OUTLINE:Safe HarborThe safest, calmest, most protected state of being for a child of God is at port, anchored inside the harbor, away from the stormy seas (aka life). If you want stability in your life, then you need to stay as close as possible, at all times, to God’s Word. “Stay close to the Word, […]
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There’s an account of Jesus praying in Gethsemane described in multiple Gospels in the Bible that has always made me take pause. Here’s Mark’s version: And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And he took with him Peter and James and John, and
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OUTLINE:GLORY!!Grace and forgiveness are imperative to bringing glory to God in our lives! Col 3:12-14Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must
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OUTLINE:Ac 7:60And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.GLORY!!Grace and forgiveness are imperative to bringing glory to God in our lives! Passing on His ForgivenessEven though we deserve final judgment, we believers have been
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OUTLINE:Jn 13:34-35A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”Lk 23:33-34And when they came to the place that is called The
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OUTLINE:Lk 23:33-34And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.Pr 19:11 NKJVThe discretion of a
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There’s a big difference between doing something wrong in God’s eyes when you’re ignorant and doing so when you know better. The apostle Paul is a perfect example of someone who zealously sinned against God and His chosen people, even murdering them in His name! Paul was utterly against Jesus before he was converted on
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OUTLINE: Safe HarborThe safest, calmest, most protected state of being for a child of God is at port, anchored inside the harbor, away from the stormy seas (aka life). If you want stability in your life, then you need to stay as close as possible, at all times, to God’s Word. It’s Summertime – YAY!
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“Well, I had to talk Sally down from the wall again today.” “What’s going on with her these days?” “Well, it’s just been this rollercoaster ride lately with her. Last year she was struggling with self-esteem, this year she doesn’t even know if she likes her husband anymore, and this past week she said she
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OUTLINE:The Correct Way to PreachThe writer used OT scripture (vs. merely a summary opinion) to make his point about Jesus being in a position above all others (e.g., angels and Moses). “The Lover of God’s Law Filled with Peace” – Spurgeon (January 2, 1888)The Word of God can take care of itself, and will do so
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