Tag Archives: Gospel-Centered

Practical Benefits of the Gospel – 2

Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1-11 Hope does not put us to shame. The NKJV says, “hope does not disappoint.” If we were to hope for something but then later find that we were never going to get it, our hope would … Continue reading

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Essential Insights on Faith 1/28/2024

Good news from a distant land is like cold water to a parched throat. PROVERBS 25:25 Billy Graham If anything has been accomplished through my life, it has been solely GOD’S DOING, not mine, and HE—not I— must get the … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 1/28/2024

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 69 O Adorable Trinity! What hast Thou done for me? Thou hast made me the end of all things, and all the end of me. I in all, and all in me. In every … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 1/28/2024

Asking Too Little Scripture References: Numbers 24:6-9; Galatians 5:1 Trusted with one of the most prestigious positions in the United States military, the sergeant served in counter-intelligence, infiltrating the Soviet Union’s KGB spy network. He personally handled several double-agents, who … Continue reading

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Practical Benefits of the Gospel – 1

Scripture Reference: Romans 5:1-11 In the previous chapter of Romans, Paul touches on justification and here the apostle carries his case for justification forward another step by taking up the question: What are the benefits of justification in the believer’s … Continue reading

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Life In Focus 1/27/2024

Worship and Service WHAT is your concept of worshiping the Lord? Attending a church service at which you sing hymns, read Scripture, recite prayers, listen to a sermon, and partake of holy communion? All of these practices can lead to … Continue reading

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Be a Philippian

Saturday January 27, 2024 Philippians 4:19 My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Hermeneutics is the science of interpretation, especially of sacred or other literary texts. The English word comes … Continue reading

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Food For Thought 1/27/2024

All I Have is Yours In one of Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman’s meetings a man arose to give the following remarkable testimony: “I got off at the Pennsylvania depot as a tramp, and for a year I begged on the … Continue reading

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Faith From The Beginning 1/27/2024

Most Important People MANY important lessons lie here in the story of Abraham, the intercessor. First is the importance of believers in the world. The most important people in all the world are that little company of often unrecognized but … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/26/2024

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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Luke 17:5

Friday January 26, 2024 Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith!” We see from the Gospels that there was nothing for which Jesus so often upbraided His disciples as for their lack of faith. Undoubtedly there … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/26/2024

Patterns and Prophecies Luke sees the events surrounding Jesus’ life through the lens of Isaiah. For Luke, Jesus’ life is Isaiah’s prophecy made tangible and complete. Jesus is the anticipated Messiah, prophet, and savior. Even John the Baptist’s role in … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/25/2024

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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Leave Room For God

Thursday January 25, 2024 Galatians 1:15-16 But when he . . . who called me by his grace, was pleased . . . As workers for God we have to learn to make room for God—to give God ‘elbow room.’ … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/25/2024

In Grief It’s difficult to know how to respond to people suffering grief. Those brave enough to speak often attempt to rationalize another’s grief with ill-timed theological truths. Those who feel inadequate or awkward about reaching out to grieving people … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/24/2024

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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Matthew 10:8

Wednesday January 24, 2024 Matthew 10:8 “You received without paying; give without pay.” When God does anything marked and special for our souls, or bodies, He intends it as a sacred trust for us to communicate to others. “Freely ye … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 1/24/2024

The Art of Discipline Jesus didn’t die for us so that we could continue to sin—He sacrificed Himself so that we could have sinless lives. God is patient, but His patience does not last forever. We wouldn’t test His patience … Continue reading

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Light of the World – 4

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:14-16 V. The Light is Productive – Continued ▪ You and I have the privilege of being a part in sharing the Good News. If we will only magnify the Lord by letting our lights shine, He … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 1/23/2024

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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