Tag Archives: Grace

I John 1:9-10

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 1:9, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” Confession is an ACTION of acknowledgement, not just in our thoughts but also with our … Continue reading →

Posted in Expository Teaching | Tagged 1 John, 1 Timothy, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Ministry, Proverbs, Relationship, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | Leave a comment

Study To Show Yourself Approved

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

2 Timothy 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” (KJV) 2 Timothy 2:15, “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, 3 John, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Context, Contextual, Correction, Doctrine, Encouragement, Equipped, Expository, Faithfulness, Gain, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Lord, Matthew, Ministry, Profit, Prosper, Reproof, Righteousness, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Thematic, Truth, Word of God | 1 Comment

Run, Run The Race

Posted on April 30, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

1 Corinthians 9:24-25, “Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Encouragement, Endurance, Faith, Finish Line, Goal, Goal Line, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Marathon, Philippians, Race, Run, Running, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 1 Comment

Law + Grace = Mercy

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

There has been such a misunderstanding about what grace is and it is due to such a lack of teaching or an over-simplification of teaching. Grace itself is or should not be hard to understand, but it has been used … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Commandments, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Grace and Mercy, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, James, Jesus, Law, Lord, Love, Matthew, Mercy, Ministry, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, The Law, Truth, Word of God | 4 Comments

Kill the Patient! Destroy the Disease?

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

I posted an article on my personal Facebook timeline the other day in the wake of the Orlando shooting AND because of so-called “Christian Pastors” that spoke out and applauded the shooter for doing God’s work! Yes, you read that … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, False Prophet, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Jesus, Joy, Lord, Love, Luke, Matthew, Ministry, Pastors, Philippians, Prayer, Scripture, Scriptures, Shepherds, Spiritual, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Word of God | 2 Comments

The Power of Three Little Words

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Some of the most significant messages people deliver to one another often come in just three words. When spoken or conveyed, those statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Food For Thought | Tagged 3 Words, Choices, Communication, Communion, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Food For Thought, God's Love, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Joy, Love, Ministry, Relationship, Service, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Truth | 8 Comments

The Living Word – His Holiness

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

Isaiah 57:15, “For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, ….” Psalm 99:9, “Exalt the LORD our God, And worship at His holy hill; For … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Peter, Agape, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jesus, Lord, Love, Psalms, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 2 Comments

My Grace Is Sufficient

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

A study about grace, great! It is sometimes underrated, hardly taught, and often misunderstood; it is about time!! Well, just wait a second; it IS about grace, yes, but it is about how grace is applied to some other form … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 2 Corinthians, Acts, Bereans, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Healing, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Scripture, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Isaiah, Jesus, Lord, Love, Luke, Mark, Matthew, Ministry, Pastor's Desk, Religion, Scriptures, Spiritual, Strength, Teaching, Thessalonica, Truth, Word of God | 2 Comments

Give It Away

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Roland Ledoux

This is from my Sister in Christ, Susan Irene Fox from her Church Set Free site. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. (Psalm 34:18) When your love came and healed my … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Christian Poetry, Church Set Free, Forgiveness, Grace, Inspiration, Jesus, Love, Matthew, Poetic Praise, Psalms, Susan Irene Fox, Unconditional Love, Valentine's Day | Leave a comment

Our Weapons!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

This has weighed heavy on me for some time and I have fought with it in myself and at times seemingly by myself for so long but tonight as I lay in bed, (yep an hour ago and no sleep) … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Love, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Teaching, Truth, Weapons, Weapons of Warfare | 7 Comments

Back Home

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

If I had the power to turn back the clock, Go back to that house at the end of the block- The house that was HOME when I was a kid, I know that I’d love it more now than … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Children, Choices, Comfort, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Parents, Poetic Praise, Poetry, Spiritual Intimacy, Strength, Truth | 1 Comment

We Always Have Time For Pleasure

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Energy Enough For That Deuteronomy 10:16; Colossians 3:5-10 General James Gavi wrote that the Army Air Force made paratrooper training as difficult and exhausting as possible. Nevertheless, the troopers always had enough energy to get into fights in surrounding towns. … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Colossians, Deuteronomy, Faithfulness, Food For Thought, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth | Leave a comment

“Just Do It. . . .”

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

I have such a longstanding love hate relationship with the news and with television in general. I will tell you straight up that I am getting tired of turning on the television and seeing another news report about a celebrity … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Ecclesiastes, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hedonism, Holy Bible, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Matthew, Religion, Role Models, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Solomon, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | Leave a comment

Are You Living a Life —– style? Part One

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Part One Sometime ago a good friend, Pastor Audrey, challenged our group at that time, with the truth that we ARE being watched by others! Then later she again challenged us with another truth that we ARE servants, bond-slaves to … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 John, Answers, Being Watched, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Gospel of Matthew, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Questions, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth | Leave a comment

The Trouble with Marriage

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

You know what the problem with marriage is?? Got your attention, huh??!! It’s that man has forgotten that marriage is a spiritual covenant with GOD, our Creator and Heavenly Father. To put it into ‘religious’ terms, it is a sacrament, … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Adam and Eve, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Bride of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Genesis, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Malachi, Marriage, Matthew, Ministry, Prayer, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Type and Shadow | 2 Comments

Body – It Is Limited

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Positive Potential In Christ Psalm 40:6-8; Romans 12:1 Merriwether Lewis, celebrating his thirty-first birthday, confided in his diary a disappointment in not using his life to a greater advantage. He had spent too many hours indolently wasting time he should have … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Hope, Jesus, Lord, Ministry, Religion, Savior, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth | 2 Comments

Have a Blessed Season in the Lord!

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

To my wonderful brothers and sisters in the Lord, I would like to take this time to thank you for the past few months and also to wish you a most blessed season in the Lord! I will be taking … Continue reading →

Posted in Holiday Inspiration | Tagged Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Comfort, Communication, Encouragement, Faith, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Inspiration, Jesus, Joy, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Truth | 2 Comments

Collateral Damage

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

*This is a very long lesson and though I could split it up, I would rather not due to its importance. However, if you would prefer to read or study this offline, you can download a copy of this lesson … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Communion, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Word, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Service, Spirituality, Teaching | 5 Comments

Why I Praise You

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

WE’VE COME A LONG LONG WAY TOGETHER, I HAVE TO PRAISE YOU LIKE I SHOULD. YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE WHO BROUGHT ME OUT, AND YOU’RE THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD. THOUGH THE ROAD SEEMED LONG AND ROUGH AT TIMES; YOU … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Confusion, Faithfulness, God's Understanding, Grace, Leading Me, Love, Mercy, Praise, Praising God, Rough Times, Strength | Leave a comment

A Word of Encouragement

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

I want to take a little time to get personal and share with you some things that I have learned through experience and time and especially the last couple of years working with so many wonderful people on the internet. … Continue reading →

Posted in Vintage Messages | Tagged Bible, Body of Christ, Brick and Mortar, Church, Disabilities, Encouragement, Gifts, Grace, Heavenly Father, His Love, Holy Spirit, Illness, Internet, Jesus, Lord, Ministries, Scripture, Service, Traditional Church | 8 Comments