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God is with you
Genesis 12:1-4 It is true that, because of technology and transportation, our world is becoming a smaller place. People often pick up, move from one place to another and settle in new places. Yet, there are places where many families … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham, Christian, Christianity, Faith, Grace, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Prayer, Repentance, Salvation, Small World, Spirituality
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Compassion
Luke 7:11-17 As Jesus approached the town of Nain there was a commotion. Weeping and wailing. A mother’s son, her only son, was dead, and she was a widow. There was no one left to care for her, no one … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Compassion, Death, Eternal Life, Grace, Grief, Healing miracle, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Prayer, Salvation, Spirituality, Widow
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God will provide
Genesis 22:1-18 We can’t deny the powerful images within this morning’s text, just as we cannot imagine making such a choice in order to save our own lives. But through the testing of Abraham, God’s people can see the lengths … Continue reading
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Tagged Faith, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love of God, Prayer, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality
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State of the union
Romans 6:1-10 The State of the Union Address; that was the speech that concluded just over seven hours ago. The address is made each year in order to convey the health (or lack thereof) of our country. It is a … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christian unity, Christianity, Faith, Grace, Jesus Christ, Salvation, State of the Union, Unity in Christ
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Deceived
Genesis 3:1-24 Created in God’s image and likeness, Adam and Eve knew the goodness of God’s love. In fact, it was all they knew; there was no need for any other understanding. The serpent, however, used deception to lead Adam … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Forgiveness of sins, Garden of Eden, Grace, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Salvation, Sin, Spirituality
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Dead to sin
Romans 6:1-11 Many years ago, in the middle of January, I was born, the third child for my parents. Seventy-eight days later I died. How can this be since I am writing this today? The answer is found within our … Continue reading
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Tagged Apostle Paul, Christianity, Faith, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Sin, Spirituality
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To fulfill righteousness
Matthew 3:13-17 As the crowds gathered along the banks of the Jordan River, Jesus took his place among them. He stood shoulder to shoulder among sinners, tax collectors, prostitutes, adulterers, liars and thieves. All of had come to John to … Continue reading
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Tagged Baptism, Baptism of Jesus, Christianity, Faith, Following Jesus, Holy Baptism, Holy Scripture, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Righteousness, Salvation, Spirituality
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Through the faith of others
Matthew 9:1-8 He could not walk; he could not approach Jesus on his own. Friends brought him into Jesus’ presence. They carried him. They did this in order that he may be healed, restored, brought back to fullness. The paralytic … Continue reading
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Tagged Christianity, Grace, Jesus Christ, Love your neighbor, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality
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The feast is ready
Luke 14:16-24 The table is set, the banquet prepared. Everything is ready. It is time for the feast. There is only one problem, the guests have decided not to attend. It seems there are more pressing things on their minds. … Continue reading
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Tagged Holy Communion, Jesus Christ, Parable, Repentance, Salvation, Teaching of Jesus, The Great Feast
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Changed for the better
Ephesians 4:17-32 The more things change, the more they stay the same. Dig into the meaning of this familiar phrase and one will find the frustration of something needing improvement, something that ought to be made better. In that struggle, … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Christianity, Gospel, Grace, Jesus Christ, Repentance, Salvation, Spirituality
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