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Share the good news
Matthew 16:13-20 Here we are in the midst of Lent, the season of reflection and discipline. Beginning with Ash Wednesday, the children of God are called to live a bit differently. On that day, ashen crosses adorn the foreheads of … Continue reading
Posted in Discipleship, Evangelism, Lent
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Evangelism, Faith, Following Jesus, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Spirituality, Teaching of Jesus
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Hear the word
Acts 4:18-33 It is no secret; people want to hear words of hope and prosperity. They want to hear words of joy and words of freedom. Yet, when the church proclaims such words as the result of Jesus’ death and … Continue reading
Posted in Evangelism
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Evangelism, Faith, Faithful, God's Word, Gospel, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Spirituality
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Abundance
John 10:7-15 More often than not, when humans think of life in abundance, we count the many goods and comforts that would come our way. But Jesus didn’t promise “things” in abundance, he promised “life” in abundance. Truthfully, spending too … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Christianity, Faith, Following Jesus, Good Shepherd, Grace, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Spirituality
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Word of truth
Genesis 3:1-15 The serpent was more crafty than any other beast. From the very beginning of this lesson we are made aware that something is going to happen, and it isn’t going to be good. The devil is out to … Continue reading
Posted in Lent
Tagged Adam and Eve, Christian, Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, Forgiveness, Garden of Eden, Gospel, Grace, Holy Scripture, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Sin, Spirituality, Temptation, Word of God
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Peace
Mark 4:35-41 While the storm was raging, Jesus was in the back of the boat. The twelve were frantic, thinking that at any given moment all would be lost. Finally, overcome by fear they call out to Jesus; “Teacher, do … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged Addiction, Christian, Depression, Faith, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Loneliness, Peace, Salvation, Spirituality, Storms
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God of deliverance
And God spoke all these words, saying, “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:1-3 Hear these … Continue reading
Posted in Ten Commandments, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Discipleship, Faith, First Commandment, God's Word, Holy Scripture, Spirituality, Ten Commandments
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Living together in faith
2 Corinthians 1:23-2:11 Nothing gives the devil more pleasure than to drive a wedge between God and his people. Second on Satan’s list is to set the brothers and sisters in Christ against one another. All too often, Satan uses … Continue reading
Posted in Faith
Tagged 2 Corinthians, Apostle Paul, Christian, Christian fellowship, Community, Corinthians, Faithful, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Strong Faith
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God answers prayer
John 15:9-17 We have heard it said many times before; I prayed but God has not answered my prayer. What is more likely is that following our prayer, we have not taken the time to wait for God’s response, or … Continue reading
Posted in Prayer
Tagged Answers to prayer, God answers prayer, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Power of Prayer, Pray, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality
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Do you love God?
John 14:15-31 “Do you love God?” To good Christian folk this question seems to have an obvious answer, of course we love God. Before we answer too quickly, perhaps we should consider another question; “Do we keep his commandments?” The … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Uncategorized
Tagged Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Love God, Love of God, Love your neighbor, Repentance, Spirituality
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Peace be with you
John 20:19-23 Isn’t it odd that, after all of the miracles Jesus’ disciples witnessed, and the authoritative teaching they received, none of them seemed to believe Jesus would be raised on the third day? Even before he was crucified, it … Continue reading
Posted in Easter
Tagged Christian, Christianity, Disciple, Discipleship, Easter, Faith, Holy Scripture, Peace of Christ, Peace of God, Resurrection, Word of God
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