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Washing feet
John 13:1-17 Dirty, filthy feet. That is what our Lord stooped so low to wash; the dirty, filthy feet of his closest companions. These are the feet of the twelve who dared take Jesus up on his invitation to follow … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Forgiveness
Tagged Betrayed, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Faithful, Following Jesus, Holy Week, Jesus Christ, Jesus washing feet, Maundy Thursday, Washing feet
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Treasure in heaven
Matthew 19:16-30 In ancient times, it was believed that wealth was a sign of God’s favor. Today, such a notion is known as the prosperity gospel. It is a false teaching, yet many people buy into it. With the prosperity … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Repentance
Tagged Blessing, Christian, Discipleship, Eternal Life, Faithful, Following Jesus, Grace, Repentance, Riches, Spirituality, Treasure in heaven, Wealthy
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Alone
1 John 1:1-7 Some time ago, the National Geographic Channel aired a series in which ten men were deposited on the remote reaches of Vancouver Island. The purpose of their journey was to find out which of them could survive … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Faith, Faithful, Grace, Spirituality
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God provides
Mark 8:11-21 Where will the money come from? We need more volunteers. Our church attendance is too low. We do not have enough. Such are the doubts and fears of a congregation focused not on Christ, but on the struggles … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Discipleship, Faithful, Stewardship, Trust
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By what authority?
Mark 11:27-33 The day after Jesus drove the merchants and traders out of the temple, the chief priests, scribes and elders of the temple put Jesus on the spot, questioning his authority to do such things. They expected a direct … Continue reading
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Tagged Authority, Faith, Faithful, Following Jesus, Love your neighbor, Truth
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Pray in secret
Matthew 6:1-18 Today, high profile celebrity preachers entice us by saying God will reward our religious acts, especially if we openly demonstrate that we are righteous people. They have even written books in order to tell you how to earn … Continue reading
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Tagged Disciple, Faithful, Lords Prayer, Piety, Prayer, Spirituality
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Trouble with the Church
1 Peter 2:6-16 It’s obvious; the world has trouble with the church. For those who belong to the world, two messages prevail. The first is “Get what you can and keep it for yourself.” The second is like it, “Do … Continue reading
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Tagged Discipleship, Faithful, Freedom, Holy, Holy Scripture
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A sure foundation
1 Corinthians 3:1-11 In order to build a structurally sound house, one must begin working from the ground up. To build on top of the soil, you have to dig well below the surface and lay strong foundational support that … Continue reading
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Tagged Church conflict, Discipleship, Faithful, Forgiveness, Gospel, Holy Scripture, Truth
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