For the first nine months of their existence at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) new cadets are referred to as “Doolies.” Until recently, I thought the term had been derived from the last name of the late James Harold Doolittle, General, U.S. Air Force and aviation pioneer. I figured it was a play […]
OUTLINE:Living In ChristIf we will abide in the sphere of His love, His peace can overtake us, allowing us to focus on encouraging others as the day draws near. (Col 3:15, 1Th 5:11, Heb 10:25) What’s more important than protecting your peace? Trust in God.(Ps 28, 56; Jer 17:7) Gratitude Protects UsThe minute we lose
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OUTLINE: The Deceitfulness of SinWe are largely on the lookout for subtleties, regardless of the topic or angle the Spirit has us focusing on (i.e.- self-deception, gratitude, partiality, idolatry, worship in music, etc.). 1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. What Are We
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OUTLINE: “Is there anything that is actually “unfair” in our lives???”Ro 5:6For while we were still helpless [unable to pluck ourselves from certain eternal death], at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. “Is there anything that is actually “unfair” in our lives???”1Jn 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are
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OUTLINE: Sin’s DeviceSin deceives us away from giving gratitude to God for whatever good things we DO have (e.g. whatever good health we enjoy). “Is there anything that is actually “unfair” in our lives???”The Spirit of Christ Says:– Be grateful– Pray within the sphere of this gratitude– Love– Rest, and take comfort in His promises PerspectivePeace, freedom,
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OUTLINE: 2 Co 9:6-7Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. Sin wants to discourage our faith in our Deliverer.
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OUTLINE: Sin deceives us away from giving gratitude to God for whatever good things we DO have, including whatever health we DO have. Sin, he is a liar remember… Sin wants to coax you into thinking God is unfaithful… that your Deliverer has left you or forgotten about you… or even worse, that your Deliverer
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OUTLINE: Sin deceives us away from giving gratitude to God for whatever good things we DO have, including whatever health we DO have. Sin, he is a liar remember… Sin wants to coax you into thinking God is unfaithful… that your Deliverer has left you or forgotten about you… or even worse, that your Deliverer
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OUTLINE: Gen 8:21bThe imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth. We invent ways to distract ourselves, then we imagine it’s OK with God! Jer 17:9“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? Gen 8:21b”The imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth.” Jer 17:9“The heart
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OUTLINE: Gen 8:21bThe imagination of man’s heart is evil from his youth. The truth is the easiest of all things to understand. “Against You, You alone…”David’s humility oozed simplicity. He didn’t try to dodge the truth about himself. He owned it, confessed it, repented from it, to God’s glory. (cp. Ac 13:22) David’s HumilityHe reckoned himself
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