Tag Archives: Jesus Christ

Zeal: Striving For Spirit-Led Passion

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is another short article I wrote in the late 90s along with some others for the Church section of the local newspaper where we lived in Globe, Arizona. I thought it might interest my readers and I … Continue reading →

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Patience – Example Of

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Joshua 14:7, “I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh-barnea to spy out the land, and I brought word back to him as it was in my heart.” 1 Corinthians 15:49, “Just … Continue reading →

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Be Patient, God Is Not Slack

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

2 Peter 3:9-10, “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will … Continue reading →

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Principalities, Powers and Rulers of Darkness

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle … Continue reading →

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3 John, Verse 5-8

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

3 John 1:5-8, “Beloved, you do faithfully whatever you do for the brethren and for strangers, who have borne witness of your love before the church. If you send them forward on their journey in a manner worthy of God, … Continue reading →

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3 John, Verse 1-4

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Introduction The Beloved Apostle John seems to love to write and instruct in Godly, unconditional and unselfish love and here in this short third Epistle or letter, we see one written on a personal basis, to commend someone who is … Continue reading →

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I John 5:9-11

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:9-11, “If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son. He who believes in the Son of God has the … Continue reading →

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Church, Rise Up and Walk!

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“And the LORD, He is the one who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” – Deuteronomy 31:8. “Be strong and courageous; do not be … Continue reading →

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I John 5:6-8

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:6-8, “This is He who came by water and blood–Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit who bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that … Continue reading →

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True Love

Posted on February 22, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

I was reading in the Book of Jeremiah this morning as I have been doing for a few days now and while I was reading, my wife Sue found this picture post on Facebook. It’s simple, yet so powerful in … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Prayer

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Oh Holy and Heavenly Father, we come to you in the precious name of the Gift you sent us, Jesus Christ; During this season Lord, with so much going on in the world and our nation, we ask that you … Continue reading →

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It’s What You Do . . .

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

It’s what is done that proves our love, so much more than what we say, for words said without actions, are spoken every day. It’s what we do with what we speak; the two go hand in hand, GOD so … Continue reading →

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I John 2:24-27

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:24-27, “Therefore let that abide in you which you heard from the beginning. If what you heard from the beginning abides in you, you also will abide in the Son and in the Father. And this is the … Continue reading →

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I John 2:20-23

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 2:20-23, “But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things. I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is … Continue reading →

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Because He’s Worthy

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

This is not at this time a TEACHING on what worship is necessarily, but rather what it means to me. I’m departing from a long-held standard of not getting into my personal life on a ministry site because I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Samuel, Bible, Christ Jesus, Church, David, God, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, intimacy, Jesus Christ, Mindset, Praise, Praise and Worship, Psalms, Romans, Samuel, Scriptures, Spirit of the Lord, Spiritual Intimacy, State of Heart, State of Mind, Word of God, Worship | 2 Comments

Prayer of Unity

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

Philippians 4:4-7, “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer and Praise | Tagged Believing, Bible, Christ Jesus, Faith, Father, Fruit of the Spirit, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love, Philippians, Prayer, Scriptures, Unconditional Love, Unity, Word of God | Leave a comment

You Can Be Set Free

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

Jesus was led like a lamb to the slaughter, Just for you, God’s sons and daughters, The blood of the Lamb was shed for the nation, When we believe this, we are a new creation, The blood of the Lamb … Continue reading →

Posted in Poetic Praise | Tagged Being Free, Blood of the Lamb, Christ Jesus, Confession, Curse of the Law, God, God's Love, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Lamb of God, Liberty, Lord, Love, Poetry, Religion, Repentance, Spirituality, The Law | 1 Comment