OUTLINE: Narrative vs. DoctrineNever make the mistake of taking a narrative part of Holy Scripture and formulating doctrines that simply aren’t present! A story in the Bible isn’t doctrine.John 1:1-2In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God.Narrative vs. DoctrineNever […]
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OUTLINE: Mt 28:18-20And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded
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The Holy Spirit gave my congregation a healthy dose of things to think about this Thanksgiving season, especially regarding our gratitude for all that God’s done for us. In light of His teachings, it’s difficult not to be humbled by His grace. Sincere gratitude bears much fruit in the soul. “For from his fullness we have
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OUTLINE: Concentric CirclesBlog: 11.13.20Hark! the Herald Angels SingHark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the new-born King!Peace on earth, and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled.” Hark! the Herald Angels SingHail! the heaven-bornPrince of peace!Hail! the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all he brings,Risen with healing in his wings “Prince of Peace”This is Jesus Christ’s title
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OUTLINE: Hark! the Herald Angels SingHark! the herald angels sing,“Glory to the new-born King!Peace on earth, and mercy mild,God and sinners reconciled.” Hark! the Herald Angels SingHail! the heaven-bornPrince of peace!Hail! the Son of Righteousness!Light and life to all he brings,Risen with healing in his wings “Prince of Peace”This is Jesus Christ’s title (one of
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MacDonald on Heb 12:14What this verse means is that there must be practical holiness as a proof of the new life within. If a person is not growing more holy, he is not saved. When the Holy Spirit indwells a person, He manifest His presence by a separated life. It is a matter of cause
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Charles Spurgeon“I had rather pass through seven years of the most wearisome pain, and the most languishing sickness, than I would ever again pass through the terrible discovery of the evil of sin.” Gen 3:17 [Amplified]Then to Adam the Lord God said, “Because you have listened [attentively] to the voice of your wife, and have
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Learn To Hate SinDo not be overcome with hate; but rather, understand the insidiousness of sin and learn to hate it. God does. Hab 1:13a [NASB]Your eyes are too pure to approve evil,And You can not look on wickedness with favor. “you hate”from sane [Hebrew] – means enemy, foe, be hateful odious, utterly. In NASB,
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OUTLINE: Be Careful What You TreasureIf we treasure a counterfeit, we suffer for it. Sources of Counterfeit “Self-Esteem”Your education, work, or incomeYour appearance or dressYour kindness, niceness, sweetnessYour reputation, accomplishments, “success”Your religion 1Co 15:10But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was not in vain. On the
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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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