I had to spend some time with a person recently that, in all honesty, just rubs me the wrong way. This person spent the majority of our interaction attempting to assert themselves over me. It’s interesting that this type of person never seems to get the “hint” when I refuse to respond in kind. I […]
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OUTLINE: On Marriage and FamilyWe believers are held to a higher standard. And, remember, man does not set the bar. At the head of each family, God has placed a man. “disregards not man but God”If you stand up for the Truth, expect to be persecuted (ala Jn 15:20“If they persecuted me, they will also persecute
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OULTLINE: Learn to be grateful for the ‘now’!God decided to save you.Ro 12:1 [Amplified Classic]I appeal to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well
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Who among the characters in the Bible is given more prominence than the Apostle Paul besides Jesus? He is particularly monumental to us believers in the Church due to his writings comprising much of the New Testament. It’s difficult to read the Bible and not be completely astounded by his faith, integrity, and determination, especially in light
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Do you remember where you came from? It’s easy to forget, isn’t it? It’s utterly shameful, but if we’re honest, we all get familiar with Jesus Christ. That hurts to even type, but I trust that God’s promises of giving grace to the humble are true (James 4:6) and that He promises to sanctify me
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There was a bunch of poor kids from the neighborhood playing a pickup game of football at the park. A good day for them was making it home with no broken bones or any cuts from the shards of broken glass strewn across the field (the park doubled as a seedy hangout by night, where
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They say that there is no substitute for experience. I agree. I cannot say how many times the Holy Spirit has inspired me to preach a message on readying oneself for the inevitable. If you’re a believer in Christ Jesus, you will be attacked. If you persist (you will, if you’re a true believer – ref. Matthew 13:3-8), you
OUTLINE: Concentric Circles Blog: 11.13.20 Ro 13:14But put on [enduo – aorist/imperative/middle – means you put Him on at salvation and keep on putting Him on, as a command, to your own benefit] the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.Is 61:10I will greatly rejoice in the LORD;my soul shall exult in
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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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Ps 51:17The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit;a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. The Value of ConfessionA stubborn person who refuses good counsel is only harming themselves. Arrogance is unteachable.God Teaches Us TrustBlog: 10/920 Ro 1:32 [Amplified Classic]Though they are fully aware of God’s righteous decree that those who
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