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Loudmouth – The Call Of A Loudmouth
Jesus left the synagogue and went to the home of Simon. Now Simon’s mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever, and they asked Jesus to help her. So he bent over her and rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up at once and began to wait on them. Luke 4:38-39 NIV This […]
God’s Economy – Avoiding Spiritual Bankruptcy
Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” […]
God’s Economy – EVERYTHING Is On Loan
“Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. Matthew 25:14-15 NIV Last week, Paster […]
The Truth About “Truth In Love”
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14 NIV In the recent series at the church, Crosspoint Church in Niceville, FL, that I attend, Paster Rurel continued preaching […]
“Let Go And Let God” – Why This Statement May Have Left You Spiritually Floundering. There Is A Biblical Pattern For Spiritual Transformation That Works (Part 1)
Ephesians 4:17-24 ESVNow this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. They have […]
“For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Romans 6:23 NLTFor the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord. When Jesus died on the cross, He died for everyone one of your sins. And mine, and look around you, theirs too. God put the full weight of sin on Him on […]
An Encouraging Word Could Be a Life Changer For Those Around Us!
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. Who can’t use a little encouraging? As we walk in our Christian faith, when we get into the church, we will have those who come around us who are very encouraging. They […]
“Stand Firm In The Faith. Be Courageous. Be Strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 NLTBe on guard. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong. And do everything with love. I love Paul’s Spirit-inspired writing. Practical advice and always giving us guidance that we can use in our lives to glorify God with everything that we do. Today’s verses are no exception. Let’s break it […]
Our Goal Should Be To Keep The Gains That God Has Given Us Through His Grace.
Philippians 3:16 NLTBut we must hold on to the progress we have already made. Working in the church’s Recovery ministry, you see some miracles that I think are missed on most people that may be in the church. When you see the change that happens in the life of others who enter the church with […]
What Will You Say To Jesus When You Meet Him After Your Last Breath?
Luke 9:28-36 NLTAbout eight days later Jesus took Peter, John, and James up on a mountain to pray. And as he was praying, the appearance of his face was transformed, and his clothes became dazzling white. Suddenly, two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared and began talking with Jesus. They were glorious to see. And they […]
Is Your Heart Set On The Things Of This World? Or Are You Investing In Eternal Life?
Mark 10:17-27 NLTAs Jesus was starting out on his way to Jerusalem, a man came running up to him, knelt down, and asked, “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” Jesus asked. “Only God is truly good. But to answer your question, you know the commandments: […]
You Face A Decision That Will Determine Life And Death, What Will You Do With Your Decision About Jesus Christ?
John 18:33-38 NLTThen Pilate went back into his headquarters and called for Jesus to be brought to him. “Are you the king of the Jews?” he asked him. Jesus replied, “Is this your own question, or did others tell you about me?” “Am I a Jew?” Pilate retorted. “Your own people and their leading priests […]
Happy Easter!!
Matthew 28:5-7 NLTThen the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. And now, go quickly and tell his disciples that […]
Accountability Is A Key To Living A Life Submitted To God, But It Only Works When You Are Willing To Be Held To Account!
Romans 1:12 NLTWhen we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours. As we walk through our life as a Christian, it is vital that we have a good team around us. Trying to walk alone will only leave you frustrated and spiritually dry. […]
Why Two Steps Forward And Three Steps Back Will Leave You Empty, Keep The Progress That You Have Worked So Hard For!
Philippians 3:12-16 NLTI don’t mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached perfection. But I press on to possess that perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me. No, dear brothers and sisters, I have not achieved it, but I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the […]