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Catching Up With the Past – 4
Scripture Text – Genesis 32-34 As we study Jacob’s actions during this crisis time in his life, we’ll see illustrated the conflicts all of us occasionally experience between faith and fear, trusting God and scheming, asking God for help and … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Joshua, Book of Numbers, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Psalm 119 – Nun
Scripture Text – Psalm 119 The emphasis in this the longest psalm, and the basic theme, is on the vital ministry and practical use of the Word of God in the inner spiritual life of God’s children. It describes how … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 2 Thessalonians, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Book of Numbers, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Ecclesiastes, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, God, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Proverbs, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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The God Who Gives Wealth
THERE are two extremes today about the connection between God and wealth. One is that wealth and money are inherently evil and therefore God is opposed to them. The other is that God is just waiting to shower wealth on … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
Tagged 1 Samuel, Actions, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Decisions, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, Epistle of James, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leviticus, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Responsibility and Accountability – 7
Scripture Text – Ezekiel 18-21 Responsibility is one of the major themes of these four chapters. By dealing with the subject of personal and national responsibility, Ezekiel was able to answer the frequent complaints of the people that the Lord … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Exodus, Expository Teaching, Ezekiel, God, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Leviticus, Life Lessons, Lord, Numbers, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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Responsibility and Accountability – 4
Scripture Text – Ezekiel 18-21 Responsibility is one of the major themes of these four chapters. By dealing with the subject of personal and national responsibility, Ezekiel was able to answer the frequent complaints of the people that the Lord … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Kings, 2 Chronicles, 2 Kings, 2 Samuel, Bible, Bible Study, Bible Teaching, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exhortation, Expository Teaching, Ezekiel, Genesis, God, Gospel of John, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life Lessons, Lord, Micah, Numbers, Psalms, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Principles, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God
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The Perfect Revelation of The Lord – 4
Scripture Text – Psalm 19 Many church lectionaries assigns this psalm to be read on Christmas Day, when the “Sun of Righteousness” came into the world (Malachi 4:2) and the “Living Word” was laid in the manger (John 1:14). The … Continue reading
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We Want a King! – 4
Scripture Text – 1 Samuel 7-11 For centuries, the people of Israel had looked to Jehovah as their King, but then they came to a point where they asked the Lord to give them a king just like the other … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Chronicles, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judges, Leviticus, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Precept Upon Precept, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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We Want a King! – 3
Scripture Text – 1 Samuel 7-11 For centuries, the people of Israel had looked to Jehovah as their King, but then they came to a point where they asked the Lord to give them a king just like the other … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exodus, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leviticus, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Numbers, Precept Upon Precept, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Themes and The Test of a Prophet
*Pastor’s Note: This is a continuing excerpt from an article I posted last week from one of my favorite prophecy teachers, Mark Hitchcock, from his book, The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy. As I have stated time and again and … Continue reading
Posted in Prophetic Words
Tagged 1 Kings, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Peter, 2 Thessalonians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, End Times, Eschatology, Exodus, Ezekiel, Future Events, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Idolatry, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Jesus' Kingdom, Judgment, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Last Days, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Mark Hitchcock, Messiah, Micah, Prophecy, Prophet, Prophetic Words, Reform, Religion, Repentance, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth, Zephaniah
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You Are a Royal Priesthood
And take some blood from the altar and some of the anointing oil and sprinkle it on Aaron and his garments and on his sons and their garments. Then he and his sons and their garments will be consecrated. – … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged 1 Peter, 1 Samuel, Anointing, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Covenant, Encouragement, Exhortation, Exodus, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, New Testament, Old Testament, Priesthood, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Sowing Seeds 8/2-8/2021
*Pastor’s Note: These are what I posted on social media from August, 2nd through August 8th, 2021. The harvest is ripe and white, but we will keep sowing for the Glory of the Lord! For Monday 8-2-2021 Our God is … Continue reading
Posted in Sowing Seeds
Tagged Amos, Awesome God, Bible, Bible Teaching, Bride of Christ, Christian, Christianity, Compassion, Daniel, Delivers, Dominion Forever, Dream Dreams, Earth, Encouragement, Enduring Forever, Facebook, Faithful, God, God Almighty, God Reveals Secrets, God's Servants, Good News, Hate Evil, Heaven, Heaven's Armies, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hosea, Inspiration, Instruction, intimacy, Jesus Christ, Joel, Justice, Kingdom Eternal, Knowledge, Lord, Love, Love Goodness, Mercy, Nations, Old Men, Old Testament, Promises, Prophesy, Prophets, Rains of Spring, Relationship, Religion, Rescues, Righteousness, Run From Evil, Scripture, Scriptures, See Visions, Signs, Social Media, Sons and Daughters, Sovereignty, Sowing Seeds, Spirituality, Strength, Sure and Steadfast, Truth, Unfailing Love, Wisdom, Wonders, Word of God, Word of Truth, Young Men
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Prayer For Repentance
Based on Hosea 14: “O Lord we Your people, return to You our God, For we have stumbled because of our iniquity and sinfulness; We will return to You, O LORD and say to You, “Take away all iniquity; Receive … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer and Praise
Tagged Abide in Christ, Backsliding, Bible, Choices, Christ Abides in You, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fallen, Forgiveness, God's Love, God's Presence, Government, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hope, Hosea, Inspiration, Mercy, Nation, Prayer, Promises, Redemption, Relationship, Renewal, Repentance, Righteous, Salvation, Search our Hearts, Spirituality, Strength, Stumbled, Sweet Smelling Aroma, The Lord's Promises, Truth, Unrighteous
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A Divided Heart – Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 1892) was an English Particular Baptist preacher. Spurgeon remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations, among whom he is known as the “Prince of Preachers.” He was a strong figure … Continue reading
Grace – The Value Of
Hosea 2:19-20, 23, “And I will betroth you to Me forever; Yes, I will betroth you to Me in righteousness and in justice, In lovingkindness and in compassion, And I will betroth you to Me in faithfulness. Then you will … Continue reading
Posted in Food For Thought
Tagged Anecdote, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Faith, Galatians, God's Love, Grace, Hosea, Inspiration, Jerry Stovall, Jesus, Lord, Louisiana State Tigers, Love, NASB - New American Standard Bible, New American Standard Bible, Orange Bowl, Southeast Conference Coach, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Value of Grace, Word of God
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