continue. … Continue reading

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Galatians 5:16

Friday February 3, 2023 Galatians 5:16 Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. Jesus is come that we might have life and have it abundantly. He saves us, not that we should enter … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/03/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 4

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 2/02/2023

They Dared Lose Home Dr. Truett of Texas was invited to a church that was raising $6,500 to dedicate a church building. After $3,500 had been promised, the offerings ceased. Then a plainly-dressed woman arose and spoke to her husband … Continue reading

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The Constraint of The Call

Thursday February 2, 2023 1 Corinthians 9:16 Woe is me if I do not preach the gospel! Beware of stopping your ears to the call of God. Everyone who is saved is called to testify to the fact; but that … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/02/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 3

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 2/01/2023

Criswell Returns 30-Year Salary W. A. Criswell, pastor of the 18,000-member First Baptist Church of Dallas, Texas, gave back to the church $600,000, his salary accumulated over the past 30 years. Dr. Criswell told his congregation that when he entered … Continue reading

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John 4:14

Wednesday February 1, 2023 John 4:14 “A fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” In the life overflowing in service for others, we find the deep fountain of life running over the spring and finding vent in rivers of … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 2/01/2023

Thinking, praying, reading, studying the Bible – when we do these things, we are reflecting on the Word of God. To reflect is to contemplate and/or consider, and God wants us to deeply reflect on His Word so that we … Continue reading

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Turning Defeat Into Victory – 2

Scripture Text – Joshua 8 Henry Ford defined a mistake as “an opportunity to begin again, more intelligently.” Joshua would also have agreed, because he is about to “begin again, more intelligently” and organize a victory out of his mistakes. … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 1/31/2023

More Losses Than Giving The average American misplaces more money each year than the per-member contributions to a majority of U. S. church denominations, says President Arthur R. Mckay of McCormick Theological Seminary. Cash lost averages $75 per person annually, … Continue reading

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