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Abiding In Christ
John 15:4-8, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He … Continue reading
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Jude Verses 5-7
Jude 1:5-7, “But I want to remind you, though you once knew this, that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe. And the angels who did not keep … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians, Admah, Admonition, Angels, Apostasy, Apostates, Apostle Paul, Bible, Choice, Controversy, Dark, Destroyed, Destruction, Devisive, Egypt, Eternal Fire, Eternity, Everlasting Chains, Examples, Fallen Angels, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gomorrah, Harsh and Unloving, Hateful, Heaven Father, Heavenly Abode, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Homosexuality, Jesus Christ, Job, Jude, King of Kings, Leaders, Light, NASB - New American Standard Bible, New American Standard Bible, New King James Version, NKJV - New King James Version, Numbers, Popular, Popularity, Preachers, Reject, Rejection, Romans, Saints, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Sexual immorality, Sodom, Strange Flesh, Truth, Vengence, Warning, Word of God, Word of Truth, Zeboiim
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Saints, Be Encouraged!
Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.” It is so easy to be discouraged and even perplexed when … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter, Assurance, Bible, Bible Teaching, Blessed, Blessing, Broad Path, Brothers and Sisters, Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Comfort, Compassion, Destruction, Easy Way, Encouragement, God, God Abhors Sin, God Almighty, God's Children, God's Plan, God's Will, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Jesus, John, King of Kings, Longsuffering, Lord, Luke, Peace, Perish, Proverbs, Saints, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Sin, Sovereign, Sovereignty, Still in Control, Throne, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Jude Verses 3-4
Jude 1:3-4, “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 Peter, 2 Timothy, Apostasy, Apostates, Apostle Paul, Apostle Peter, Bible, Character of God, Christ, Christ Jesus, Christian Church, Christianity, Corruption, Damnation, Depravity, Destiny, Doctrine, Expository Teaching, Falling Away, Foreordained, Free Will, Freedom of Choice, Gnosticism, Gnostics, God Almighty, Grace, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Jude, Liberal, Liberality, Mercy, Nature of God, Omniscience, Predestination, Punishment, Rebellion, Repentance, Ressurrection, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, The Flesh, Transformation, Ungodly Men, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Prayer From Psalm 51
This is adapted from Psalm 51, a Psalm of David: Dear Father in Heaven, purge me with cleansing hyssop and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow in Your eyes. Cause me dear Lord … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer and Praise
Tagged Adaptation, Bible, Broken Spirit, Clean Heart, Cleanse, Contrite Heart, God, God Almighty, Grace, Guilt, Heaven, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Iniquity, Joy, King David, Lord, Lovingkindness, Mercy, Praise, Prayer, Prayer and Praise, Proclaim, Psalm of David, Psalms, Rejoice, Repentance, Restoration, Restore, Right Spirit, Scripture, Scriptures, Sin, Steadfast Spirit, Teach, Teaching, Transgressions, Unfailing Love, White As Snow, Word of God
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Jude Introduction & Verses 1-2
Traditionally, Jude was/is recognized as the Brother of James who wrote the Epistle by the same name and the half-brother of Jesus, Himself. By his own admission, Jude was doubtful of Jesus’ deity until after the resurrection and he clung … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter, Actions, Agape, Apostasy, Bible, Bible Teaching, Bondservant, Called, Christian Ethics, Circumstances, Contending For the Faith, Encouragement, Expository Teaching, Falling Away, False Teachers, False Teaching, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts, God Almighty, God's Love, God's Word, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, James, Jude, Line Upon Line, Lord, Lord Jesus Christ, Love, Love in Action, Mercy, Multiplied, Peace, Preserved, Redemption, Rejecting God, Repentance, Salvation, Sanctification, Sanctified, Scripture, Scriptures, Teaching, Verse By Verse, Vigilance, Word of God, Word of Truth
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The Last Days, 2 Timothy 3:1-9
I came across this list of Characteristics of Non-Christians in the last days and wanted to present as some food for thought. We all see what is happening in front of our eyes and going on all around us throughout … Continue reading
Posted in Prophetic Words
Tagged 2 Peter, 2 Timothy, Arrogant, Bible, Bible Prophecy, Blasphemers, Boasters, Brutal, Character Traits, Corrupt Minds, Covetous, Despisers of Good, Disobedient, Doubt, Encouragement, Faith, False Accusers, Fierce, Folly, Food For Thought, God Almighty, Gullible Women, Haughty, Headstrong, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Joel Meredith, John, Lack of Self-Control, Last Days, Let Light Shine, Lord Jesus, Lovers of Pleasures, Lovers of Selves, Lusts, Meredith's Book of Bible Lists, Non-Christians, Prophecy, Proud, Reprobate, Resisting the Truth, Scripture, Scriptures, Sinful Desires, Stubborn, The Last Days, Traitors, Unforgiving, Unholy, Unloving, Unthankful, Word of God, World, World System
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Get Above The Clouds – Dwight L. Moody
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
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
Tagged Above the Clouds, Bible, Christ All In All, Christian Quotes, Classic Preaching, Classic Sermons, Dwight L. Moody, Encouragement, God, God Almighty, God's People, Holy Bible, Hope, Inspiration, Living Above the World, Lord and Master, Love, Mountaintop, Peace, Preaching, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Sermon Excerpt, Spirituality, Storm Clouds, Storms, Sun of Righteousness, Teaching, True Story, Word of God
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Hell, a Choice
I’ll say it up front, I take no pleasure in this subject. I very rarely teach on Hell and yet as a preacher called and equipped by the Holy Spirit, I can’t teach on the Love of God and the … Continue reading
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Tagged 2 Peter, Aloneness, Angels, Bible, Book of Life, Choices, Christ Jesus, Communion, Communion with God, Darkness, Encouragement, Eternal, Eternity, Evil, Fire and Brimstone, Fruit of the Spirit, Gehenna, Genesis, Gnashing Teeth, God, God Amighty, God Breathed, God Our Heavenly Father, God's Desire, Hell, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Individuals, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Joshua, Joy, Judgement, Judgment, Lake of Fire, Light, Lord Jesus Christ, Love, Matthew, Peace, Prayer, Rejection, Rejection of God, Repentance, Revelation, Revival, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Son of Man, Torment, Truth, Wailing, Wickedness, Word of God
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Be Patient, God Is Not Slack
2 Peter 3:9-10, “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 2 Peter, Amos, Bible, Christ, Discernment, Duty, Faith, Father God, Genesis, God Almighty, God Bless, God's Truth, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, James, Jesus Christ, Lord, Making Disciples, Matthew, Mission, Noah, Noah's Ark, Obedience, Pastor's Desk, Patience, Pleasing God, Prophecy, Prophets, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Gifts, Thief in the Night, Wisdom, Word of God
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Only Two Denominations – Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (June 19, 1834 – January 31, 1892) was an English Particular Baptist preacher. Spurgeon remains highly influential among Christians of various denominations, among whom he is known as the “Prince of Preachers.” He was a strong figure … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Charles Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Christian Quotes, Christianity, Classic Sermons, Encouragement, Exodus, Faithfulness, Famous Quotes, God, Grace, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Inspirational Quotes, Lord, Metropolitan Tabernacle Pulpit, Scripture, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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Even More Leonard Ravenhill Quotes
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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Tagged Author, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christian, Christianity, Church, Circus Causes Stir Also, Communication, Concerning Movements, Encouragement, Evangelist, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Legalism, Leonard Ravenhill, Life Story, Lord, Love, Ministry, Obedience, Opinions vs Lifestyle, Prayer Warrior, Pulling Down Strongholds, Quotes, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Seminaries, Serving God, Spiritual, Spirituality, Teaching, Television, Testimonies, Truth, TV, Word of God
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Fruits vs Nuts
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law. And those who are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. If we live in … Continue reading
Posted in 'Nuff Said!
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, God is Love, God Loves Everyone, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Religion, Religious Nuts, Scripture, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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Let Satan Roar!
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Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Defeating Satan, Encouragement, Exodus, Faithfulness, God, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Lion of Judah, Lord, Satan, Scripture, Spirituality, Stand Still in the Lord, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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No Other Gods!
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Tagged 'Nuff Said!, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christianity, Encouragement, Exodus, Faithfulness, God, Holy Scripture, Lord, Lots of Religions, One God, Religion, Scripture, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God
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Beauty Beyond Imagine – Part II
“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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Tagged 1 Corinthians, Adam and Eve, Agape Love, Apostle Paul, Beauty Beyond Imagine, Bible Teaching, Choices, Creation, Creator, Disobedience, Faithfulness, Father God, Garden of Eden, Genesis, God Almighty, God's Love, Good News, Gospel, Gospel of John, Heavenly Father, Imagination, Inspiration, Intimacy With God, Jesus is the Light, John, Lord, Meditation, One With Christ, One With God, Our Father, Philippians, Prosperity Teaching, Relationship, Religious Fad, Revelations, Romans, Sanctuary, Scripture, Scriptures, Shrouded View, Sin, Speculation, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Think On Things Pure, Thinking Outside of Box, Treasures, Truth, Veil, Word of God
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I John 3:23-24
1 John 3:23-24, “And this is His commandment: that we should believe on the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, as He gave us commandment. Now he who keeps His commandments abides in Him, and He … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 John, Abide, Abiding, Abiding in Christ, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ in You, Christ Jesus, Christ-Follower, Christianity, Confirmation of Scriptures, Disciples of Christ, Encouragement, Ephesians, Expository Teaching, Faith, Faithfulness, False Teaching, Fulfillment, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Inspired, Inspiration, Inspired Writing, Intimacy With God, Jesus, John, Law and the Prophets, Lord, Love, Matthew, Relationship, Relevance, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Two Greatest Commandments, Word of God
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