When I was growing up, there were only three “good” channels on the television. This meant we watched whatever was on, which often resulted in watching programs that, had we more options, we would have never chosen to watch. One of the most popular shows was the Miss America Pageant. At some point during the […]
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OUTLINE: Getting Out of Bed in the Morning Blog: 2/26/21 MacDonald on Ro 5:13Although there was sin during that time [before the Law was given], there was no transgression because transgression is the violation of a known law. The Simplicity of SalvationNot only is the Gospel easy to understand/digest, but it is also tied to a
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It’s fun to play pretend. Most of us grew up engaging in activities that often included acting like someone else. Charades is a perfect example of this. Acting in a school play is another. We’ve all enjoyed pretending; but, what happens when pretending becomes pretension (the root word for pretension is pretend)? What happens when
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OUTLINE: Heb 12:10b“[God] disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness.” Unconfessed Sin and UnrepentanceUnconfessed/unrepented sin is like a splinter – until it is removed, it causes pain. While you may not even see the splinter, you know it is there because the pain tells you that it is. RepentanceThe end goal
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OUTLINE: Family Discipline APPLIEDThe faithfulness of our God disciplines us when we need it, out of His tremendous love for us. Family Discipline APPLIEDGodly discipline ensures we don’t just waste our lives away and have regrets for all eternity! We’re On A Mission!We have the greatest purpose we could ever imagine in life… to bring
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OUTLINE: A “good” lie never stands alone for long.Deliverance is but a change of perspective away!Heb 4:12For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.Jn 17:17Sanctify them
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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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