OUTLINE:Preparation in Heb 1:3The writer’s setting them up to teach them and encourage them about the priesthood and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, which comes later on in this letter. (i.e.- Heb 10:10-14) Why the Need for “Purification”?The Bible says we’re totally depraved and wretched (Ro 7:24, Eph 2:1-3, 1Ti 6:5), not kind of, or […]
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OUTLINE: Theme: Simplicity and Purity of Devotion to Christ – New Year, Fresh Start (2 parts) [prioritization of first love] – Stress (10 parts) [greatest stress factor is loss of first love] – Look Around. Seriously, Look Long and Hard (2 parts) [embrace the simple things in life]Your deliverance is a function of your focus
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OUTLINE:The Value of Community – blog 5/26/23People have developed a phobia of people.Jas 3:17But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.Jas 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will
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OUTLINE: If we wish to understand and receive God’s grace, it begins with understanding His Word.Mt 12:30Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.The 5 Warnings to the Congregation in Hebrews – The peril of ignoring the veracity of the Word as delivered by the Son of
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OUTLINE:Spiritual Warfare!BE OBSERVANT and PAY ATTENTION! – ala Eph 6 TOXIC – blog 5/12/23We wouldn’t dream of drinking poison; yet we poison ourselves every day. In all fairness, we do it to each other. Shame on us if everyone seated at the table is a so-called “Christian”. We ought to tend to our spiritual health the
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OUTLINE: TOXIC – blog 5/12/23We wouldn’t dream of drinking poison; yet we poison ourselves every day. In all fairness, we do it to each other. Shame on us if everyone seated at the table is a so-called “Christian”. We ought to tend to our spiritual health the way we tend to our physical health, and we
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When I think of teamwork, I think of grace. To me, grace is the fuel that gets the job done. If we lack grace in our hearts, we fail as a team. Why is that? Well, for starters to be grace-oriented, one must possess Christ-like eyes and ears, always looking out for, and intent on,
OUTLINE: 3 Most Recent Blogs – How Much of Our Suffering Is Due to Impatience? – 3/10/23 – What is Biblical Discipline? – 3/3/23 – We’re Supposed to Stick Together – 2/24/23Suffering and SanctificationAny time God sanctifies one of His children, He is glorified, regardless of how He accomplishes it. My Message to So-called “Christianity” TodaySTOP trying to rationalize God with
OUTLINE: 2 Most Recent Blogs – What is Biblical Discipline? – 3/3/23 – We’re Supposed to Stick Together – 2/24/23Suffering and SanctificationAny time God sanctifies one of His children, He is glorified, regardless of how He accomplishes it. My Message to So-called “Christianity” TodaySTOP trying to rationalize God with your human mind!God is in no way bound to your
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OUTLINE:Roadkill – blog 2/3/23Faith without works is less than roadkill. When that kind of faith is postured as saving faith it’s more offensive than anything we could ever come across decomposing on the side of the road.Roadkill – blog 2/3/23There’s a better chance that you will see roadkill jump up and dance the jig than see dead
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