OUTLINE: WorshipOur affections set the direction of our worship. If our affections are for God, we worship (& serve/praise/celebrate) Him through our Mediator, Jesus Christ. However, if our affections are for self (or any other god/idol, such as our emotions), we worship (etc.) ourselves through our mediator, the flesh. (cp. Php 3:15-21) “whose god is their […]
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In case you haven’t seen the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, the main character is an alien from outer space who gets displaced from his family for a time, bonds with a young boy, and is protected by a small group of kids from those who would do him harm (the “evil” scientists and such). I know,
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OUTLINE: The Deceitfulness of SinWe are largely on the lookout for subtleties, regardless of the topic or angle the Spirit has us focusing on (i.e.- self-deception, gratitude, partiality, idolatry, worship in music, etc.). 1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. What Are We
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OUTLINE: The Deceitfulness of SinWe are largely on the lookout for subtleties, regardless of the topic or angle the Spirit has us focusing on. (i.e.- self-deception, gratitude, partiality, idolatry, worship in music, etc…) Personal Favoritism (ala Jas 2:1)Why is our inclination to adopt world standards and meet its esteemed proponents at levels that they define for
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OUTLINE: Personal Favoritism (ala Jas 2:1)Why is our inclination to adopt world standards and meet its esteemed proponents at levels that they define for us? Why are we plagued with a desire to please those same people, proportional to their social reputation, even though they couldn’t care less about our Lord? Is Our Faith Genuine?According
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A woman says to her young daughter, “My dear, to find happiness in this world, you must find a good man to marry, preferably one that makes decent money, so you’ll never have to worry about things.” If I’ve heard this once, I’ve heard it a hundred times described to me by jaded women, including
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OUTLINE: The World’s Take On ReligionNever, EVER receive wisdom from the world as anything other than what it truly is – human, earthly. Even the most well-intentioned unbeliever has nothing to add to what is available to you in the Word of God, especially on the topic of true faith/religion. Supernatural AbilitiesGod sovereignly decides who
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OUTLINE: The Deceitfulness of SinDon’t get caught up in the natural senses… we’ve been called to a supernatural life and understanding. Don’t become ensnared by one of the oldest traps of all…“carnal reasoning”. Be Like a Wise Birdie – blogWhy would we ever esteem the simple-minded? Furthermore, why would we ever entertain reasoning with someone who speaks of fantasy
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OUTLINE: Be Like a Little Birdie – blogWhy would we ever esteem the simple-minded? Furthermore, why would we ever entertain reasoning with someone who speaks of fantasy and delusion amplified by unfounded self-esteem? These are the same people who crucified Jesus Christ because, not only did man not esteem Him, they resented Him for siding
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Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, John Lennon, Mark Zuckerberg, Katharine Hepburn, Neil deGrasse Tyson: all of these people have denounced our Father in Heaven (Jesus said, “If you knew Me, you would know My Father also” – John 8:19b), and yet they are heralded as among society’s elect. Let that settle in and do not be dismissive. Step back
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