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Thanksgiving Blessing 11/24/2022
HAVE A BLESSED AND JOYOUS TIME OF THANKSGIVING! There is one thing I have learned from trying to serve the Lord all these years; it doesn’t matter the situation or circumstances we find ourselves in, since our Heavenly Father is … Continue reading
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Thanksgiving 2022 – 1
Pastor’s Note: I found a message from the great preacher and evangelist, Charles H. Spurgeon and thought it appropriate to share an excerpt from it for this Thanksgiving time in which many Americans celebrate with gratitude to the Lord for … Continue reading
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past, Holiday Inspiration
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Bible Verses, C.H. Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Foretold, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Gratitude, Heavenly Father, Holiday Inspiration, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joy, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Prophecy, Psalms, Rejoicing, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Thanksgiving, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Direction of Aspiration
Thursday November 24, 2022 Psalm 123:2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, . . . So our eyes look to the Lord our God. This verse is a description of entire reliance upon … Continue reading
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Learning Contentment – 3
Scripture Text – Philippians 4:10-23 Contentment is neither complacency, nor is it a false peace based on ignorance. The complacent believer is unconcerned about others, whether personally or situationally, while the contented Christian wants to share his blessings compassionately. Contentment … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
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Romans 13:11
Wednesday November 23, 2022 Romans 13:11 Now it is high time to awake out of sleep. One of the greatest enemies to faith is indolence. It is much easier to lie and suffer than to rise and overcome; much easier … Continue reading
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Learning Contentment – 2
Scripture Text – Philippians 4:10-23 Contentment is neither complacency, nor is it a false peace based on ignorance. The complacent believer is unconcerned about others, whether personally or situationally, while the contented Christian wants to share his blessings compassionately. Contentment … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged Amplified Bible (AMP), Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Philippians, Precept Upon Precept, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, The Living Bible (Paraphrased), Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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The Loved Ones Chastened
Tuesday November 22, 2022 Revelation 3:19 “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.” See how the righteous are cast down. How often is virtue dressed in the rags of poverty! How frequently is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, C.H. Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Learning Contentment – 1
Scripture Text – Philippians 4:10-23 I’ve heard this statement before about someone on a former church board where I was an Worship Pastor; “The trouble with him is that he’s a thermometer and not a thermostat!” The one who said … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Expository Teaching, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Philippians, Precept Upon Precept, Psalms, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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No Wonder, No Holy Fear
Monday November 21, 2022 Leviticus 9:24 And fire came out from before the LORD and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar. When all the people saw it, they shouted and fell on their faces. We of … Continue reading
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Tagged A.W. Tozer, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, Devotions, Encouragement, Exhortations, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leviticus, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Truth, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Constructing God’s New Temple
Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, having been built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone, … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged 1 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exhortation, From the Pastor, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Philippians, Relationship, Religion, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Questions On Bible Prophecy – 11
*Pastor’s Note: We will continue, in no particular order questions posed from the excellent book by Mark Hitchcock entitled, The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy. My hope and prayer is that it will give some insight into much of the … Continue reading
Posted in Prophetic Words
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Encouragement, End Times, Eschatology, Future Events, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judgment, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Last Days, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Mark Hitchcock, Prophecy, Prophet, Prophetic Words, Religion, Repentance, Revelation, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, The Complete Book of Bible Prophecy, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Resisting Temptation
SO LONG as we live in this world we cannot escape suffering and temptation. Whence it is written in Job: “The life of man upon earth is a warfare.” Everyone, therefore, must guard against temptation and must watch in prayer … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Devotionals
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Life, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Classic Devotionals, Classics, Comfort, Devotionals, Encouragement, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Past Devotionals, Religion, Resisting, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Temptation, The Imitation of Christ, Theology, Thomas à Kempis, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Gideon, An Unlikely Hero – 4
Charles Henry Mackintosh (October 1820 – November 2, 1896) was a nineteenth-century Christian preacher, dispensationalist, writer of Bible commentaries, magazine editor and member of the Plymouth Brethren. In 1843, Mackintosh wrote his first tract entitled Peace with God. When he … Continue reading
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
Tagged Belief, Believe, Bible, Bible Teaching, Blood, C.H. Mackintosh, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Sermons, Christianity, Church, Classic Preaching, Classic Sermons, Comfort, Encouragement, Evangelist, Faith, Gideon, God, God Almighty, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judges, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Reformed, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Sermons, Spirituality, Surrender, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Heavy Backpacks
For Sunday November 20, 2022 Psalm 68:19 (NIV) Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Pediatricians are concerned that many children are carrying too much weight in their school backpacks. Lugging too heavy … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Devotional
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Quotes, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Comfort, Daily Thoughts, David Jeremiah, Encouragement, Exhortations, Exodus, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Motivational, Practical Living, Psalms, Quotes, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Turning Points with God: 365 Daily Devotions, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Beauty In Worship
ALL of the design elements for the sanctuary and its contents (Exodus 25) suggest God’s great love of beauty, of design, of loveliness. We have sometimes imagined that God enjoys plainness. This is hardly the case. God’s love for beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
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