Posts with the tag “direction”
Guided By Problems
by Curt Dodd on February 9th, 2025
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. – Acts 1:8The early church faced intense persecution, forcing believers to scatter beyond Jerusalem. Though painful, this scattering fulfilled Jesus’ command to take the gospel to Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth.Before Jesus ... Read More
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Before the Throne of God
by Curt Dodd on November 29th, 2024
Therefore, “they are before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. ‘Never again will they hunger; never again will they thirst. The sun will not beat down on them,’ nor any scorching heat. For the Lamb at the center of the throne will be their shepherd; ‘he will lead them to springs of living water.’ ‘And God... Read More
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Why Are You Following?
by Curt Dodd on November 28th, 2024
When Jesus came down from the mountainside, large crowds followed him. (Matthew 8:1) Why are you really following Jesus? After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus amassed a huge crowd. This huge crowd was made up of individuals who were following Christ for different reasons: 1. Some followed out of interest and curiosity. They just showed up because everyone was headed that way, and they were inte... Read More
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Praying in God’s Will
by Curt Dodd on November 12th, 2024
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us – whatever we ask – we know that we have what we asked of him. (1 John 5:14-15) There is a well-known passage of Scripture in the Book of Matthew that says, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you... Read More
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How To Be An Orderly Church
by Curt Dodd on November 10th, 2024
Have confidence in your leaders and submit to their authority, because they keep watch over you as those who must give an account. Do this so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no benefit to you. – Hebrews 13:17 If we want to be the kind of church and the kind of people that God blesses, we must look to Scripture to understand the characteristics we must exhibit.From... Read More
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Grow In Grace
by Curt Dodd on November 2nd, 2024
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. (2 Peter 3:18) The character of God is grace; therefore, the character of His people should also be grace. When someone comes into your church and they don't talk like you, and they don't look like you, what is your response? Your response must be, “Welcome!” Everything that we do... Read More
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Follow Godly Examples
by Curt Dodd on October 12th, 2024
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. (Philippians 4:8-9) As Paul wraps up his letter t... Read More
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You Must Repent
by Curt Dodd on October 9th, 2024
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord,” (Acts 3:19) We can learn to trust someone again by offering them forgiveness. You might find yourself on the other side of the equation. What if you are the one who has hurt someone or who has caused someone you care about to lose their trust in you? If this is true for you, please... Read More
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Seek Godly Wisdom
by Curt Dodd on August 18th, 2024
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. (James 1:5)Do you know where you get wisdom? From the Word of God. Wisdom is the Word of God which is applied practically to your life to show you how to live. Therefore, when you accept Christ, you are coming to Him who is completely wise. He has all the wisdom you need to take the... Read More
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Living Out The Great Commission
by Curt Dodd on June 6th, 2024
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 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 28:18-20 Over the next couple of days, we are ... Read More
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Align with the Lord
by Curt Dodd on July 5th, 2023
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. (Proverbs 3:5-7) Andrew Murray gave us a better understanding of prayer. He said, “Prayer is not so much trying to get God to align with you, but rather it helps you align wit... Read More
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The Lord Encourages Us
by Curt Dodd on May 16th, 2023
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. (Psalm 119:105) When you need encouragement, where do you turn? Do you listen to someone? Do you call your parents or your best friend? Do you ask your Bible study teacher for a word of encouragement? If you are looking to other people for encouragement, you will never be satisfied with what they tell you. You will always be left wanting more.... Read More
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