I grew up in a household with an alcoholic parent, as did my wife and so many other people I know. I speak this truth without a hint of wrongful motivation or judgement. I speak plainly because, as Jesus once said, “and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32). To […]
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OUTLINE: Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact. God says so. (Ref: Jas 1:17; 2Ti 2:19-21; Phm 1:4-7; Php 4:4-9) 1Th 5:16-18Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Life Is GoodThis is not conjecture, it is a fact.
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Notes: How many people call themselves Christians or Atheists or Evolutionists only because that’s how they were raised? How many people have actually thought their worldview through? Sadly, I would argue not many as most world views/beliefs crumble under the scrutiny of light and truth. If you’re Christian, you are commanded in the bible to
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I always get a kick out of people who claim to have once been a Christian, but have since decided against it. On paper, this sounds acceptable, but there are two presuppositions that I refuse to accept because they are garbage. First, that being a Christian is akin to partaking in something temporal, like a
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Have you ever heard the phrase, “Ask Jesus into your heart”? Is this biblical? Doesn’t it presuppose that Jesus is sort of just hanging around waiting to be invited into the heart of man? The whole fictitious scene reminds me of a shy kid waiting to be asked to dance at a school function, as
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OUTLINE: The Love of GodGod loves us beyond human comprehension; by giving us His Law, He has provided us with the basis for understanding this love. We find it magnified at the Cross, where our transgressions against His perfect law are met with sacrifice. Jn 4:14“but whoever drinks of the water that I will give
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OUTLINE: William Booth“The chief danger of the 20th century will be religion without the Holy Spirit, Christianity without Christ, forgiveness without repentance, salvation without regeneration, politics without God, and heaven without hell.” Lk 24:45-48 NASUThen He (Jesus) opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and He said to them, “Thus it is written, that the
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I recently told someone that my favorite pastime is learning. It doesn’t really matter what the subject is, just that I have the opportunity to learn something new. To me, knowledge is the most wonderful commodity of all (along with its mature cousin, wisdom, of course); and, for the most part, it’s totally free! If
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OUTLINE: Read Your Bible!The Spirit uses the Word in us to convict us of the Truth. The Truth enables us to discern right from wrong. The Spirit endorses our findings (“Yes!” or “No!”), all while guiding us with His power. We can’t lose with Truth! Integrity and FreedomWithout integrity to the Truth, there is no freedom. Jesus said, “And you will know the
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OUTLINE: Read your Bible! The Power of True FaithJesus had a peace that transcended all circumstances. At the core of this peace was His faith. He embodied truth (Jn 1:14) and therefore enjoyed perfect, ongoing freedom (ala Jn 8:32). Read your Bible! Jesus Read His Bible!In obedience to His Father’s will, Jesus studied and learned the Word
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