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Favor of God’s Presence — Finding God in Every Situation

I want to draw your attention to the things God’s people faced while they were abiding in God’s presence. Most of us want to have a life that is devoid of troubles and trials. Throughout the Bible, God’s chosen people faced trials, tests, difficulties, losses, and even death. Initially, that sounds very negative, but if …

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Favor of God’s Presence— Under His Shadow

The Psalmist spoke frequently about a secret place he had found in God’s presence. David found the favor of God’s presence in this secret place. It was an intimate place of protection, security and fellowship in God’s presence. Psalm 27:5 NKJV In the secret place of His tabernacle He shall hide me; He shall set …

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Favor of God’s Presence — On earth as it is in heaven

The disciples’ prayer has the phrase “on earth as it is in heaven.” The Lord was specifically referring to God’s will being done. Most Christians are familiar with these words because they heard them and were taught them at an early stage in life. They are a fundamental part of learning to express ourselves in …

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Favor of God’s Presence of God, Finding Rest

We have been considering the favor of God’s presence. In His presence we can find a place of rest. God has made so many promises to help us and restore what has been lost. Life has a way of depleting us. Our schedules are hectic. Our relationships are messy. Our needs and the needs of …

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Favor of God’s Presence — Living by His Promises

From the beginning, God has given promises that are the bedrock of faith. These promises of God are the basis for the lifestyle of victory and overcoming faith in the midst of our trials and tests of life. We need to keep the promises of God in the forefront of our minds and spirit. Keep …

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Romans, Part 4

In the last study, God has given sufficient evidence to prove His existence and sovereign control. Then God gave warnings about all manner of sin, rebellion and rejection of the knowledge of God.This is not the only time the Holy Spirit directed New Testament writers toward this subject. In order to be righteous before God, …

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Favor of God’s Presence — Glory

From the beginning, God planned to have an open relationship with humanity. The Lord envisioned a way for His creation to enjoy the fulness of His glory and presence. God’s destiny for our eternal existence was for us to live in the recognizable glory of His presence. Once sin entered, Adam, Eve and all of …

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Favor in God’s Presence — Spirit Led and Empowered

Throughout the Bible, certain individuals stand out because they were Spirit led and empowered. Many of these were prophets, judges, kings, or leaders of God’s people. In the favor of God’s presence and under the leading and influence of the Holy Spirit they did amazing things. When the Holy Spirit would come upon them, they …

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Romans, Part 2

As a bondservant and apostle of Jesus Christ, Paul had received God’s grace and favor to promote obedience to the faith and make disciples for His name’s sake. To this end, the Apostle Paul was sent to the Gentiles to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Romans 1:5-7 NKJV Through Him we have received grace …

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Favor in God’s Presence – The Gate Of Heaven

God’s favor is unmerited grace and mercy shown and experienced by individuals. The Bible stresses the kindness and favor of God that is expressed through Jesus Christ. God demonstrates this favor throughout the Bible. One of the greatest marvels of God’s favor is that He freely gives this grace to individuals who do not deserve …

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Romans, Part 1

Romans, Part 1, The Gospel and God’s Righteousness The Book of Romans is one of the Apostle Paul’s 13 Epistles. It is his longest letter to the church. In the Book of Acts, the Holy Spirit put an urgency upon Paul to go to Jerusalem. He was warned that he would be bound and sent …

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Limitless Riches of Christ: Unlimited Grace

The limitless riches of Christ are revealed through the abundance of His unlimited grace. It is grace, the unmerited favor of God, that we have the substitutionary death of Christ. All of the blessings of God’s salvation that are in Christ Jesus come to us according to the riches of His grace. Unlimited Grace Ephesians …

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He is to me: Access to God

Jesus is to me the access to God and every blessing of His covenant. Have you ever been locked out? I remember one time I was downtown in Jefferson City, Missouri. I had gone into the post office and accidentally locked my keys in the car. That was before cell phones and there were no …

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Called into the fellowship of the Son, Part 16 – In the Heavenly Realms

Each of us need to know, understand and enter into our present connection with Christ in the heavenly realms. This connection is vital for the overcoming life. In the Epistle to the Ephesians, the Holy Spirit has indicated the rich blessings that God our Father has prepared for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-4 NKJV Blessed …

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The Gift, Given For You

2 Corinthians 9:15 NKJV Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! Often during His incarnation, Jesus spoke of His coming to this world to offer Himself a sacrifice and offering for the world. Christmas is a wonderful time to remember God’s unselfish giving. We are looking at the love of God that causes Him …

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Called into the fellowship of the Son, Part 12 — The Fellowship

Lately, we have been considering several things about this fellowship with God’s Son. Evaluate with me the fellowship we have with Jesus. Jesus demonstrated an ability to face life with positive faith and attitude. He was never taken by surprise by the occurrences of life. His faith in the Father never wavered or changed. He …

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Called into the fellowship of His Son — Part 9 —Jesus, I must have more!

Thanksgiving is a time of the year when we celebrate the bounty of God’s blessings. God has been so good to His people. In many ways, Thanksgiving is similar in concept to the Feast of Tabernacles or Ingathering. During this season, many families gather around the table and enjoy the fruits of many hours of …

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Called into the fellowship of His Son — Part 8 — What Jesus does for you!

We are considering the manifold benefits of being called into the fellowship of God’s Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Part of the joy we receive in the fellowship of God’s Son is His blessing and favor. We notice that every day with the Lord is filled with His benefits and blessing.   Psalm 103:1-5 NKJV …

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John, Part 26 — The Revelation of Jesus Christ —Getting the most out of what God gives

After feeding the multitude in John 6, the people followed Jesus to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus told them that they looked for Him because they ate the loaves and were filled. Although they enjoyed the loaves, the people missed the greater gift of God. All they could see was Jesus, …

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Unsearchable Riches of Christ: Unbounded Love

Ephesians 3:14–16 NKJV For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man,  Ephesians 3:17–19 …

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You Can Trust God With Your Family

Most of us have had moments when we felt a particular need to pray for our family. We trust God to protect and keep our families. We pray that no evil would influence their hearts or lives. We pray for the covering of the blood of Jesus. We trust God for our families when they …

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You Can Trust God Our Redeemer

The plan for redemption finds its origin in the mind and heart of God. As God was looking down through the ages of humanity, He realized that we would need help in several areas of life. Isaiah 59:15-17 NLT Yes, truth is gone, and anyone who tries a better life is soon attacked. The Lord …

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Protection

Much of the world is filled with fear right now. You need to know that God is greater than what is happening in the world right now. He is our shield and protection. 1 Peter 5:7 NIV Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 NLT Give all your …

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Oaks of Righteousness

When God gives us help where we live, He always makes us stronger. When God revealed this to Isaiah, He was showing how the Messiah would come to accomplish this is believer’s lives. Isaiah 61:1 NIV The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news …

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Grace for Living

James 4:6 NKJV But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” We are dependent on the grace that God gives. This is God’s favor for living. We rely on every blessing that comes from heaven. Deuteronomy 26:15 says, “Look down from Your holy habitation, from …

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The Barrel Is Not As Empty As You Think!

1 Kings 17:16 KJV And the barrel of meal wasted not, neither did the cruse of oil fail, according to the word of the LORD, which he spoke by Elijah. 1 Kings 17 shows us the difficulties and blessings of Elijah’s life. Elijah was one of God’s mighty prophets. In the Old Testament, God spoke …

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