May 25 2024
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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May 09 2024
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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Mar 08 2024
We are presented with many instances in the Bible when God was more than enough. Scan through your Bible and you will see how people were surprised by God’s abundant supply. God’s abundant supply has been witnessed in the way that God intervenes in the lives of His people. He always comes through and supplies …
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Feb 24 2024
Throughout his reign, wars were waged against King David from all sides. He had a deep desire to establish a permanent house for God and he wanted to dwell in the midst of God’s presence. He knew that in God’s presence there was peace, joy, and contentment. Although he had experienced the pleasure of dwelling …
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Feb 17 2024
Have you ever been so full that you could not think of having more? It may have happened after that big Thanksgiving meal, when you ate a little bit of everything. Hours had passed but you were still full. It may have been after you faced so many trials, difficulties, losses or sicknesses that you …
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Feb 02 2024
In the New King James Translation, the title to Psalms 91 is “Safety in God’s Presence.” Psalm 91, Verses 1-2 showed us the confidence we have under God’s shadow. Verses 3-8 lets us know that those who trust in the Lord should have no fear. Verses 9-13 reveal God’s protection for those who make Him …
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Jan 26 2024
Psalm 91, Verses 1-2 showed us the confidence we have under God’s shadow. Verses 3-8 lets us know that those who trust in the Lord should have no fear. We should know that the Lord our God has everything under control. When we are confronted with spiritual warfare, we should not be afraid. He is …
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Jan 03 2024
With the birth of the Church and the enduement of power by the coming of the Holy Spirit, believers were made to become a living testimony of Jesus Christ. Along with the dynamic change in their nature and character by the fruit of the Spirit, God gave gifts to the church to equip them to …
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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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Nov 03 2023
Jeremiah 1:12 NKJV Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am ready to perform My word.” Everyone needs to hear this word from God. God is watching over everything that He has said and He is ready to perform His word. This covers every promise and prophecy. God is watching …
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Sep 22 2023
The most important thing that you can learn is what God has provided for you in Jesus Christ. We need to know the Lord in every way possible. Know Him as the Alpha and Omega, the Beginning and the End. Know Him as your Savior, Healer, and Deliverer. Know Him in every office and feature …
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Jun 23 2023
Of all the things that God has given us, the gift of His Son is the greatest gift. By the gift of God’s Son, the rich mercy and grace of God is demonstrated toward us. By Jesus Christ God’s Son, we are raised and made to sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. We …
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Apr 15 2023
Jehovah Rapha’ — The Lord Who Heals When God created Adam and Eve there was no curse, sickness, or death. They were living in the paradise that God had prepared with perfect health, strength and life. They could have lived on in that perfect place, but when they sinned it brought the curse, judgment and …
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Nov 18 2022
When Christ came, He made it possible for believers to be made a new creation. Are you ready for a change? Sometimes you just get tired of things being the way they have been. You know what that is like. You don’t really need a new sofa, but you just want a change. You didn’t …
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Nov 12 2022
Throughout the Bible, God revealed the power of the blood of Christ that procures wonderful blessings and changes. There is enough power in the blood of Jesus Christ to change your life. The ultimate revelation of the power of the blood of Christ is seen in the multitude of the redeemed from every tribe, tongue, …
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Oct 21 2022
David was like many of us. He faced all kinds of disasters, troubles, enemies and battles. What he faced is more than some of us can imagine. I don’t know what it would be like to come up against a lion, bear, or a giant. Those were extreme times when he needed God’s help. He …
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Oct 07 2022
Everyone that has put their faith and trust in God have faced moments when things did not work the way they thought. In the book of Mark, Jesus had crossed the Sea of Galilee again. While He was by the sea, a man named Jarius came and fell at His feet. Mark 5:23 NKJV He …
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Oct 01 2022
Many of the miracles, healings, signs and wonders that were done in the Bible were humanly impossible. These things were done to demonstrate that God is God. This is true from the things that were somewhat simple to the most complex supernatural events. I am not sure how difficult it would be to turn water …
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Sep 24 2022
Have you ever been hungry and all that was left were crumbs? The last time you looked there was one good sized piece of your favorite cake or pie. You went back to the kitchen and all that was left were crumbs. Most of the time, crumbs are not enough. In our story, a Canaanite …
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Apr 16 2022
Most of us have been confronted with situations that are too difficult for us to solve: Who will roll away the stone? Throughout the history of mankind, people have faced gigantic problems, sickness, diseases, and losses that seem impossible to be moved. Often in Biblical history, God’s people came up against impossible situations. Israel faced …
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Feb 04 2022
God wants you to know that He is ready to bring great relief, rest and refreshing for your souls. Hebrews 4, tells us, God promised rest. Although He gave promise of His rest, many did not believe and did not enter. As a result of unbelief, God swore, “They shall not enter My rest.” The …
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Dec 15 2021
John’s Gospel shows us some of the things that happened in the life of Christ. The Gospels show the events of the life of Christ from His birth to His ascension back to the Father. In the New Testament, we are given the revelation of Jesus Christ the Messiah, the Anointed Savior of the world.They …
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Nov 12 2021
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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Nov 03 2021
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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Sep 22 2021
We have been observing Jesus’ power and authority to give life and change people’s destiny. Jesus came as a light into the world and began revealing His glory. John 1:14 NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, …
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Sep 08 2021
As the revelation of Jesus Christ progresses in the Gospel of John, we begin seeing more of Who Jesus is, His power, mission, and glory. We have observed several signs, wonders, and miracles, and have noticed Christ’s authority when He spoke. Jesus has traveled much during the short time since He was baptized by John …
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Aug 31 2021
What we believe is very critical. People of all religions have a statement of faith or belief. Hindu pilgrims believe the sacred Ganges River can wash away a lifetime of sins. Muslims have five pillars of Islam. The fifth pillar of their faith is a pilgrimage to Mecca. Every adult Muslim must make at least …
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Aug 27 2021
When we consider the depth of what God has done for us in Christ, we cannot stop rejoicing with inexpressible joy and full glory. The Bible makes it clear that the joy He gives is associated with every good and perfect gift that comes down from the Father above. Think about the numbers of wonderful …
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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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May 20 2021
The Lord our God is Jehovah—Rapha, the God who heal us. Healing is the restoration of body, mind or spirit to a state of wholeness and well-being., (Exodus 1526) Many of us have had injuries or sicknesses that have left scars. Some of us have visible scars from things that have happened. Some of those …
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Apr 16 2021
When God made a covenant with His people, He said He would intervene in our lives by healing our diseases. Healing is an important part of God’s covenants with His people. After God’s people sinned, they called out to the Lord for mercy. Then God made a promise of His intervention if they would listen …
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Mar 09 2021
The Life of Faith, Part 12, A Study in James – Anointing With Oil Within this instruction on how to pray for the sick, we are told to anoint with oil when we pray for healing. James was not the first or only one to anoint with oil and lay hands on the sick for …
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Dec 08 2020
For thousands of years the promise stood that God would send a Redeemer and Savior. He promised that when He came, He would turn things around in this world. Isaiah 61 gives an indication of God’s Promise. He would declare good news to the poor. He would heal the brokenhearted. He would break the chains …
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Dec 01 2020
After God revealed that He would send a Redeemer, people received a new hope and anticipation. God said He would ransom their souls, everlasting joy would be on their heads, and sorrow and sighing would flee away. Throughout the ages, the promise of a Redeemer was represented as the Lord of Hosts, the Lord your …
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Nov 25 2020
During some of the most difficult days for God’s people, a prophet was sent with a message from God. For 39 chapters, Isaiah described the burden of judgment that came upon God’s people a result of disobedience. Isaiah 40 begins a transition that prepares a way for people to come to God. Isaiah 40:1-2 NIV …
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Nov 19 2020
Praise and thanksgiving is a natural attitude of gratitude that flows from our innermost being. Psalm 100 gives a lesson on thanksgiving. Psalm 100:1-5 NIV84 Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who …
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Oct 31 2020
2 Corinthians 9:15 NKJV Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift! We are entering a time of thanksgiving this month. We all have so many things to be thankful for. I want to challenge you to offer up thanks to God for His indescribable gifts. Today, we want to give thanks to God for …
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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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Mar 13 2020
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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Mar 07 2020
Several years passed from the time Abraham was told to leave his homeland until his descendants crossed over the Jordan River to take possession of the land. Abraham believed that God was going to give the land to his descendants and he never doubted God’s promise. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses and Joshua were given the …
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Feb 21 2020
Isaiah was given this word of prophecy from the Sovereign Lord. It is a message about the liberty that will be given when Messiah comes. Jesus had been baptized by John in the Jordan River and was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. After defeating the devil …
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Feb 01 2020
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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Jan 11 2020
After God delivered the children of Israel from Egypt, they wandered in the Wilderness of Sin. This was no small congregation of people. There were in excess of three million people following Moses. Fifteen days after they departed from Egypt, the supply of food was not sufficient to sustain life or strength. Exodus 16:3 NKJV …
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Jan 10 2020
Mercy is compassion and care. It is specifically the compassion and care that God demonstrates in His kindness toward us. 2 Corinthians 1:3 NKJV Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort.” I want to call your attention to that phrase: “The …
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