OUTLINE: Pastor’s EncouragementWe need to recognize the pitfalls and the temptations in our lives even before they materialize into real threats to our peace! SynthesizeMt 4:7[Message] Jesus countered with another citation from Deuteronomy: “Don’t you dare test the Lord your God.” – AND –Gal 6:7Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, […]
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OUTLINE: EncouragementAlways think of BOTH sides of your relationships. Ro 1:12b [NLV] We need each other. My Encouragement To YouWe need to recognize the pitfalls and the temptations in our lives even before they materialize into real threats to our peace! Php 3:13-14 [Message]I’m not saying that I have this all together, that I have it made. But I am well
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Have you ever lit a firecracker with a really short wick? I remember being a kid and somehow gaining access to fireworks (usually just the small stuff, either firecrackers or bottle rockets, with an occasional Roman candle). My cousins and I were essentially menaces when we were young. Being equipped with explosives, even small ones,
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OUTLINE: EncouragementDon’t be an island, or think others are OK being that way. (Heb 10:25, Ro 1:12) Ro 1:12 [NLV]Both of us need help. I can help make your faith strong and you can do the same for me. We need each other.Eyes On the PrizeWhen our focus/affections are diverted from Christ, misery seeps in and
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OUTLINE: EncouragementDon’t be an island, or think others are OK being that way. Heb 10:25, Ro 1:12 Ro 1:12 [NLV]Both of us need help. I can help make your faith strong and you can do the same for me. We need each other.Do Not Be DeceivedIt’s a privilege to have the time/energy/opportunity to encourage another human being. (Ref. Jn
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OUTLINE: Ro 1:12 [NLV]Both of us need help. I can help make your faith strong and you can do the same for me. We need each other. Do Not Be DeceivedIt’s a privilege to have the time / energy / opportunity to encourage another human being. (Ref. Jn 15-10-13) Escaping Misery It’s impossible to remain miserable if we focus
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A few years ago I wrote a blog titled, “The American Dream Is a Trap,” which raised a few eyebrows, I’m sure. Nonetheless, I stand by my convictions (said blog is now a part of my book titled, “Diary Of a Journeyman – Volume I,” which is free for download on the North Christian Church website). The gist of
OUTLINE:Living In ChristIf we will abide in the sphere of His love, His peace can overtake us, allowing us to focus on encouraging others as the day draws near. (Col 3:15, 1Th 5:11, Heb 10:25) What’s more important than protecting your peace? Trust in God.(Ps 28, 56; Jer 17:7) Gratitude Protects UsThe minute we lose
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OUTLINE: Living In ChristIf we will abide in the sphere of His love, His peace can overtake us, allowing us to focus on encouraging others as the day draws near. Col 3:15, 1Th 5:11, Heb 10:25 Gratitude Protects UsThe minute we lose thankfulness in our hearts, we fall into the curse of familiarity, and we wrongly
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OUTLINE: Our Debt Has Been PaidBy grace, God ensures we aren’t enslaved to debt. (Ref: Ro 6:23) “seek”from zeteo – means to run through with the eyes any series or succession of men or things, and so to seek out, search through, make diligent search; to seek in order to find (Thayer).Knowing GodWe don’t have the right to
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