Nov 05 2024
In Romans 12, the Apostle Paul presents another transition in Christian living that is a result of what has been presented in the previous chapters. The word therefore points back to previous exhortations upon which the next section rests. Upon the basis of what has previously been referred to, we are to take this action. …
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Oct 23 2024
The letter to the Romans was given to provoke a response and lead people to Christ. In the first 8 chapters, we were shown how justification and righteousness are accomplished through Christ. We were shown our own weakness and sin and then God’s plan to redeem and save through Christ. Romans 9-11 reveals the way …
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Jul 26 2024
Galatians 5:22 NIV But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, We have considered the portrait of Christ’s love, joy, and peace. We have enjoyed and have been sustained by the love, joy and peace that He gives. We are going to consider the portrait of Christ’s patience or …
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Jun 21 2024
We have heard much about God’s amazing grace. Grace is God’s kindness. When God passed before Moses on Sinai, He proclaimed, “The LORD, the Lord God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abounding in goodness and truth, keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin,” (Exodus 34:6-7). God’s generous grace is the basis for …
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Jun 14 2024
Everyone needs grace and mercy from God. In Ephesians 2, we are shown our need for God’s rich mercy. We were all dead in trespasses and sins, but God took action. This is the rich mercy of God. Ephesians 2:4 tells us,“But God, Who is rich is mercy, because of His great love with which …
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Jun 07 2024
We are going to consider what it means to live by grace. Grace is God’s unmerited favor. There are three major parts of the Christian life. The first part is becoming a Christian. Salvation is when we come into a personal relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us, “By …
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Apr 19 2024
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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Apr 16 2024
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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Apr 12 2024
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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Apr 09 2024
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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Feb 14 2024
The prayer of intercession brought the Apostle Paul to discuss the power of God to raise Christ from the dead. Chapter 1 emphasizes our possessions in Christ and chapter 2 our position in Christ. The believer’s position in Christ determines what they have and what they can do. Regardless of where the King of England …
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Dec 29 2023
The Book of Psalms includes songs, prayers, and poetry that express the deepest passion of worship, praise, and petition toward God. The Psalmists poured out their souls in heart-felt expressions brought on by the greatest battles, difficulties and challenges of human experiences. Over the next three weeks we will be looking at one of the …
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Aug 29 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 11 —The Ark of the Covenant The Lord our God is the Master Designer of all things. He is the Designer of tabernacles and temples. He is also the Designer of the universe and our lives. He has a plan and strategy. He didn’t just tell Moses to build a tent and …
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Aug 14 2023
The Tabernacle, Part 9 — The Bronze Altar After God had instructed the people to give freely so that there may be a place for them to meet and worship God, the tabernacle was constructed. Each piece of the tabernacle and its furniture was built according to the pattern given Moses on Mount Sinai. The …
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Jun 17 2023
God has prepared the limitless riches of Christ for you. Included in those limitless riches is the unlimited grace of God. You need to keep reminding yourself that God has prepared limitless riches of Christ. Ephesians 2:4-9 NKJV But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, …
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Jun 09 2023
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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Jun 02 2023
In varying degrees, we all have discovered some of the limitless riches of Christ. As we consider the vast riches of Christ, we must come to know that God is extravagant toward us for a purpose. Although He has prepared for us the limitless riches of Christ, God does not waste what He has made …
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May 27 2023
We want to explore the limitless riches that have been prepared for us in Christ. Ephesians 3:17-19 talks about the width, length, depth and height of the vast riches that are in Christ. Consider that you were standing on the bank of a great ocean that is beyond your ability to pass. I remember the …
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Oct 29 2022
In the Old Testament and covenant, God provided a place for people to find mercy and grace to help in time of need. God prepared this holy place where the spiritual and physical need of His people could be met. It was a holy place where the glory of God would come down. It is …
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Sep 03 2022
The fact that God is sovereign guarantees the stability of creation and everything in our lives. Our hope and faith are secure because God is sovereign, infallible, and unchanging. Almighty God has sufficient knowledge, wisdom and power to do His will. His sovereignty is revealed in His ability to bring to completion everything that …
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Feb 11 2022
God the Father has made it clear that His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, is enough. Consider the many blessings that God has made available through Jesus Christ. You will find that Jesus is always enough. He has provided enough mercy, grace and blessing. He has provided enough joy, peace, and love. His blood is …
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Dec 10 2021
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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Oct 22 2021
1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. You are called into the fellowship of God’s Son… God Almighty has issued a call to come into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. The potential of the call falls …
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Oct 16 2021
1 Corinthians 1:9 NKJV God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Think about this: “You were called…” We are going to examine the process of the call into the fellowship of God’s Son. In 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Paul describes God’s availability to the fathers. …
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Jul 28 2021
Jesus met with Nicodemus and told him that, “God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved.” Jesus is showing Nicodemus and us God’s love that makes it possible for believers to not perish but have everlasting life. The love of God is the …
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Jul 16 2021
God intervenes in our lives in various ways. He has revealed Himself to us as our Healer, Deliver, Defender, Helper, Shepherd, and Savior. In every way that He has intervened, God has shown us His grace, mercy, and power. We are all in desperate need of His intervention to help and save us from our …
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Jun 04 2021
The Bible frequently tells us that the Lord our God cares for us. Jesus made this message clear when He said, “I am the Bread of Life” in John 6:35. Then He said “I am the Light of the world” in John 8:12. He called Himself the “Door of the sheep” in John 10:7. He …
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Mar 23 2021
Within the household of believers we talk much about God’s grace. The depth of the riches of God’s grace can be measured by the gift of God that made that grace available to us. The book of Ephesians refers to the wealth of unsearchable riches that are provided us in Christ. We are going to …
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Mar 17 2021
As we continue growing in the knowledge of the Lord, we come to know that language cannot adequately give expression to the profound riches that are in Christ. For two-thousand years, believers have been drawing from the riches that are only found in Christ. Does it sound like a contradiction? You have been blessed by …
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Sep 17 2020
When we hear the word “curse,” several negative thoughts flood our minds. The curse brings images of something evil. Curse refers to spoken obscenities or profanities. The people of Moab had heard that Israel was a Blessed company of Invincible Champions. God had blessed His people and set them free. Balak, the king of Moab, …
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Aug 26 2020
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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Jul 28 2020
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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