The Center of God’s Will
on December 20th, 2023
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 a... Read More
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Jesus Is
on December 19th, 2023
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (John 1:1) Jesus is a life changer! He has changed my life and the lives of countless millions over the centuries. People have said these things about Christ: Napoleon Bonaparte, on the island of St. Helena said this, “I know men and I tell you that Jesus Christ is not a mere man. Superficial minds may see a resem... Read More
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Where Is Your Fear Coming From?
on December 18th, 2023
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7Yesterday, we began talking about what it looks like to have a posture of fear in hopes that if we can identify this posture, we can replace it with a posture of strength and victory in Christ. We discussed how the first sign of a posture of fear is a focus on your weaknesses. Today, let’s discuss a second ... Read More
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A Posture Of Fear
on December 17th, 2023
For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. – 2 Timothy 1:7Fear is a very common feeling for human beings. There always seems to be something that stirs up fear within us. But as followers of Christ, we’re no longer slaves to fear. We are children of God, and with that title comes strength and power over anything that might try to scare us.However, just because we ... Read More
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Hope Through God
on December 16th, 2023
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 t... Read More
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Praying Friends
on December 15th, 2023
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 invalu... Read More
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Praise God for Your Story
on December 14th, 2023
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,... Read More
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Gifts from the Spirit
on December 13th, 2023
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 f... Read More
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The Cost of Following Christ
on December 12th, 2023
For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him. (Philippians 1:29) We certainly love the idea of believing in Christ, receiving eternal life and having our sins forgiven. We long to experience cleansing, both positionally and mentally. It is hard to comprehend forgiveness from God’s perspective. From our viewpoint, we see ourselves with... Read More
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Suffering to Be More Like Jesus
on December 11th, 2023
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” - Romans 8:28-291 Peter 1:11 talks about, “the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.” God's purpose in your ... Read More
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The Reality of Persecution
on December 10th, 2023
I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. – John 16:33In the past year, 360 million Christians (1 in 7 believers around the world) suffered significant persecution for their faith. I don't know if you have ever been persecuted for your faith or overlooked for a raise or promotion because of your f... Read More
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Did God Really Say That?
on December 9th, 2023
Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, “Did God really say, ‘You must not eat from any tree in the garden’?” The woman said to the serpent, “We may eat fruit from the trees in the garden, but God did say, ‘You must not eat fruit from the tree that is in the middle of the garden, and you must not touch it, or you will die.’” “You w... Read More
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