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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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Tagged Bible, Centuries of Meditations, Christian, Christian Life, Christianity, Church, Classic Devotionals, Comfort, Encouragement, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Thomas Traherne, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Worship
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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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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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Always Be In Prayer – 1
Scripture References: Luke 18:1-8 I have always given thought to prayer, especially as a tool that the Lord has graciously given to His children. That doesn’t mean, I have always availed myself of it. Like too many people, flawed and … Continue reading
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Rejoice In Diverse Trials – 3
Scripture Reference: James 1:2-12 Assistance for Trials (verses 5-12). To those who feel confused and frustrated by the high goal of “not lacking anything,” James further wrote, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.” Assistance is readily … Continue reading
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Rejoice In Diverse Trials – 2
Scripture Reference: James 1:2-12 Advantage of Trials (verses 3–4). As mentioned previously, Christians can face trials with joy because there are rich advantages from these testings. Trials, rightly taken, produce the sterling quality of endurance and become a reflection of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Worship
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Rejoice In Diverse Trials – 1
Scripture Reference: James 1:2-12 In order to attain Christian maturity and holy conduct it is essential to have a firm foundation. The believer must be able to stand with confidence. He dare not be pushed down by trials. He must … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Worship
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God-Honoring Faith
Scripture Reference: Hebrews 11 In a world where people dismiss faith simply as “wishful thinking,” or simply identify it with the beliefs and practices of a particular religion (for example, “the Muslim faith”), it is good to have a comprehensive … Continue reading
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