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The Sheep and Their Shepherd VI – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I want to depart a bit from my normal practice of posting short sermons by these great men of God for one that is rather long. Because of the fact that it IS long, I am going to … Continue reading →

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The Truth Is The Truth

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” – John 8:31-32. Some people do NOT … Continue reading →

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A Study In Context

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 Peter 5:8, “Your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” Luke 12:19, “‘And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; … Continue reading →

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I John 4:1-3

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 4:1-3, “Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses … Continue reading →

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd V – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Devotion, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, God's Love, Grace, Hearing and Doing, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, I Know My Sheep, Inspiration, John, King of Kings, Letter Kills, Lord, Love, Marking the Sheep, My Sheep, My Sheep Know Me, Prince of Preachers, Redeemed by His Power, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Spirit Gives Life, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God | Leave a comment

Peace – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the … Continue reading →

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The Light Shines in the Darkness

Posted on December 24, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. There came a man sent from God, whose name was John. He came as a witness, to testify about the Light, so that all might believe through … 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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Joy – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, that the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. Then she spoke out with a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you … Continue reading →

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Hope – A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Gift: “But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which … Continue reading →

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The Season For Receiving

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This was a Christmas article I wrote for the Globe, Arizona newspaper, the “Silver Belt” in the late 1990’s for their Church Directory. I submit it here as it was written then with just a few grammatical changes (and some … Continue reading →

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd IV – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

O Death, Where Is Your Sting?

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Dedicated to my Wife’s younger Brother, Kevin Torres who answered the call of eternity December 4th, 2019. “He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; The rebuke of His people He … Continue reading →

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd III – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on December 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Cold Hearts, Devotion, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, Folly, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, John, King of Kings, Lord, Love, My Sheep, Prince of Preachers, Redeemed by His Power, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Silly, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God | 3 Comments

Beauty Beyond Imagine – Part II

Posted on November 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And … Continue reading →

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I John 3:23-24

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:23-24, “And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment. Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He … Continue reading →

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd II – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Encouragement, Esteem, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, Folly, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, John, King David, Lord, Love, Prince of Preachers, Psalmist David, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Silly, Silver and Gold, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God | Leave a comment

I John 3:20-22

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:20, “For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence toward God. And whatever we ask we receive from Him, … Continue reading →

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The Sheep and Their Shepherd – Charles Spurgeon

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Flock, Folly, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, John, King David, Lord, Love, Prince of Preachers, Psalmist David, Relationship, Scriptures, Self-Preservation, Sheep, Sheep Hear My Voice, Shepherd, Silly, Strength, Teaching, Tenderness, The Great Shepherd, Truth, Word of God | Leave a comment

Who Has Seen The Wind?

Posted on October 18, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. In meteorology, winds are often referred to according to their strength, and the direction from which … Continue reading →

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