KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: Ch 12 represents a clear shift from historical recitation (Ch 11) to pastoral exhortation. A pastor’s job is to hold up the “mirror”; however, the conviction must come from God the Holy Spirit when YOU look intently, humbly, and honestly at what He reveals to you through His Word. Sin […]
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: We all minister to one another and encourage one another. We all NEED it, in both the giving and receiving directions, ala Rom 1:12! Do you want to live out an ordinary life, or a supernatural one??? Loving our neighbors doesn’t depend upon others and their qualifications, it depends upon
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE:“I press on” – from dioko – means properly, aggressively chase, like a hunter pursuing a catch (prize); to earnestly pursue; to pursue with all haste. What Makes for Joy? – blog 11/15/24 How can it be that a person can suffer but still have joy? The simple answer is that a person whose focus
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: In the spiritual life, while there’s a time to pace ourselves (like in a marathon), there’s a constant attitude of aggressive pursuit (we’re running to win)! We must keep our eyes straight ahead, on Christ, and we do this through humble dedication to His Word. There’s tremendous value in having
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KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: “I press on” – from dioko – means properly, aggressively chase, like a hunter pursuing a catch (prize); to earnestly pursue; to pursue with all haste. In physics: Momentum = Mass x Velocity – Spiritual Momentum = Maturity – Spiritual Mass = knowledge of Biblical doctrine – Spiritual Velocity = speed + direction
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“Humility is key”. This phrase has been said and the topic taught repeatedly by my Pastor over the years (http://www.pastoredcollins.org/). As time marches on and I observe the lives of those around me, as well as my own of course, I have come to realize the immense truth behind these words. A supporting phrase also
KEY PRINCIPLES FROM THIS MESSAGE: God provides miracles within us, by grace, and maybe just maybe He gives back more than He takes, in ways no one can see but the person suffering the loss! Is it possible that God’s grace is sufficient, even blessing abundantly those who suffer a loss?? 2Co 12:9 If He’s
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I don’t always “like” having to write blogs like this one because it forces me to dive headlong into the ugly parts of Christianity, as they exist today. It is nonetheless part of my duty to the Spirit of the Lord who motivates me. On that note, please forgive me up front for missing the
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NOTE: due to technical difficulties – no recording this time 🙁 OUTLINE:ObedienceGod’s Word teaches us that THROUGH obedience God sustains us in a way that we are blessed, and He is glorified. Jn 4:34Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.”Love Cannot
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Jesus said something startling. Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise [shrewd] as serpents and innocent as doves. -Matthew 10:16 It took me a while to figure out what Jesus meant by “be wise [shrewd] as serpents” as it seems counterintuitive from the One who is often typified elsewhere in
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