Tag Archives: Luke

I John 4:4-6

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 4:4-6, “You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. They are of the world. Therefore they speak as of the world, … 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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Forgiveness Is Not Optional

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Acts 13:38-41, “Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified … Continue reading →

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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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Christ – Came, Knowing His Fate

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Leviticus 5:18, “He is then to bring to the priest a ram without defect from the flock, according to your valuation, for a guilt offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his error in which he sinned … 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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The Greatest Gift

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This was another Christmas article I wrote for the Globe, Arizona newspaper, the “Silver Belt” in the late 1990’s for their Church Directory. As with the previous one, I submit it here as it was written then with just a … 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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Concentrating On Things That Really Matter – A.W. Tozer

Posted on September 27, 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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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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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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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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Walking In Peace And Security – Part I

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This is an excerpt continued from my Book, “Walking in Christ” and specifically the Chapter, “Walking In Peace and Security.” Over the next week or so, I will be posting the teaching as it deals with Psalm 23 and its … Continue reading →

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I John 3:7-9

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:7-9, “Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the … Continue reading →

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Salvation Free To All – Dwight L. Moody

Posted on August 8, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Dwight Lyman Moody (February 5, 1837 – December 22, 1899), also known as D. L. Moody, was an American evangelist and publisher connected with the Holiness Movement, who founded the Moody Church, Northfield School and Mount Hermon School in Massachusetts … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Bible Quote

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

You think the devil looks horrific and scary? If he did, how could he deceive so many? 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms … Continue reading →

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Simply, Faith

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Every so often, I still find myself having to explain faith to someone and especially when that someone has made faith so much more complicated than it needs to be. Let’s set a foundation for the simplicity of faith first. … Continue reading →

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First To Rejoice

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Luke 1:39-42, “Now Mary arose in those days and went into the hill country with haste, to a city of Judah, and entered the house of Zacharias and greeted Elizabeth. And it happened, when Elizabeth heard the greeting of Mary, … Continue reading →

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I John 1:7-8

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 1:7, “But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.” Praise God for His wonderful … Continue reading →

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