TODAY’S VERSES: John 10:27-29 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand.” We have finished […]
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Our great hope for eternal salvation is God’s integrity. Grace is no longer grace if we must work for it. If we ever had to “work” for God’s grace, we’d always fail ourselves because our human capabilities are flawed. God’s standard of righteousness is nothing short of perfection. Only Christ’s
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Life is tough. It’s a fight. It’s so comforting, though, knowing that it’s in the Lord’s nature to protect His children. The world feels like acid most days, aggressively attempting to strip me of any notion that I am indeed a protected individual. My weakness is in my own strength. I’m a “strong” person by
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Love. One might argue it’s the most misunderstood word in human language. I tend to agree. To avoid any confusion, let’s go directly to Holy Scripture to find a working definition for love. Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on
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OUTLINE:An obedient person is a blessed person.Ps 111:10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!To fear the Lord is tantamount to fearing His Word.Ecc 12:13The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments [aka
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TODAY’S VERSE: Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” What is eternal security? Let us define each word in the phrase to find out. Eternal means existing at all times; always. Security means protected; safe. So, then, eternal security means always safe or saved.
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If you thought you’d be reading about the 1987 movie, The Untouchables, starring Keven Costner, well, you were wrong. While the infamous Chicago mob boss, Al Capone, may have thought he and his posse were untouchable for a time, they weren’t, as history proved, and as the aforementioned movie recounted. In fact, if you want to
OUTLINE: God’s Timing Is Impeccable!Sunday’s Message (5/3): “Thank God for Mercy” – March 4, 2018Thursday’s Message (5/7): “Why All the Complexity and Chaos?” – May 24, 2018Blog (5/9): “This, Too, Shall Pass” – Diary of a Journeyman – Volume 1 Deliverance is but a change of perspective away.The Book of EcclesiastesSolomon’s wisdom is on full display for all to
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As a pastor, one of the most frequent questions I receive is, “How do I know if I’m saved?” By the grace of God, Holy Scripture contains everything we ever need to know about the assurance of our salvation in Christ Jesus. God is love. As such, He imparts to us a “living hope” that the apostle
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I’ve been thinking about these school shootings I hear about on the news… Jesus Christ is the divine originator of life. Chew on that for a moment. Consider why those without Him are wretches, even preferring murderers over the “Prince of life.” But you disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to
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