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God Is Testing Your Ride
WOW, what a weird title!! Yeah, I know! When I was thinking of this message, this title came to me and I questioned the Lord, more than once. For one, what does it mean? I had to think about it, … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Daniel, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, God's Plans, God's Will, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jesus, Judgement, Lazy Christians, Liberan and Progressive Christians, Lord, More Wisdom, Nations, Peter, Prayer, Psalm, Redeemer, Redemption, Refined As Silver, Refiner's Fire, Relationship, Revelation, Salvation, Scriptures, Seeking God, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Tested By Fire, The Bride of Christ, The Church, True Christianity, Truth, Understanding, Word of God, Zechariah
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2 John, Verse 4-6
2 John 1:4-6, “I rejoiced greatly that I have found some of your children walking in truth, as we received commandment from the Father. And now I plead with you, lady, not as though I wrote a new commandment to … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 2 John, Abide, Abide in Truth, Abiding, Beloved Apostle John, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body of Christ, Bride, Bridegroom, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church of Christ, Elder, Elect Lady, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, John, Lord, Love, Relationship, Salvation, Scriptures, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Spiritually Renewed, Strength, Teaching, The Elder, Truth, Word of God
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Friendship
My dear Sister in Christ, Inspirational Poet and Photographer, Wendy L Macdonald, allowed me to “experiment” with one of her inspirational poems and some of her still photographs and I was able to put a video slideshow together highlighting her … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged Accompaniment, Burdens, Christian Poetry, Comfort, Counsel, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fragrance, Friendship, Good Friends, Grace, Helps With Burdens, Hope, Inspiration, Inspirational Poetry, Passion, Poems, Prose, Relationship, Spirituality, Strength, Truth, Walking Together, Wendy L. Macdonald
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The Lord Is My Rock and My Deliverer!
THE LORD IS MY ROCK AND MY DELIVERER! “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will … Continue reading
Posted in 'Nuff Said!
Tagged A Stronghold, Bible, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christ Our Rock, Christianity, Defense, Deliverance, Encouragement, Establishes My Path, Faithfulness, Fortress, God Our Deliverer, God's Love, Grace, Guides Our Steps, He Hears Our Calls, Heavenly Father, Helping Hand, His Name's Sake, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Horn of Salvation, Inspiration, Jesus, Leads Us Safe, Lord, Love, Name of God, Protection, Psalms, Relationship, Righteous, Righteousness, Rock, Salvation, Saves Us From Drowning, Saves Us From Pit, Scriptures, Shield, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, The Name of Jesus, Trust, Truth, Victory, Wait Patiently, Word of God, Worthy of Praise
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2 John, Verse 1-3
Introduction In this short letter, the Beloved Apostle refers to himself as, the Elder. This could be how he referred himself to the churches he corresponded too or to individuals. This brings up a question, not of authenticity, but of … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Timothy, 2 John, Abide, Abide in Truth, Abiding, Apostasy, Apostle Paul, Beloved Apostle John, Bible, Bible Teaching, Bishop, Body of Christ, Born Again, Bride, Bridegroom, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church of Christ, Communion, Deuteronomy, Elder, Elect Lady, Encouragement, Faithfulness, God's Love, Gospel of John, Grace, Guiding Into All Truth, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Bears Witness, Hope, Inspiration, Jerusalem, John, Lord, Love, Mediator, Mercy, Minister, Overlord, Overseer, Peace, Regeneration, Relationship, Repentance, Romans, Salvation, Scriptures, Serve, Service, Spiritual Intimacy, Spirituality, Spiritually Renewed, Strength, Teaching, The Elder, Truth, Word of God
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The Prophets Spoke God’s Words
Let me clarify that title a little bit more, “The TRUE prophets spoke/speak God’s Words, not their own!” “And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged 1 Thessalonians, 2 Peter, Amos, Anxiety, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christ's Return, Christianity, Constitution, Correction, COVID-19, Doubts, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, False Prophets, Fear, Foreteller, Gift of the Holy Spirit, God Almighty, God's Love, Governors, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Inspired Speaker, Judgement, Leaders, Left Progressives, Liberal Left, Liberals, Lord, Love, Luke, Mainstream Media, Major Prophets, Matthew, Minor Prophets, New Testament, Old Testament, Politicians, Prediction, President, Progressives, Prophecies, Prophecy, Prophets, Punishment, Relationship, Righteous, Scriptures, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, True Prophets, Truth, Unfailing Love, Unmerited Favor, Unrighteous, Virus, Word of God
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Storming The Battlements – Charles Spurgeon
Charles Haddon Spurgeon (19 June 1834 – 31 January 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
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
Tagged Battlements Not of the Lord, Bible, Bible Teaching, Book of Jeremiah, C.H. Spurgeon, Charles Spurgeon, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Church, Classic Sermons, Denominations, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God, Grace, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Jesus, Lord, Man's Wisdom, Man-made Security, Ministers, Ministry, New Park Street Chapel, Preachers, Relationship, Scriptures, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Trusting in Caution, Trusting in Education, Trusting In Governments, Trusting in Wealth, Truth, Word of God
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Obadiah
Obadiah, writer of the shortest “book” of the Old Testament. Not much is known of this contemporary of Elijah, Micaiah or Jehu, but what he had to warn the Edomites, the descendants of Esau, Jacob’s brother can apply today. When … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Book of Obadiah, Choices, Churches, Edom, Encouragement, Esau, Faithfulness, God, Government, Hear The Word of God, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Israel, Jacob, Judgement, Lord, Love, Modern Prophecy, Obadiah, Old Testament, Prophecy, Relationship, Repent, Repentance, Scriptures, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Warning, Word of God
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Prayer For Repentance
Based on Hosea 14: “O Lord we Your people, return to You our God, For we have stumbled because of our iniquity and sinfulness; We will return to You, O LORD and say to You, “Take away all iniquity; Receive … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer and Praise
Tagged Abide in Christ, Backsliding, Bible, Choices, Christ Abides in You, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Fallen, Forgiveness, God's Love, God's Presence, Government, Grace, Heavenly Father, Hope, Hosea, Inspiration, Mercy, Nation, Prayer, Promises, Redemption, Relationship, Renewal, Repentance, Righteous, Salvation, Search our Hearts, Spirituality, Strength, Stumbled, Sweet Smelling Aroma, The Lord's Promises, Truth, Unrighteous
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I John 5:18-21
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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 John, Abide In The Vine, Apostle Paul, Beloved Apostle, Bible, Bible Teaching, Broad Path, Christ Jesus, Christian Faith, Christianity, Co-Heirs, Encouragement, Epistle, Faith, Faithfulness, False Gods, False Prophets, False Teaching, Father's Character, Father's Nature, For The Love of God, God, God is Spirit, God's Love, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Heirs of God, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Idols, Incarnation, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jesus, John, Joint Heirs, Keep Yourself From Idols, Letter, Liberty, Liberty of Power, Lord, Lost, Love, Matthew, Narrow Path, Not in Bondage, Not Slaves, Philippians, Psalms, Reiterates, Relationship, Romans, Saved, Savior, Scriptures, Spirit Bears Witness, Spirituality, Strength, Summary, Teaching, Truth, Upholds Us With His Right Hand, Vine and Branches, Word of God
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The Mountain I’m Climbing
The mountain I’m climbing is so steep, I have so far to go. Each step I take is a struggle for me, I go so very slow. I keep looking back wondering if, This is too hard for me, Maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged "Praising God Through Poetry", Can't See the Peak, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian Poems, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Climbing, Don't Stop, Doubts, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, God is My Strength, God Keeps Me Going, God's Love, Grace, He Fills My Heart With Joy, He Is Why I Believe, He Will Carry Me, Heavenly Father, His Help is Always There, His Love is Pouring Over Me, Hope, Hope in God, Inspiration, Inspirational Poems, Inspirational Poetry, Jesus With Me, Keep Going, Lord, Love, Mountains, Nancy Burr, Not Climbing Alone, Overwhelmed, Questions, Relationship, Sad, Spirituality, Steep Hills, Strength, Struggles, Surrender To God, Teaching, There's a Reason I Climb, Truth, Want to Give Up, Weary Steps
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Don’t Be a Dim Lighthouse – J.C. Ryle
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
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
Tagged Beautiful Christianity, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christianity, Consecration, Dark World, Encouragement, Faithfulness, Heavenly Father, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, J.C. Ryle, Let the World See Your Light, Let Your Light Shine, Lighthouse, Lord, Love, Reflect God's Light, Sanctification, Spiritual-Mindedness, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth
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Daniel’s Prayer – Let Us Pray
After seeking the Lord to reveal a dream and its meaning that King Nebuchadnezzar had, Daniel prayed this prayer in praise and thanks to the Lord of Lords. It is fitting even today, for the Lord has promised to always … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer and Praise
Tagged Amos, Bible, Bible Teaching, Daniel, Daniel's Prayer, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Genesis, God, God's Children, God's Love, God's Servants, Gospel of John, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible New Living Translation (NLT), Hope, Inspiration, King Nebuchadnezzar, Lord, Lord of Lords, NLT - New Living Translation, Prayer, Prayer for Knowledge, Prayer for Wisdom, Psalms, Relationship, Revealed, Scriptures, Secrets, Spiritual Intimacy, Strength, Teaching, Truth, Visions, Word of God
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Liberty or Freedom?
2 Corinthians 3:17, “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, “Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Apostle Paul, Apostle Peter, Authoritarian, Being Free, Bible, Bible Teaching, Chained, Choices, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Churches, Communion, Constitution, Disciple, Discipleship, Don't Be Anxious, Don't Fear, Don't Lose Heart, Easter Sunday, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Free, Freedom, Galatians, God, God's Love, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Hope, Imprisoned, In Bondage, Inspiration, Jesus, Liberal Leaders, Liberty, Liberty or Freedom?, Lord, Natural is Temporary, Not Seen is Eternal, Prayer, Prison, Relationship, Scriptures, Shackled, Spirit of the Lord, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, Truth, United States, Will of God, Word of God
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Wisdom Shouts In The Streets!
A preacher or teacher should never start out a lesson by saying they’re sorry. But I’m breaking that rule. I KNOW that some are tired of seeing how the Scriptures from the past have such an influence on what is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christianity, Conviction, Coronavirus, Destroy America, Doubt, Encouragement, Exaggerations, Ezekiel, Faith, Faithfulness, Falsehood, Fear, Flu Virus, God's Judgement, God's Love, God's Unchanging Character, Guilt, Heavenly Father, Hidden Agendas, Holy Bible, Holy Bible New Living Translation (NLT), Holy Spirit, Hope, Ineffectual Church, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Judgement, Liberals, Living Word, Lord, Love, Man's Own Shame, NASB - New American Standard Bible, Nation, Nations, New American Standard Bible, New King James Version, NKJV - New King James Version, NLT - New Living Translation, Not the Letter Only, Old Testament, Panic, Prayer For Revival, Preacher, Progressives, Prophets, Proverbs, Psalms, Reality, Relationship, Revival, Scriptures, Servant, Servant of God's Word, Shame, Spirit of the Word, Spirituality, Strength, Teacher, Teaching, Truth, United States of America, Weakened Church, Wisdom, Wisdom Shouts, Word of God, Written Word
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Power of The Word of God
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the … Continue reading
Posted in 'Nuff Said!
Tagged 'Nuff Said!, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Choices, Christianity, Discernment, Disobedience, Encouragement, Enemy, Ephesians, Faith, Faithfulness, God, God's Love, Grace, Hammer, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Helmet of Salvation, Holy Bible, Inspiration, Jeremiah, Lord, Nicolaitans, Not Carnal, Obedience, Punishment, Relationship, Repentance, Revelation, Scriptures, Sexual immorality, Spirituality, Strength, Strongholds, Sword, Teaching, Truth, Two-Edged Sword, Warfare, Word of God
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Psalm 106 Excerpts – A Study
I’ve stated it several times in my teaching that many things that have happened in the past in the Bible, we can find a correlation in this modern day we live, mainly because man’s nature, fallen human nature does NOT … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion, Acts, All Have Sinned, America, Apostle Paul, Baal, Bereans, Bible, Bible Teaching, Chosen People, Christianity, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Cross of Christ, Egypt, Encouragement, Faith, Faithfulness, Foreigners, Galatians, Gambling, God's Adopted Children, God's Character, God's Nature, God's Perfect Will, Grafted Into Abraham, Hate Crime, Heavenly Kingdom, Holiness, Holy Spirit, Homosexuality, Immigrants, Inspiration, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Justice, Kingdom, Living Word, Longsuffering, Lord, Love, Luke, Nation, New Covenant, Old Covenant, Patience, Pilgrims, President Trump, Prostitution, Psalmist, Psalms, Relationship, Righteousness, Romans, Scriptures, Silas, Spirituality, Strength, Teaching, The Nation's Leaders, True Followers of Christ, Truth, Unconditional Love, Unfailing Love, United States, Vice President Pence, Word of God, Written Word, Yoke of Christ
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The Lighthouse In The Storm . . .
When days were calm and times were bright; We smiled with joy at the sight; For we could see that things were fair; The summer breeze and fragrant air. The family ties were held on tight And love was there … Continue reading
Posted in Poetic Praise
Tagged Alcohol, Born Again, Brought to Our Knees, Calmness, Choices, Christ Is Divine, Christ Jesus, Christian Poetry, Christianity, Death, Drugs, Encouragement, Faith, Freed From Sin, God Leads, God Loved the World, God Makes a Way, Good Times, Gospel of John, Grace, Hope, Inspiration, Inspirational Poetry, Jesus is The Way, Life Changes, Lighthouse, Look to the Light, Lord, Love, Mike Armijo, No Cares, Pain, Poems, Poetry, Prose, Relationship, Rescue, Sailors, Salvation, Sanity, Savior, Sins, Smiles Fade, Sorrow, Spirituality, Storms Fade, Storms of Life, Strength, Teaching, Tears, The Lighthouse In The Storm, The Only Way, Things are Right, Things Change, Truth
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