OUTLINE: Php 3:14-16I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained. [STAY […]
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OUTLINE: Mt 7:6“Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.”God doesn’t cater to entitled brats. “having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know”It is difficult to get our arms around this. By the grace of
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The Bible speaks a lot about three particular forms of evil. I’m going to call them the three pillars of Satan’s unholy economy. I know that’s a mouthful, but my hope is that it makes complete sense once you’ve finished reading this blog. Little children, keep yourselves from idols. — 1 John 5:21 Keep your
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OUTLINE: What good are all the riches in Heaven if you don’t know how to spend them?Jas 4:6 [ESV]But he gives more [greater] grace. Therefore it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” DeceitGal 5:9“A little leaven leavens the whole lump.” Counterfeits are most effective when they look the most authentic. Satan uses
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OUTLINE: What would we ever do without God’s promises?What good are all the riches in Heaven if you don’t know how to spend them?Php 3:8 [Amplified Classic]Yes, furthermore, I count everything as loss compared to the possession of the priceless privilege (the overwhelming preciousness, the surpassing worth, and supreme advantage) of knowing Christ Jesus my
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When I was enlisted in the U. S. Air Force, I had the privilege of traveling to Kathmandu, Nepal. It was a fascinating place to visit for a young man in his late teens. Two things stand out in my mind from the trip. First, was the size of the bats. I remember eating pizza
OUTLINE: What would we ever do without God’s promises?Read your Bible! The Impossibility of Christ Abandoning His SheepJesus Christ is our “Great Shepherd” (Heb 13:20), which means that He is perfect in all He does, including guarding His sheep, never, ever deserting them. Be encouraged! (Heb 13:5-6; cp Gen 28:15; Deu 31:6-8; Josh 1:5; 1Chr
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OUTLINE: Read your Bible! The Impossibility of Christ Abandoning His SheepJesus Christ is our “Great Shepherd” (Heb 13:20), which means that He is perfect in all He does, including guarding His sheep, never, ever deserting them. Be encouraged! (Heb 13:5-6; cp Gen 28:15; Deu 31:6-8; Josh 1:5; 1Chr 28:20; Lam 3) He Will Not Fail
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According to NFL.com, the website for the National Football League (NFL), in 1970 football overtook baseball as America’s favorite spectator sport. As a spectator myself, I can understand why. To give this phenomenon some context, data journalist Noah Veltman stated, “Nowadays, if you’re 6 foot 3 inches and 280 pounds, you’re too big for most skill
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OUTLINE: Pr 3:26For the LORD will be your confidenceAnd will keep your foot from being caught.Revolutionary ThinkingWe are to examine ourselves, compile all of our street credibility into one big heap of creature-credit, and light a match to it! This is precisely what Paul did (Php 3:7-9). He was blessed for it. “but that which
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