Tag Archives: Holiness

Does God Care About Me? – 3

Scripture Reference: Malachi 1:2-5 III. God’s Love Defined – Continued 1. A Providential Love – Continued From last lesson: Jesus does not mean we are to hate our loved ones in the normal sense of the word; the obvious and … Continue reading

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Daily Prayer & Praise 11/06/2023

Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we praise you for the hope, joy and peace with which you fill our lives and overflow our days. We live in a rapidly changing world. Every day the things we … Continue reading

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Reflecting With God 11/06/2023

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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The True Meaning of Worship

Monday November 6, 2023 1 Chronicles 29:12-13 Both riches and honor come from You, and You reign over all. In Your hand is power and might; in Your hand it is to make great and to give strength to all. … Continue reading

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Spiritual Nuggets 11/06/2023

The Forgotten Christian Virtue An unfortunate effect of our emphasis on God’s grace is our dwindling focus on the connection between obeying God’s will and receiving His blessings. If we’re not living in the primary will God designed for us, … Continue reading

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Does God Care About Me? – 2

Scripture Reference: Malachi 1:2-5 III. God’s Love Defined Malachi, in the situation he addresses, the words he uses and the illustration he gives, paints a beautiful picture of what it means to be truly loved by God. We doubt the … Continue reading

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Sunday Prayer & Praise 11/05/2023

Dear Lord, hear our prayer: Almighty God, Heavenly Father, Abba, You alone are holy and just and exceedingly worthy of our praise. You created all that is, all that ever was and all that will be and You did it … Continue reading

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Classic Devotional 11/05/2023

Centuries of Meditations – First Century 56 [Speaking of The Cross] There are we entertained with the wonder of all ages. There we enter into the heart of the universe. There we behold the admiration of Angels. There we find … Continue reading

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Classic Poetry 11/05/2023

*Pastor’s Note: A.B. Simpson was a very well respected Canadian preacher, theologian and author who lived from December 15, 1843 to October 29, 1919. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by his poetry as much as … Continue reading

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Anecdotal Story 11/05/2023

Juvenile Precocity Scripture References: 1 Kings 3:7; Mark 14:51-52 The violinist played from memory Bernstein’s “Serenade for Violin and String Orchestra,” with the maestro himself conducting. Suddenly, her E string snapped. She calmly borrowed the Stradivarius of the concert master … Continue reading

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Does God Care About Me? – 1

Scripture Reference: Malachi 1:2-5 Henry Ward Beecher began his ministry in a small church. Week by week he preached those noble Christian virtues that he felt would lead his people into responsible Christlike living. But nothing seemed to happen. The … Continue reading

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Poetic Praise 11/04/2023

Thanks to Sister Kathy for the use of her inspirational poetry and her husband Paul for the use of his artwork! Be blessed all who read! A SURE FOUNDATION Atop a hill, within the mist, a sturdy city stands, It … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth – 3

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” III. … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth – 2

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” II. … Continue reading

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Salt of the Earth – 1

Scripture Reference: Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.” This … Continue reading

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Always Be In Prayer – 6

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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Always Be In Prayer – 5

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

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Always Be In Prayer – 4

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

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Always Be In Prayer – 3

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

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Always Be In Prayer – 2

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

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