OUTLINE: The “Secret” To Strength Is HumilityHumility is our greatest source of strength and courage (aka “applied faith”). Why? Because we put the onus of victory on the Lord’s strength instead of our own. The Danger of WealthWealth is the breeding ground for arrogance that naturally evolves into a power-hunger. A corrupt heart precedes both […]
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OUTLINE: The “Secret” To Strength Is HumilityHumility is our greatest source of strength and courage (aka “applied faith”). Why? Because we put the onus of victory on the Lord’s strength instead of our own. Remember How You Got Here!Once you think you’ve “arrived,” be careful you don’t forget where you came from and WHO, exactly,
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I was reading my Bible this morning and was struck by something I already knew to be true. Has that ever happened to you? I mean, have you ever relearned or rediscovered a fact that jolted you? It happened to me while I was reading the Gospel of Matthew, chapter twenty-six, beginning with, “You know that
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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 income– Your appearance or dress– Your kindness, niceness, sweetness– Your reputation, accomplishments, “success”– Your religion Ro 12:3For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of
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OUTLINE: Eternal AssuranceOnce (emphasis here!) a person is saved, they are always saved. The Gospel of Jesus ChristJesus Christ, who is God incarnate, humbled Himself to die on our behalf. Thus He became the sinless sacrifice to pay the penalty of our guilt. He rose from the dead to declare with power that He is Lord
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OUTLINE: LifeLife is short. Life has context. Without said context, our lives are vapid and we lack the perspective that gives us a sense of purpose. What’s worse than roaming the Earth without a purpose??? We Are Christ’s BrideChrist has gone to prepare a home for His Bride (Jn 14:1-4), the Church (we believers). Those who
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I’m convinced that hard work is a part of God’s plan for us (I once wrote a blog titled, “40 Hours a Week – Says Who???”). If you read your Bible regularly, I’m sure you agree. Yet, there are some folks I’ve met, even Christians, whose perspective on work makes me scratch my head. Now,
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OUTLINE: Covert ArroganceYou are going to get ZERO help from your flesh (or any enemy of Christ) in discovering areas of covert arrogance in yourself; for this is one of the flesh’s strongholds and the very means it continues to have influence over you. The Fruit of GraceIf there are circumstances in your life that
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OUTLINE: Eph 5:13-14 [Amplified Classic]But when anything is exposed and reproved by the light, it is made visible and clear; and where everything is visible and clear there is light.The Book of EcclesiastesSolomon’s wisdom is on full display for all to learn from. The key lesson is that a life apart from God is an
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In the famous play, Les Misérables, based on the book by Victor Hugo, the lead character, Jean Valjean sings a song titled, “Who Am I?”. He sings this heartfelt song as he reflects back upon his rise from the depths of slavery to social prominence, all while remembering a tremendous, life-changing act of mercy by a