Tag Archives: Holy Spirit

Prayer For Grace and Healing

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Dear Heavenly Father; We come to You in the Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ. We confess our need for You today. We need Your healing and Your grace. We need hope restored. We need to be reminded that You … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer and Praise | Tagged Burdens, Cares, Communication, Communion, Despair, Doubt, Encouragement, Exalt, Faith, Faithfulness, Forgive, Forgive Us, Forgiveness, Glorify, God, Grace, Healing, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Hope, Illness, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Magnify, Mighty Power, Pain, Prayer, Relationship, Sickness, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength | 1 Comment

For His Will

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged 'Nuff Said!, At Work In You, Bible, Bible Teaching, Encouragement, Equips, Faith, Faithfulness, God's Love, Heavenly Father, His Purpose, His Will, Holy Spirit, Hope, Illustration, Inspiration, Lord, Philippians, Relationship, Scripture, Scriptures, See You Through Storms, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 1 Comment

Bragging About God – A.W. Tozer

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Aiden Wilson Tozer (April 21, 1897 – May 12, 1963) was an American Christian pastor, author, magazine editor, and spiritual mentor. Self-taught theologian. Fearless preacher. Gifted writer. Man of the inner life. A.W. Tozer, called by many a “modern-day prophet.” … Continue reading →

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They Missed Him

Posted on October 11, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

They missed Him. Oh how they missed Him! They were looking for a lion, He came as a Lamb, and they missed Him. They were looking for a warrior, He came as a Peacemaker, and they missed Him. They were … Continue reading →

Posted in Food For Thought | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Encouragement, Eternal, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, His Destiny, His Plan, His Presence, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Jesus, King, Lamb, Liberator, Lion, Lord, Love, Natural, Peacemaker, Redeemer, Relationship, Savior, Scripture, Scriptures, Servant, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Temporal, They Missed Jesus, Truth, Warrior | Leave a comment

Love and Fear – Alexander MacLaren

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Alexander MacLaren (February 11, 1826 – May 5, 1910) was an English non-conformist minister of Scottish origin. This Scottish preacher was known as the ‘Prince of Expositors’ and “the supreme example of the Protestant expository preacher.” He was born in … Continue reading →

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I John 3:17-19

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:17-19, “But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word … Continue reading →

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Keep Me In a Spirit of Prayer

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

“Father God, I ask that You will send Your forces out to drive back the enemies of Christ that are working in this situation. Your Word says that the adversaries of the Lord shall be broken in pieces; from heaven … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer and Praise | Tagged 1 Samuel, Bible, Comfort, Communication, Communion, Drive Back Enemies, Encouragement, Faith, God, God's Love, Grace, Healing, Heaven, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Peace, Pray Without Ceasing, Prayer, Restoration, Salvation, Spirit of Prayer, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Truth | Leave a comment

Forgiveness In Return

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

FORGIVENESS IN RETURN To return good for evil, it is divine It costs you nothing and it takes no time. Forgive one another, just as Jesus forgave you Follow His example in everything you do. To forgive those who hurt … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Elizabeth Steward, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Forgive Enemies, Forgive One Another, Forgiveness, Forgiveness In Return, God, God's Love, Grace, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Inspirational Poetry, Jesus, Lord, Love, Poetic Praise, Poetry, Relationship, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | Leave a comment

Concentrating On Things That Really Matter – A.W. Tozer

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged A.W. Tozer, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Faith of Our Fathers, Faithfulness, False Doctrines, God, Grace, Heavenly Father, Heritage of Truth, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Important Things, Incidental Things, Inconsequential Things, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Luke, Ministry, Needful Things, Needs, Philippians, Religious Fads, Scriptures, Spirit-Filled Life, Spirit-Taught, Teaching, Truth, What is Important?, Word of God | 1 Comment

I John 3:14-16

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:14-16, “We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death. Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no … Continue reading →

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We Need Men!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Romans 1:16-21, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of … Continue reading →

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Walk With Me, Father

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Prayer and Praise | Tagged Bring Me Home, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Communication, Communion, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Father in Heaven, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Kingdom Home, Lord, Love, Our Father, Praise, Prayer, Relationship, Spiritual Journey, Spiritual Walk, Spirituality, Truth, Walk | Leave a comment

I John 3:10-13

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:10, “In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother.” 11-13, “For this is the … Continue reading →

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Spirit Filled Living

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Galatians, God, God's Love, Grace, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 2 Comments

How To Walk With God – J.C. Ryle

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. To walk with God is to walk in the light … Continue reading →

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God’s Armor

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Ephesians 6: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, Armor of God, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Force Shield, Glory to God, God, God's Armor, God's Love, Guards, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Lord, Oxford Dictionary, Rod Serling, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Shield, Soldiers, Strength, Submitted For Your Approval, Teaching, Truth, Twilight Zone, Watchman, Word of God | Leave a comment

Walking In Peace And Security – Part II

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This is an excerpt continued from my Book, “Walking in Christ” and specifically the Chapter, “Walking In Peace and Security.” The Book is available in PDF form by clicking the link, Walking In Christ, or the picture of the Book … Continue reading →

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Vessels or Vassals?

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

I posted this on another site three-and-a-half years ago and thought that I had also published it on this site. Evidently I didn’t and I wanted to repost it because of what is going on in many of our churches … Continue reading →

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But, Why Lord?

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

When I was young, before being “saved,” or born-again, I was always asking questions of a “religious” nature. I expected those adults around me to know the answers, but more often than not, it was an answer like, “it just … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Asking, Asking Why, Bible, Bible Teaching, Born Again, Charles Schulz, Children, Choices, Encouragement, Food For Thought, God, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Kingdom of Heaven, Lord, Love, Matthew, Parents, Peanuts Cartoon, Questions, Relationship, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Why?, Word of God | Leave a comment

The Trouble With Secular Diversity – Part II

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Continued from The Trouble With Secular Diversity – Part I: Where diversity becomes important in unity and the ONLY time it is used by the Lord to unify, is by what the Apostle Paul taught so abundantly: “There are diversities … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, Awareness, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Diversity, Diversity of Gifts, Diversity of Ministries, Divided, Divided Kingdom, Division, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Secular Diversity, Spiritual Diversity, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Unity, Vigilance, Word of God | Leave a comment