Tag Archives: Quotes

Patience – A.W. Tozer

Posted on May 8, 2021 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 →

Publicity – Changes People

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

*Pastor’s Note: I was looking for something a bit thought-provoking and as I was browsing through one of my favorite source books that I have used often, I read this following illustration. Now understand that this article and the book … Continue reading →

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Gospel – Communicate Clearly

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Judges 7:13-14, “When Gideon came, behold, a man was relating a dream to his friend. And he said, “Behold, I had a dream; a loaf of barley bread was tumbling into the camp of Midian, and it came to the … Continue reading →

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Perseverance – God Demands

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Nehemiah 9:7-8, “You are the LORD God, Who chose Abram And brought him out from Ur of the Chaldees, And gave him the name Abraham. You found his heart faithful before You, And made a covenant with him To give … Continue reading →

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Rejoice In Sufferings – Oswald Chambers

Posted on February 29, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Oswald Chambers (July 24, 1874 – November 15, 1917) was an early-twentieth-century Scottish Baptist and Holiness Movement evangelist and teacher, best known for the devotional “My Utmost for His Highest.” Even as a teenager, Chambers was noted for his deep … Continue reading →

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Even More Leonard Ravenhill Quotes

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Leonard Ravenhill (June 18, 1907 – November 27, 1994) was an English Christian evangelist and author who focused on the subjects of prayer and revival. He is best known for challenging western evangelicalism (through his books and sermons) to compare … Continue reading →

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Virtue – Exercise It

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Haggai 1:2-4, “Thus says the LORD of hosts, ‘This people says, “The time has not come, even the time for the house of the LORD to be rebuilt.”‘” Then the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying, … Continue reading →

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God – Love, Enjoy

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 3:22, Then the LORD God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, knowing good and evil; and now, he might stretch out his hand, and take also from the tree of life, and eat, and live … 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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Knowledge – Insufficiency

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 29:29, “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law.” Matthew 16:16, 22-23, “Simon Peter answered, “You … Continue reading →

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Heaven – Resplendent Grandeur

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Genesis 2:1, “Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts.” Ephesians 2:7, “so that in the ages to come He might show the surpassing riches of His grace in kindness toward us in Christ Jesus.” All … Continue reading →

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Adversity – Beneficial

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Proverbs 3:11-12, “My son, do not reject the discipline of the LORD Or loathe His reproof, For whom the LORD loves He reproves, Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.” 2 Corinthians 12:9, “And He has … Continue reading →

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More Ravenhill Quotes – Leonard Ravenhill

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

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Ravenhill Quotes – Leonard Ravenhill

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged Author, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Communication, Encouragement, Evangelist, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Leonard Ravenhill, Life Story, Lord, Love, Ministry, Prayer Warrior, Quotes, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 2 Comments

Empty Words – A.W. Tozer

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged A.W. Tozer, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christianity, Church, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, Lord, Preacher, Quotes, Reality, Religion, Religion vs Christianity, Sermon, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Transparency, Truth, Unreality, Writer | 1 Comment

Marriage – Partners Reflecting

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

More Alike Ezekiel 16:6-8; 2 Corinthians 11:2 Long-married couples often seem to develop into mirror images, having similar movements, habits, and thoughts. This is not an illusion, an ongoing study at the University of Washington reports. The longer people stay … Continue reading →

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Evangelism – Incumbent on Christians

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Roland Ledoux

While They Cry for Help Esther 8:17; Luke 19:3-4 On September 24, 1983, three sports fishermen motored to an island off the west coast of Florida. Sudden squalls whipped five-foot waves into their boat, drowning the engine. Helpless before the … Continue reading →

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Questions – Raised by Adversity

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Roland Ledoux

Questions Psalm13:1-2; John 1:14 A confirmed bachelor, C. S. Lewis married late in life only to find love doomed when his wife was stricken with cancer. He plummeted into despair following her death, raging against God about whom he had … Continue reading →

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