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Danger, Defense and Desire: A Christ-Centered Approach to False Teachers
Here we see the danger that Paul warns about, about false teachers. In Acts 20, Paul warned the elders before leaving. The warning still stands today. False teachers will come up from within the church,…
Created 6 days ago
1 Timothy 1:3 (NIV), 1 Timothy 1:4 (NIV), 1 Timothy 1:5 (NIV), 1 Timothy 1:6 (NIV), 1 Timothy 1:7 (NIV)
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Grace, Mercy & Peace
We tend to skip introductions and genealogies. Paul writes these blessings in his greeting fro Christ Jesus our Lord. All of Paul's letters have greetings just like this. He specifically uses Grace &…
Created 13 days ago
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Second Letter to the Church at Ephesis
Ephesis was located in modern day Turkey. All major trade routes went through Ephesis. The church in Ephesis was known as "The Mother Church". Paul started his ministry at Ephesis. "The angel at the…
Created 3 months ago
Revelation 2:1 (MSG), Revelation 2:2 (MSG), Revelation 2:3 (MSG), Revelation 2:4 (MSG), Revelation 2:5 (MSG), Revelation 2:6 (MSG), Revelation 2:7 (MSG)
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Standing with the Armor
Be Strengthened - Part 2 Paul is writing while in jail chained to a 260+ pound Roman Centurion. Isaiah reminded Israel the God is the source of their strength. Paul reminds us here that God is the…
Created 3 months ago
Ephesians 6:10 (NIV), Ephesians 6:11 (NIV), Ephesians 6:12 (NIV), Ephesians 6:13 (NIV), Ephesians 6:14 (NIV), Ephesians 6:15 (NIV), Ephesians 6:16 (NIV), Ephesians 6:17 (NIV), Ephesians 6:18 (NIV), Ephesians 6:19 (NIV), Ephesians 6:20 (NIV)
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Be Strengthened
Great way for Paul to end his letter, "BE STRONG". Comes as an passive command. Where do we often look for our strength? Scriptures usually compare weak vs strong. 1 Corinthians 12. We're strong in…
Created 3 months ago
Ephesians 6:10 (NIV), Ephesians 6:11 (NIV), Ephesians 6:12 (NIV), Ephesians 6:13 (NIV), Ephesians 6:14 (NIV), Ephesians 6:15 (NIV), Ephesians 6:16 (NIV), Ephesians 6:17 (NIV), Ephesians 6:18 (NIV), Ephesians 6:19 (NIV), Ephesians 6:20 (NIV)
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God's Response To Spiritual Depression
Remember you will always have resistance. Read 1 Kings 19:1-18, first 9 verses set the seen. Elijah, Champion of God. Had just beat Baal priests. Ran for his life from Jezebel. At this point, God called…
Created 3 months ago
1 Kings 19:9 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:10 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:11 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:12 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:13 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:14 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:15 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:16 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:17 (MSG), 1 Kings 19:18 (MSG)
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Christian Submission: Slaves & Masters
When most, including myself, hear the word "work", people would try to avoid or only think of it as 9-to-5. Children think of it as that thing that mommy and daddy do that makes them tired. Proper Christian…
Created 4 months ago
Ephesians 6:5 (MSG), Ephesians 6:6 (MSG), Ephesians 6:7 (MSG), Ephesians 6:8 (MSG), Ephesians 6:9 (MSG)
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The Household Code continues.
The Household Code continues. Paul addresses children, then parents (in general) and then fathers specifically. Children were present at the church when this was read. The children sat and learned/listened…
Created 4 months ago
Ephesians 6:1 (MSG), Ephesians 6:2 (MSG), Ephesians 6:3 (MSG), Ephesians 6:4 (MSG)
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Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
but those who hope in the lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.Created 4 months ago
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Live Life Worthy of Salvation
Do NOT walk as unwise but as wise. To be unwise is to say God doesn't exist. To be wise is to be obedient. Do NOT be foolish but understand. * A fool is one who lives apart from God. Do NOT get drunk…
Created 6 months ago
Ephesians 5:15 (MSG), Ephesians 5:16 (MSG), Ephesians 5:17 (MSG), Ephesians 5:18 (MSG), Ephesians 5:19 (MSG), Ephesians 5:20 (MSG), Ephesians 5:21 (MSG)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-12-11
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Live With the Lights On
live in a manner worthy of your calling - live in humility - live in unity - live empowered by Holy Spirit - live distinct from unbelieving world - live putting off old & putting on new God sets the…
Created 6 months ago
Ephesians 5:1 (MSG), Ephesians 5:2 (MSG), Ephesians 5:3 (MSG), Ephesians 5:4 (MSG), Ephesians 5:5 (MSG), Ephesians 5:6 (MSG), Ephesians 5:7 (MSG), Ephesians 5:8 (MSG), Ephesians 5:9 (MSG), Ephesians 5:10 (MSG), Ephesians 5:11 (MSG), Ephesians 5:12 (MSG), Ephesians 5:13 (MSG), Ephesians 5:14 (MSG)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-10-02
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Walk in Manner of Which You Are Called
When looking for a church, people tend to not look for reading of Scripture, preaching from Scripture, loving one another. Four Ethical Callings 1) Humility - having right view of self in relation to…
Created 8 months ago
Ephesians 4:1 (MSG), Ephesians 4:2 (MSG), Ephesians 4:3 (MSG), Ephesians 4:4 (MSG), Ephesians 4:5 (MSG), Ephesians 4:6 (MSG), Ephesians 4:7 (MSG), Ephesians 4:8 (MSG), Ephesians 4:9 (MSG), Ephesians 4:10 (MSG), Ephesians 4:11 (MSG), Ephesians 4:12 (MSG), Ephesians 4:13 (MSG), Ephesians 4:14 (MSG), Ephesians 4:15 (MSG), Ephesians 4:16 (MSG)
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Grounded & Rooted in God's Love
"I bow my knees to the father" - ancient world would bow for respect of senior person, today we stand-up (especially in the military). Paul prays that we (Ephesians) will be strengthened before praying…
Created 8 months ago
Ephesians 3:14 (MSG), Ephesians 3:15 (MSG), Ephesians 3:16 (MSG), Ephesians 3:17 (MSG), Ephesians 3:18 (MSG), Ephesians 3:19 (MSG), Ephesians 3:20 (MSG), Ephesians 3:21 (MSG)
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Forgiveness
Back then the custom was to only forgive a person 3 times. Jesus doubled it and added one. These two servants had acquired so much debt that neither one would ever be able to pay it back. More damage…
Created 9 months ago
Matthew 18:18 (MSG), Matthew 18:19 (MSG), Matthew 18:20 (MSG), Matthew 18:21 (MSG), Matthew 18:22 (MSG), Matthew 18:23 (MSG), Matthew 18:24 (MSG), Matthew 18:25 (MSG), Matthew 18:26 (MSG), Matthew 18:27 (MSG), Matthew 18:28 (MSG), Matthew 18:29 (MSG), Matthew 18:30 (MSG), Matthew 18:31 (MSG), Matthew 18:32 (MSG), Matthew 18:33 (MSG), Matthew 18:34 (MSG), Matthew 18:35 (MSG)
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Paul, prisoner for Christ
Acts 21:27-35 - Paul was under "house arrest" when writing this letter. "House arrest" means he was handcuffed to a Roman guard. He was arrested for bringing a gentile into the temple.
Created 9 months ago
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United in Christ
40,000 Christian denominations. Divided by race, age, music preference in worship, translation of Bible, etc. What's next, splitting the church by football teams?! How can we be one in Christ if we…
Created 9 months ago
Ephesians 2:1 (MSG), Ephesians 2:2 (MSG), Ephesians 2:3 (MSG), Ephesians 2:4 (MSG), Ephesians 2:5 (MSG), Ephesians 2:6 (MSG), Ephesians 2:7 (MSG), Ephesians 2:8 (MSG), Ephesians 2:9 (MSG), Ephesians 2:10 (MSG), Ephesians 2:11 (MSG), Ephesians 2:12 (MSG), Ephesians 2:13 (MSG), Ephesians 2:14 (MSG), Ephesians 2:15 (MSG), Ephesians 2:16 (MSG), Ephesians 2:17 (MSG), Ephesians 2:18 (MSG), Ephesians 2:19 (MSG), Ephesians 2:20 (MSG), Ephesians 2:21 (MSG), Ephesians 2:22 (MSG)
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Isaiah 59:1-2
Isaiah 59:1-2 (NIV)
Surely the arm of the lord is not too short to save, nor his ear too dull to hear.Created 10 months ago
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many mansions
John 14:1-4 (NIV)
"Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.Created 10 months ago
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This conversation takes place during the last week…
This conversation takes place during the last week of Jesus' ministry. What does it mean to be the "body of Christ?" 613 laws, and they forgot about a prayer in Deuteronomy. First and foremost,…
Created 11 months ago
Matthew 22:34 (NIV), Matthew 22:35 (NIV), Matthew 22:36 (NIV), Matthew 22:37 (NIV), Matthew 22:38 (NIV), Matthew 22:39 (NIV), Matthew 22:40 (NIV)
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Pharisee
Luke 18:10-13 (NIV)
"Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.Created 12 months ago
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Romans 6:23
Romans 6:23 (NIV)
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.Created 12 months ago
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God is a liar?
If God is a liar, then we're all doomed. 'Nough said. Not only did God give witness to who Jesus was/is, but so did several men. If we believe whay the men have said, then there shouldn't be any doubting…
Created 12 months ago
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False Teachers throughout the history of the church.
False teachers were on the scene back in the day of the early church. John wrote the letter to tell believers to not believe everything we hear. Always test the spirits to see if they are from God. Anti-Christs…
Created about 1 year ago
1 John 4:1 (NIV), 1 John 4:2 (NIV), 1 John 4:3 (NIV), 1 John 4:4 (NIV), 1 John 4:5 (NIV), 1 John 4:6 (NIV)
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Which are you?
Two kinds of people, Children of God (sheep/lambs) and children of the devil (goats).
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-03-13
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Untitled Note
"And so we are" relates to Genesis 1 where God spoke "and it was so."
Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-03-13
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-03-13
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John 3:16
John 3:16 (NIV)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.Created about 1 year ago
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John 15:13
John 15:13 (NIV)
Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.Created about 1 year ago
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Acts 16:31
Acts 16:31 (NIV)
They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household."Created about 1 year ago
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Romans 3:23
Romans 3:23 (NIV)
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,Created about 1 year ago
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Romans 5:7
Romans 5:7 (NIV)
Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.Created about 1 year ago
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1 Corinthians 15:3
1 Corinthians 15:3 (NIV)
For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,Created about 1 year ago
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1 Corinthians 15:4
1 Corinthians 15:4 (NIV)
that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,Created about 1 year ago
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2 Timothy 2:15
2 Timothy 2:15 (NIV)
Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.Created about 1 year ago
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1 John 1:8
1 John 1:8 (NIV)
If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.Created about 1 year ago