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Character, Nature and Attributes of God – 4

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: These lessons will be Scripture “heavy,” and though I am forewarning you I cannot apologize because it is the Word of God that brings things into the light. Remember that the Word says in the mouth of two … Continue reading →

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Jude Verses 24-25

Posted on September 30, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:24-25, “Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion … Continue reading →

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Different Gospel Methods – J.C. Ryle

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

John Charles Ryle (May 10, 1816 – June 10, 1900) was an evangelical Anglican clergyman and first Bishop of Liverpool. He was renowned for his powerful preaching and extensive tracts. John C. Ryle was a big man, physically, intellectually, scripturally … Continue reading →

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From The Abundance of The Heart – 4

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Part Four: Continuing on now from Part Three: Let’s look at the difference that Jesus made in the lives of tax collectors and prostitutes and especially in relation to the letter of the Law, versus the Spirit of the Law. … Continue reading →

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Jude Verse 8

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

Jude 1:8-10, “Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries.” Jude now focuses our attention back to the subject of apostates and specifically pin-pointing their sins. Specifically Jude points to three main areas of … Continue reading →

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Esteem — Yourself?

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: This is one of the articles I wrote and posted for my very first website in the mid 90s soon after I got my first computer. I know, I was a slow up and comer! I thought it … Continue reading →

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Dying To Self – Living For Others

Posted on May 23, 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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Are We There Yet?

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; … Continue reading →

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To Tell The Truth – What’s My Line?

Posted on June 27, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

If any of you can remember the ORIGINAL television game shows by these names then I’m not the only one revealing my age! To Tell the Truth ran from the mid-sixties to seventies and What’s My Line? was kind of … Continue reading →

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I John 5:18-21

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 5:18-21, “We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him. We know that we are of God, and … Continue reading →

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Are You Thirsty?

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

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I John 4:17-18

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 4:17-18, “Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. There is no fear in love; but perfect love … Continue reading →

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The Broad vs The Narrow

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads … Continue reading →

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Dark vs Light – Night vs Day

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 1:1-5, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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Wait Joyfully!

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

This was posted on Facebook from the I Love Psalms Webpage. Please visit their webpage at the link at the end of this article. My Dear Daddy, Lately, I have been so distracted and worried, about things that are out … Continue reading →

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