A Hardened Heart
on December 21st, 2022
But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed. (Romans 2:5)Scripture tells us that in the end times, many people’s hearts will be hardened toward the Lord. What does it mean to have a hardened heart? We will look at that today and identify the signs for those who might be on the path of a harde... Read More
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The Center of God’s Will
on December 20th, 2022
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 6:23)You have probably heard this verse many times before. Unfortunately, when we read this verse, we focus only on the phrase “the gift of God is eternal life,” and overlook the phrase “the wages of sin is death.”Because of sin, death comes. We live in a fallen world; we are fallen men and women.... Read More
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Reasons for Baptism
on December 19th, 2022
Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (Romans 6:3)Because of our Judeo-Christian faith, baptism is important. These are two more reasons for believers to be baptized:Baptism shows that you are committed to Christ. When someone is baptized, it says, “I am committed publicly to Jesus. I am committed publicly to you who are part of the body... Read More
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Why Do We Baptize?
on December 18th, 2022
Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to be baptized by John. But John tried to deter him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?” Jesus replied, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness. ”Then John consented. (Matthew 3:13-15)After you become a Christian (when you fully surrender your life to Jesus and place your faith in Him), y... Read More
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Celebrate God’s Provision
on December 17th, 2022
Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord. (Psalm 150:1-2, 6)As this year is nearly over, many of us take the time to intentionally look back on the events of the past year. We think about all that has transpired over the... Read More
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Hope Through God
on December 16th, 2022
Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. (Psalm 55:22)It has been said, “A person can live a few days without water, a few minutes without air, but not a moment without hope.” Beyond the circumstances, crises and burdens of life, some people believe there is something better just ahead. Hope is something nearly everyone relies on to push the... Read More
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Praying Friends
on December 15th, 2022
For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you… (Colossians 1:9)Praying friends are very special! Like a boxer who has a team of encouragers in his corner, we must have a team of intercessors and ministers in our corner, as well. When the bell rings and you step to the center of the ring, having those friends who are for you and cheering you on, is invaluab... Read More
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Praise God for Your Story
on December 14th, 2022
And they praised God because of me. (Galatians 1:24)Paul’s reputation definitely preceded him. His story of coming to faith in Christ circulated throughout the east long before he had made one of his “missionary journeys.” Before Christ, Paul was a stone-cold legalist. He even took it upon himself to organize the extermination of early believers. His efforts led to the stoning death of Stephen, o... Read More
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Gifts from the Spirit
on December 13th, 2022
So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. (Ephesians 4:11-13)When the Holy Spirit came, He brought gifts for... Read More
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Fetching for Jesus
on December 12th, 2022
And he said to them, “Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” (Mark 16:15)I love to hunt behind dogs, especially behind my own dog. My wife gave me an AKC Irish Setter for a wedding gift. I gave her a watch. (I'm a big romantic.) We named her June because that's when we got married. I began to work with my dog constantly on “coming, staying, and fetching.” It was exc... Read More
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Have You Shared the Gospel?
on December 11th, 2022
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)One day years ago, I was in the Houston Airport standing in line to get my ticket. (This was before all of the electronic passes and... Read More
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Who Do You Follow?
on December 10th, 2022
Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” (Matthew 16:24)Who do you follow in your life? I am not talking about who you follow on Instagram or who you keep up with on Facebook. I’m asking, who do you follow, who do you serve, and who do you model yourself after?To determine the answer to these important questions, her... Read More
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