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God’s Grace Reaches Out – 2
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul once sat down to put on paper his thoughts about what serving Jesus Christ meant to him. When he did, his reflection caused him to take in the whole of his experience with God in … Continue reading
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God’s Grace Reaches Out – 1
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Have you ever had any serious reflection about how loving parents can take in stride verbal abuse and other teenage acting out from their children? Have you ever wondered how, on the morning after you spouted … Continue reading
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Basic Bible Doctrine 7/17/2026
All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work (2 Timothy 3:16-17). Another question … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 7/16/2026
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham Many a time under my own preaching I’ve RECOMMITTED my life … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 7/14/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Isaiah 44:1-8 If God is in control of every aspect of your world and his grace covers all your sin, why would you ever give way to fear? There are many things I wish were … Continue reading
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There Will Be Weeping – 2
Scripture Reference: Revelation 5:4-5 As appropriate as all the types of weeping are, I want to draw your attention to another type of weeping, one that results in longing tears. 1 Samuel 1:7 describes the tears Hannah shed because she … Continue reading
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There Will Be Weeping – 1
Scripture Reference: Revelation 5:4-5 The Apostle John discovered that it is not always appropriate to weep, but King Solomon wrote: [There is] “A time to weep, And a time to laugh; A time to mourn, And a time to dance” … Continue reading
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Basic Bible Doctrine 7/05/2026
Why Study Doctrine? – 2 If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3). Sound doctrine is necessary for godly behavior, too. I do not doubt that people may live in an outwardly moral, religious manner without … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 7/04/2026
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I know my time on earth will not be over until … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 7/02/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Romans 8:18-39 You don’t have to be anxious about the future. A God of grace has invaded your life, and he always completes what he starts. It’s natural; we all do it. We all wonder … Continue reading
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God’s Righteous Judgment – 4
Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ – Continued Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. Conscience is an important part of human nature, but it is not an absolutely trustworthy indicator of what is right. One’s conscience can … Continue reading
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God’s Righteous Judgment – 3
Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Jesus Christ Please review Romans 2:12-16 for background to this section. God’s impartiality in judgment is also seen in the fact that He will deal with people in accordance with the dispensation in which they live. … Continue reading
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God’s Righteous Judgment – 2
Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Impartiality Please review Romans 2:5-11 for background to this section. Why are people so ignorant of God’s intention to show goodness? Why do they so blatantly despise it? It is because of their hardness [stubbornness] and … Continue reading
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God’s Righteous Judgment – 1
Scripture Reference: Romans 2:1-16 Truthfulness Please review Romans 2:1-4 for background to this section. In any generalization such as the preceding blanket indictment of pagan humanity (see Paul’s comments in Romans 1:18-32) exceptions to the rule always exist. Obviously some … Continue reading
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Basic Bible Doctrine 6/21/2026
If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3). I guess the first question we should ask is, why should we study doctrine? People often object to any talk about doctrine and the study of doctrine, because … Continue reading
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Essential Insights on Faith 6/20/2026
So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 CORINTHIANS 12:10 Billy Graham I’m not a great man. I just have a GREAT MESSAGE. … Continue reading
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Spiritual Nuggets 6/18/2026
Scripture for Study and Encouragement: Ephesians 6:10-20 Don’t be discouraged today. Yes, you’re aware of your weaknesses and failures, but for each of them there’s forgiving, transforming grace. When you read it, it doesn’t seem right. It seems that you’ve … Continue reading
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More Than Hoped For – 5
Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What an Arrangement What is your arrangement with God, brothers and sisters? How much do you love God? If God blessed you in terms of how you invested your time, talents, and finances, would He … Continue reading
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More Than Hoped For – 4
Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Grace – Continued Unless you are aware of the reality of God, it truly is a waste of time to attend church. Jesus stated this in His Word, “God is Spirit, and those … Continue reading
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More Than Hoped For – 3
Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 What a Secret – Continued The Word lets us know that by nature, human beings are self-centered, narrow-minded, and greedy. Grace enables us, God’s grace and not ours, to say when it comes to giving … Continue reading
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