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Personal Witnessing
We can learn several key things from Acts 17:17-34 about personal witnessing. Here are a few. 1. Be Observant: Paul noticed the many idols in Athens and concluded that the people of the city were "very…
Created 26 days ago
Acts 17:22 (NLT), Acts 17:23 (NLT), Acts 17:24 (NLT), Acts 17:25 (NLT), Acts 17:26 (NLT), Acts 17:27 (NLT), Acts 17:28 (NLT), Acts 17:29 (NLT), Acts 17:30 (NLT), Acts 17:31 (NLT), Acts 17:32 (NLT), Acts 17:33 (NLT), Acts 17:34 (NLT)
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Don't Worry Be Happy
"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. “So don’t worry about tomorrow..."(Matthew 6:33, 34 NLT) As Christians, many realities from our…
Created 2 months ago
Matthew 6:33 (NLT), Matthew 6:34 (NLT), Revelation 2:4 (NLT), Revelation 2:5 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — 21-Day Challenge
2012-02-24
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Too Much To Gain To Lose
"Then Jesus said to His disciples, If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses…
Created 4 months ago
Matthew 16:24 (NKJV), Matthew 16:25 (NKJV), Matthew 16:26 (NKJV)
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All You Need is. God's Call
All the servant of God needs to do the will of God is God's call. With the call comes God's Presence, power and revelation. God called Moses, promised to be with him and told him the He would show him…
Created 5 months ago
Exodus 4:10 (NLT), Exodus 4:11 (NLT), Exodus 4:12 (NLT), Exodus 4:13 (NLT), Exodus 4:14 (NLT), Exodus 4:15 (NLT), Exodus 4:16 (NLT), Exodus 4:17 (NLT)
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The Harder They Come The More We Overcome
The Egyptians tried to wear down the Hebrew people by forcing them into slavery and mistreating them. Instead, the Hebrews multiplied and grew stronger. When we are burdened or mistreated, we may feel…
Created 5 months ago
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Paradigm Shift!
I"It will no longer matter where you worship [even]...in Jerusalem." This was a jaw dropping shift in religious understanding and if Jesus was speaking to a Jew; He would likely be scolded very severely.…
Created 5 months ago
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Do You Believe God
"Although Abram had been demonstrating his faith through his actions, it was his belief in the Lord, not his actions, that made Abram right with God. We, too, can have a right relationship with God by…
Created 5 months ago
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Start a Peer Group Meeting
Here's a great example for establishing a home or peer group for the purpose of missions. Matthew invited his friends and colleagues for dinner so that Jesus would have an opportunity to talk with them.…
Created 5 months ago
Matthew 9:10 (NLT), Matthew 9:11 (NLT), Matthew 9:12 (NLT), Matthew 9:13 (NLT)
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God's Promise to us for 2012
"For I am planting seeds of peace and prosperity among you. The grapevines will be heavy with fruit. The earth will produce its crops, and the heavens will release the dew. Once more I will cause the…
Created 5 months ago
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Let the godly strike me
"Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it. But I pray constantly against the wicked and their deeds." (Psalm 141:5 NLT) The…
Created 5 months ago
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God our Keeper
Someone tried breaking into our house two days ago. Thankfully one of our sons was home and scared off the would be burglar. Immediately we began thinking about what additional security measures to take.…
Created 6 months ago
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Trust in God is Security
Mount Zion was located on a cliff with sheer drops on all sides except one. It was hard to attack because an enemy could only attack from one side, but would be in clear sight of warriors and archers…
Created 6 months ago
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False Religion + Wealth
This is still a most deadly combo, idolatry and money. The political and religious leaders of Israel had led the enculturation of the nation, which had drifted so far from God it became immersed into…
Created 6 months ago
Hosea 5:7 (NLT), Matthew 6:24 (NLT), Matthew 6:33 (NLT), 1 Timothy 6:10 (NLT)
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Draw Near to God
James gives hope and concrete actions for drawing close to God. His key point is that God graciously provides us of the path back to him. In verses 1-5 of the chapter James identifies the spirit of…
Created 6 months ago
James 4:6 (NLT), James 4:7 (NLT), James 4:8 (NLT), James 4:9 (NLT), James 4:10 (NLT)
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Humor The Preacher!
A characteristic of a nation or a person; on the brink of judgment is cynicism re the Word of God. The surprising thing is that this cynicism characterizes not only unbelievers but also professing Christians.…
Created 6 months ago
Ezekiel 33:30 (NLT), Ezekiel 33:31 (NLT), Ezekiel 33:32 (NLT), Ezekiel 33:33 (NLT)
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Name it Claim it: O Yeah?
The blessed life is promised to those who honor God and obey Him. God's promises are freely given but they are conditional. God's love is unfailing but unfailing love is no rubber stamp of a sinful lifestyle.…
Created 6 months ago
Ezekiel 33:23 (NLT), Ezekiel 33:24 (NLT), Ezekiel 33:25 (NLT), Ezekiel 33:26 (NLT)
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Death numbness!
“Then the people will say, ‘Why should we wait here to die? Come, let’s go to the fortified towns and die there. For the Lord our God has decreed our destruction and has given us a cup of poison to drink…
Created 7 months ago
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A Den of Thieves
Don’t you yourselves admit that this Temple, which bears my name, has become a den of thieves? Surely I see all the evil going on there. I, the Lord, have spoken! (Jeremiah 7:11 NLT) God's house becomes…
Created 7 months ago
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What time is it?
Even the stork that flies across the sky knows the time of her migration, as do the turtledove, the swallow, and the crane. They all return at the proper time each year. But not my people! They do not…
Created 7 months ago
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Judgment Breaks God's Heart
Judgment is God's strange work. He takes no pleasure in it. He however judges sinful man because He loves us. It seems confusing to say God judges out of love until we consider a parent disciplining a…
Created 7 months ago
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Use Me Lord
In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you…
Created 7 months ago
2 Timothy 2:20 (NLT), 2 Timothy 2:21 (NLT), 2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT)
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Don't Go Back to Egypt
Egypt typifies the former bondage to Tyrant Sin in the OT. God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt is the classic Old Testament picture of salvation. Egypt is where God in Christ has saved us from. God…
Created 7 months ago
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Perhaps: A Divine Wish?
Perhaps the people of Judah will repent when they hear again all the terrible things I have planned for them. Then I will be able to forgive their sins and wrongdoings.” (Jeremiah 36:3 NLT) I find in…
Created 7 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-10-21
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Entire Sanctification
Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT) God wants to make…
Created 8 months ago
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Entire Sanctification
Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. (1 Thessalonians 5:23 NLT) God wants to make…
Created 8 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights
2011-09-14
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-09-07
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Isaiah 1:13
Isaiah 1:13 (NLT)
Stop bringing me your meaningless gifts; the incense of your offerings disgusts me! As for your celebrations of the new moon and the Sabbath and your special days for fasting— they are all sinful and false. I want no more of your pious meetings.Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2011-08-30
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-08-25
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Earned a Badge — Completed 3 Reading Plans
2011-06-01
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-02-23
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-28
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-01-24
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-05
