I recently read John Steinbeck’s East of Eden. One of the characters, a farmer, was described as being quite content because he was, by contemporary social standards, uneducated. Because of this, he wasn’t distracted, drawn, or enticed by the lure of ‘better things’ outside of his ‘small’ circle of existence (I write with human perspective here). […]
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OUTLINE: The Value of JesusJesus, His person, is the “treasure”! When a person values Him above all else, their heart is with Him always. (ref: Eph 3:14-19; Php 3:7-15) 1Ti 6:10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith
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OUTLINE: Synthesize2Co 9:15 [NLT] Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words!– AND –Lk 12:34 [NLT] Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be. The Value of JesusJesus, His person, is the “treasure”! When a person values Him above all else, their heart is with Him always. (ref: Eph 3:14-19; Php 3:7-15) J. C.
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Raise your hand if you’ve attained sinless perfection. Ok, that’s a dumb request. I mean, who’s arrogant enough to believe this about themselves, right? How about just close to perfection, or really good? Am I getting warmer? How about just good? Or how about everyone’s favorite – are you at least ‘better’ than someone else
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OUTLINE: The Value of JesusJesus, His person, is the “treasure”! When a person values Him above all else, their heart is with Him always. (ref: Eph 3:14-19; Php 3:7-15) Be careful what you treasure! What’s the Message We’re SendingBlog in Volume 3 of Diary of a Journeyman It’s not the blessing, it’s what you think of
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OUTLINE: Eternal AssuranceOnce (emphasis here!) a person is saved, they are always saved. The Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ, who is God incarnate, humbled Himself to die on our behalf. Thus He became the sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty of our guilt. He rose from the dead to declare with power that He is Lord
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OUTLINE: Eternal AssuranceOnce (emphasis here!) a person is saved, they are always saved. The Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ, who is God incarnate, humbled Himself to die on our behalf. Thus He became the sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty of our guilt. He rose from the dead to declare with power that He is Lord
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OUTLINE: Eternal AssuranceA believer’s life is perfectly secured in Christ Jesus. That person has been made alive in Christ, released from the bondage of spiritual death (Ro 6:3-11). Assurance of Salvation Is By Grace Through FaithAs true believers, we have an abiding love and eagerness for Christ that unbelievers do not have (1Co 16:22; Php
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OUTLINE: “Eternal Assurance” SeriesIf you’d like to study Parts 1-3, visit the “Pulpit” page on nccdighton.org and go back to February 23rd and 27th, and March 12th. Eternal AssuranceJesus purchased eternal life for us by His blood, and He has also given us eternal assurances of what’s to come! Assurance of Salvation Is By Grace
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TODAY’S VERSE: Psalm 118:24 This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.What do the following statements have in common? “I wish it was Friday… If only it was summer already… I can’t wait until I’m 16 and can drive.” Well, they all express the idea of looking towards
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