“For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision” ~ Galatians 2:14 *** “And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the […]
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“And Nathanael said unto him, Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth? Philip saith unto him, Come and see.” ~ John 1:46 In John 1:43-51, we find a story of Jesus assembling the 12 disciples. In this particular instance, Jesus seeks Philip, who accepts His invitation to follow Him. In turn, Philip follows
Series- “Comfort One Another” Sermon- “To Abound More and More” Key Verse[s]: 1 Thessalonians 4 Corresponding Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vyM3hH8mEE&t=2s Notes– “To Abound More and More” Walking in the Will of God 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 “___________ people are comforted people” We are called to “__________ our vessel” (v. 4) This is a similar meaning as to “win”
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Mowing. For many, it’s a reality of life in the summer months for many. You mow one Saturday, and then give it a week or two and your yard has returned to its original disheveled state, begging to me trodden again with a mower. I know, you know what I am talking about. Sometimes, mowing
Christians are always seeking to “be better.” The proof is in the pudding. The contemporary Christian book market is flooded, and frankly, oversaturated, with “Christian” self-help books. If you don’t believe me, allow me to name a few of the best-selling Christian books this week according to Audible, an app many enjoy. Balance: Positioning Yourself
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“The traveler sees what he sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.” ~ G.K. Chesterton Our life is but a splinter, on a tree of time that never ceases to grow. As a believer, one should come early to the realization that this world is not our home. Therefore, if this world
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The tune, “God Save the King/Queen,” is a popular tune in sheet music and was used by many nations. In America, its history can be traced to Samuel F. Smith (1808-1895). In 1832, he put words to what is now known as “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee” which has become an unofficial American anthem. There
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“But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 15:57). The hymn “Victory in Jesus” was written by Eugene M. Barlett (December 24th, 1885, to January 25th, 1941). Two years before his death from complications of a stroke, the song first appeared in a paperback song book
6:11 But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness. Fleeing is a reiteration of the phrase found in 1 Timothy 6:5 that urges the believer to withdraw themselves from the “perverse disputing” that “gain is godliness.” Following this statement, we find that this evil mindset
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Have you ever been driving and while flipping through radio stations, found that there was nothing good to hear? I do not mean nothing good as in positive, I mean there is just nothing worthwhile to listen to. If yes, as most have had this happen, what station do you eventually give up and stop