Tag Archives: Scripture

I John 3:17-19

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 John 3:17-19, “But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word … Continue reading →

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An Obituary

Posted on October 2, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

After a very long life and rewarding career, we are saddened to inform you that C.S. has passed away from complications. He had been fighting, health-wise for some time. Just when it would seem that there was no hope, he … Continue reading →

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Victor or Victim?

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

1 Peter 1:6-9, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it … 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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We Need Men!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Romans 1:16-21, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. For in it the righteousness of … Continue reading →

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The Truth Can Set You Free

Posted on September 22, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

The Atheist was fond of comparing Christianity with Mythology. He fancied that, one day, historians would look upon this “mythology” in much the same way today’s historians now view ancient Greek and Roman myths. Never mind that the Judeo-Christian truths … Continue reading →

Posted in Anecdotal Stories | Tagged Acts, Atheism, Atheist, Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Creation, Creator, Encouragement, Ephesians, Food For Thought, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Jesus, Lord, Questions, Redeemed, Religion, Scripture, Scriptures, Set Free, Teaching, Truth, Wonder, Word of God | 1 Comment

More Ravenhill Quotes – Leonard Ravenhill

Posted on September 22, 2019 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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The Rapture

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

~ The Rapture . . . If Jesus came back tomorrow to take us from this Earth; Would I stand before Him, wondering where my friends are from work. And where’s that guy I spoke to every morning at the … Continue reading →

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Open Your Eyes

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

My wife’s sister who still lives in Yakima, Washington, the hometown Sue and I were born and raised in posted the following picture just the other day, taken by a mutual Facebook friend. It reminded me of the story of … 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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Spirit Filled Living

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Posted in 'Nuff Said! | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Galatians, God, God's Love, Grace, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | 2 Comments

Spiritual Life – Real, If Different

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Deuteronomy 3:23-24, “I also pleaded with the LORD at that time, saying, ‘O Lord GOD, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your strong hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can … Continue reading →

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God’s Armor

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Ephesians 6: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Samuel, 2 Chronicles, Armor of God, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Deuteronomy, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, Force Shield, Glory to God, God, God's Armor, God's Love, Guards, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Lord, Oxford Dictionary, Rod Serling, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Shield, Soldiers, Strength, Submitted For Your Approval, Teaching, Truth, Twilight Zone, Watchman, Word of God | Leave a comment

The Character of a True Christian – Part II, J.C. Ryle

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Keeping with the theme I am presenting from the excerpt of my book, “Walking In Peace and Security” I am continuing this wonderful sermon from a Preacher who was always true to his teaching. I am presenting it in two … Continue reading →

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The Character of a True Christian – Part I, J.C. Ryle

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Keeping with the theme I am presenting from the excerpt of my book, “Walking In Peace and Security” I am including this wonderful sermon from a Preacher who was always true to his teaching. I am presenting it in two … Continue reading →

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Character, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Classic Sermons, Dependence, Doubt, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fear, God, God's Love, Great Shepherd, Heavenly Father, Inspiration, J.C. Ryle, John, Lord, Love, Preacher, Reliance, Scripture, Scriptures, Sheep, Shepherd, Strength, Teaching, True Christian, Truth, Word of God | 2 Comments

Vessels or Vassals?

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

I posted this on another site three-and-a-half years ago and thought that I had also published it on this site. Evidently I didn’t and I wanted to repost it because of what is going on in many of our churches … 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 →

Posted in Great Sermons From The Past | Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Born Again, Choices, Christ All In All, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Colossians, Deliverer, Dwight L. Moody, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Lamb of God, Limiting God, Lord, Love, Luke, Ministry, Mount Calvary, Redemption, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Shepherd, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | Leave a comment

The Trouble With Secular Diversity – Part II

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Continued from The Trouble With Secular Diversity – Part I: Where diversity becomes important in unity and the ONLY time it is used by the Lord to unify, is by what the Apostle Paul taught so abundantly: “There are diversities … Continue reading →

Posted in Pastor's Desk | Tagged 1 Corinthians, Awareness, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Diversity, Diversity of Gifts, Diversity of Ministries, Divided, Divided Kingdom, Division, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Lord, Love, Ministry, Romans, Scripture, Scriptures, Secular Diversity, Spiritual Diversity, Spirituality, Teaching, Truth, Unity, Vigilance, Word of God | Leave a comment

Prayers For Strength

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

Just a few prayers prayed for strength: Psalm 86, Jeremiah 16:19-21, Ephesians 3:14-21, Colossians 1:9-14.

Posted in Prayer and Praise | Tagged Bible, Choices, Colossians, Communication, Communion, Encouragement, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Lord, Love, Power in Prayer, Prayer, Prayers, Prayers For Strength, Psalms, Scripture, Scriptures, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Strength, Strength of a Lion, Teaching, Truth, Word of God | Leave a comment

The Trouble With Secular Diversity – Part I

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Roland Ledoux

January 8th, 2016 I posted an article in my blog under the Food For Thought Category, called “Diversities” and at the time it was more of something that had just struck me while watching a nature program and I thought … Continue reading →

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