Dec 12 2024
God had prepared for the coming of the Messiah from before the creation of the earth. He instructed prophets of old of the minute details of the fact, time, and nature of the Savior’s birth. Bethlehem, the city of David was to be the place of His birth, Numbers 24:17, 19; Micah 5:2. Kings would …
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Nov 22 2024
God has revealed Himself in such a way so that we know Him in His power and infinite supply. He is Jehovah – Jireh, the God who supplies all your need, according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19) He is the God of all grace and mercy, who forgives all your …
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Aug 27 2024
The mind that is controlled by the Spirit of God is different from a mind that is controlled by fleshly or carnal desires. The normal human mind is controlled by the desires of the flesh. When our mind is controlled by the Spirit, there is life and peace because the Holy Spirit directs our minds …
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Jul 18 2024
In a similar manner in which Jesus was a portrait of love and joy, He is a portrait of peace. His peace was much greater than what His disciples knew. The peace that they had was more transient and temporary. The peace that Jesus portrayed was lasting and persevered throughout every kind of circumstance. When …
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Jun 04 2024
In Romans 5, the Apostle Paul proceeds with the case for justification by showing several major blessings or benefits the believer possesses. All of these blessings come to the believer through their faith and connection with Christ. The book of Romans shows the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, (1:16). We have …
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Apr 03 2024
Ephesians 6 This final section shows how to walk in victory with the whole armor of God. Every child of God soon learns that life is filled with challenges and spiritual and physical warfare. Our victory over the principalities, powers, and rulers of darkness of this age is dependent upon the victory that Christ has …
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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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Jan 06 2024
Psalms 23 gives us great comfort in knowing that the Lord is our Shepherd. Anyone who has read these wonderful words has gained comfort, strength and encouragement. When David wrote these words, He had found the security of knowing the many great promises that the Lord our Shepherd has given us. A major part of …
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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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Dec 26 2023
One of the major influences of the Holy Spirit over the believer’s life is seen in the fruit of the Spirit. This fruit is the evidence of a transformed life where the inner man is strengthened with might through the Holy Spirit. As soon as an individual puts their faith and trust in the Lord …
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Dec 15 2023
Throughout the Old Testament, the promise of the Messiah was so great that the idea of it brought peace and joy to those who heard. His coming would change the dynamics of a world that was under the sway of the wicked one. The message of His coming referred to the One and only Son …
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Jul 08 2023
Limitless Riches of Christ — Inexpressible Joy As we proceed in considering the limitless riches that God has prepared for us in Christ, we notice how great God’s preparation has been for us. God has considered every aspect of our present and eternal life in giving His Son. Peter was considering the heavenly inheritance that …
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Jan 20 2023
Throughout the Bible, God has revealed Himself in various ways. Whenever He has spoken or come near, individuals were given a glimpse of God’s nature, character, power and person. Many times God’s appearance and word gave His people the strength and courage to face negative circumstances and the attack of the enemy. In Judges 6:24, …
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Dec 16 2022
God prepared for the coming of the Messiah for hundreds and thousands of years. He told prophets of old the details of the fact, time, and nature of the Savior’s birth. They were given details of His nativity and early years. After being given the details of His coming, birth, life, ministry, death and resurrection, …
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Feb 25 2022
How can we have abiding peace that keeps us in times of trouble? Psalms 46, shows God to be our defense even if the earth is removed. The ultimate goal of this Psalm is to show us that God is our refuge and a mighty fortress. Psalm 46:1-5NKJV God is our refuge and strength, A …
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Feb 19 2022
God does so many wonderful things for us through Christ that make a tremendous difference in our lives. Some of these changes are dramatic and instantaneous, while others are gradual and persistent. 1 John 5 demonstrates some of these amazing changes. 1 John 5:1 NKJV Whoever believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of …
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Feb 16 2022
Jesus was at the table giving final words of encouragement, instruction and preparation to His disciples. In our previous study, He told them to not be troubled or disturbed about what was going to happen. His words bring comfort and hope to every believer. As the meeting came to an end, Jesus made it clear …
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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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Oct 12 2021
In John 6, after feeding the multitude in the wilderness, Jesus and His disciples went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. People came to the place where Jesus fed the multitudes and did not find Him, so they also got into boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. When they found Him, …
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Jun 18 2021
Judges 6:24 NKJV So Gideon built an altar there to the Lord, and called it The-Lord-Is-Peace. Each of us need personal peace to survive in this world. Personal peace is the freedom from oppressive thoughts or emotions. Everyone talks about peace but nothing can take the place of personal peace, especially the peace that God …
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May 12 2021
JOHN, Part 2 – Witnesses to the revelation of Jesus Christ We are continuing our study into this wonderful revelation of Jesus Christ. John was exploring the Deity of Christ and His preincarnate work. John 1:1-5 NKJV In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He …
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Apr 07 2021
Everyone who has truly believed on the Lord Jesus Christ and have experienced His salvation knows something about this glorious and inexpressible joy. Pay attention to the superlatives that are mentioned in 1 Peter 1. Superlatives are the highest degree or quality of a thing. 1 Peter 1:3 NLT All praise to God, the Father …
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Apr 02 2021
For three years the disciples walked with Jesus and beheld His glory. They witnessed all manner of miracles, signs and wonders. Jesus answered their questions, told them the wonders of God’s wisdom and spoke of things that would come. In His presence they became transformed. The death of Jesus had a devastating effect on them. …
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Oct 12 2020
James wants believers to have mature, complete and full faith. This kind of faith produces a true calm, peace, and joy in the face of all kinds of trials. Over the years of pastoring, I have met several believers with this kind of faith. Obviously, I have encountered many who struggled with everything that happened. …
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Sep 10 2020
God has planned freedom, triumph and victory for His people. Most of us have had areas in our lives where we faced great challenges. Some of those challenges came from personal sins, needs, failures, or weaknesses. Some challenges came from family, associates, school or even people we do not know. We have had many challenges. …
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Jul 22 2020
When we face uncertain times we usually think naturally, but God is supernatural. God’s voice tells us to trust Him, even when we do not know the path that He wants us to take. Psalm 31:14-15 NKJV But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times …
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Feb 15 2020
Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Isaiah 26:3 NKJV You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is …
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