OUTLINE:Christ willingly ceded superiority temporarily to accomplish a specific goal.Jn 10:17-18For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have […]
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I have never been what most would call witty. I’m the guy who thinks of what I should’ve said after the most opportune or effective time has long since passed. I’m also a terrible joke teller (not sure if these two facts are related, but I felt compelled to share them – LOL). From a social perspective,
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Have you ever played the party game, “Would You Rather”? It’s a conversational game that multiple people play which usually ends in a lot of contorted faces, chin scratching, and laughs (hopefully). The game is played by posing a dilemma in the form of a question beginning with “would you rather”. Typically, the dilemma is
OUTLINE: Ecc 3:1 [Amplified]There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven— a time to break down, and a time to build up. GratitudeWe must be grateful for the blessings we have today because there’s no guarantee they will remain forever. Jas 2:15-16
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OUTLINE: Ac 20:35b“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Jesus“not as a command”Paul never commanded the Corinthians give to the ministry. He, like any good shepherd, tried to lead them to the blessings of giving that are realized to the giver’s account. His motivation was never money; rather, it was that the sheep
OUTLINE: Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact. God says so. (Ref: Jas 1:17; 2Ti 2:19-21; Phm 1:4-7; Php 4:4-9) 1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact.
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OUTLINE: Knowing Christ Is EverythingIt’s not enough to just know “of” Him, or who He was, historically, or even that He died for the forgiveness of sin. To know Him is to know that life is good. Eph 4:1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the
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OUTLINE: Sanctification is a function of obedience.“the salvation of your souls”This is both a current and future reason for confidence. Being saved, we shall be saved. Being saved daily, we shall be saved for all of eternity. “Salvation” instills eternal confidence. Sanctification is a function of obedience. Present, But Not “Present”It is entirely possible, and
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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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Growing up, my family was categorized as living below the poverty line. Looking back now, having been to several third-world countries, I’m not sure the term “poverty” is completely appropriate, but I do understand that, from an American’s perspective, even one meal missed due to lack of finances is too many. In that sense, I
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