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Fighting the Old Life
Ephesians 4:17-32 Christians are to take off and abandon, as a role in costume, the way that they lived before they learned about Jesus and to put on in its place the life of Jesus. I find that when…
Created 5 months ago
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One Spirit: One Lord: One Body
The Messiah, having unified us as one body, gave us gifts to ensure our growth to Christ-filled, unwavering maturity. Verses 2-4 have reminded me lately that if I become irritated with a fellow believer,…
Created 5 months ago
Ephesians 4:1 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:2 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:3 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:4 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:5 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:6 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:7 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:8 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:9 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:10 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:11 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:12 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:13 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:14 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:15 (HCSB), Ephesians 4:16 (HCSB)
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Captivity captive
Ephesians 4:8 (NET)
Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he capturedcaptives; he gave gifts to men,"Created 5 months ago
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Pursuing the good of others
1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Because we are being sanctified and Christ will return, we should respect our leaders and think corporately for the good of the community. Application: Paul says be patient with…
Created 6 months ago
1 Thessalonians 5:12 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:13 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:14 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:15 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:16 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:17 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:19 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:20 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:23 (HCSB), 1 Thessalonians 5:24 (HCSB)
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Encouraged in the Second Coming
1 Thessalonians 4:13—5:11 Concerning the second coming of Jesus We should encourage each other with the knowledge that those who are dead will be with us when we see the Lord. (4:13-18) In sobriety…
Created 6 months ago
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Passion for sanctification
1 Thessalonians 3 Paul and Timothy want to see the Thessalonians so badly that Paul sends Timothy to check on them and encourage them. The thing I see lacking in my own life is a daily passion for those…
Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-12-09
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-12-09
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A heart of soft clay
1 Thessalonians 1 & 2 The receptive nature of the Thessalonians and their softness of heart, malleable to the forming hands of God through his message, gives great proof of their conversion and calling,…
Created 6 months ago
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Abiding-Life
Colossians 3-4:6 Those who's abiding-life is in the Messiah must put their minds into doing what is pure and beneficial to others, which concurrently directs the mind out of an abiding-life aimed at…
Created 6 months ago
Colossians 3:1 (HCSB), Colossians 3:2 (HCSB), Colossians 3:3 (HCSB), Colossians 4:6 (HCSB)
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wholeness
Colossians 2 Be joined together with other believers in love, encouraging one another, so that none of you will be drawn away by false teachings and philosophies claiming that wholeness of person can…
Created 6 months ago
Colossians 2:1 (HCSB), Colossians 2:2 (HCSB), Colossians 2:3 (HCSB), Colossians 2:4 (HCSB), Colossians 2:5 (HCSB), Colossians 2:6 (HCSB), Colossians 2:7 (HCSB), Colossians 2:8 (HCSB), Colossians 2:9 (HCSB), Colossians 2:10 (HCSB), Colossians 2:11 (HCSB), Colossians 2:12 (HCSB), Colossians 2:13 (HCSB), Colossians 2:14 (HCSB), Colossians 2:15 (HCSB), Colossians 2:16 (HCSB), Colossians 2:17 (HCSB), Colossians 2:18 (HCSB), Colossians 2:19 (HCSB), Colossians 2:20 (HCSB), Colossians 2:21 (HCSB), Colossians 2:22 (HCSB), Colossians 2:23 (HCSB)
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presenting others in maturity to Christ
Colossians 1:21-23 He has reconciled you and will present you perfected if you remain faithful to the Gospel. 1:23-29 God has revealed the hidden mystery of his Gospel to his saints charging them with…
Created 6 months ago
Colossians 1:21 (HCSB), Colossians 1:22 (HCSB), Colossians 1:23 (HCSB), Colossians 1:24 (HCSB), Colossians 1:25 (HCSB), Colossians 1:26 (HCSB), Colossians 1:27 (HCSB), Colossians 1:28 (HCSB), Colossians 1:29 (HCSB)
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Christ is preeminent
Christ is the Head, sustainer, and reconciler of all things for his own pleasure and Glory. I desire to be like Christ. I desire, by his authority and enabling, to exercise dominion over creation, to…
Created 7 months ago
Colossians 1:15 (HCSB), Colossians 1:16 (HCSB), Colossians 1:17 (HCSB), Colossians 1:18 (HCSB), Colossians 1:19 (HCSB), Colossians 1:20 (HCSB)
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our hearts flow out in service and care
Phil 4.10-19 Paul as pastor is most concerned with the expressions of growth in his people's hearts. His own well being he sees only as a tool to benefit the church. His desperate situations are opportunities…
Created 7 months ago
Philippians 4:10 (HCSB), Philippians 4:11 (HCSB), Philippians 4:12 (HCSB), Philippians 4:13 (HCSB), Philippians 4:14 (HCSB), Philippians 4:15 (HCSB), Philippians 4:16 (HCSB), Philippians 4:17 (HCSB), Philippians 4:18 (HCSB), Philippians 4:19 (HCSB)
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mindset and confident peace
Phil 4.1-9 After urging some believers towards unity, Paul directs the church to the real battle in their lives: their minds and attitudes. He encourages them to dwell in the mind of Christ, rejoicing…
Created 7 months ago
Philippians 4:1 (HCSB), Philippians 4:2 (HCSB), Philippians 4:3 (HCSB), Philippians 4:4 (HCSB), Philippians 4:5 (HCSB), Philippians 4:6 (HCSB), Philippians 4:7 (HCSB), Philippians 4:8 (HCSB), Philippians 4:9 (HCSB)
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we will receive what we truly desire
Phil 3.18-21 Those who follow their appetites seeking only to appease their own lusts are enemies of the Gospel. The terminus of their affection is earthly and will not last beyond their death. We, however,…
Created 7 months ago
Philippians 3:18 (HCSB), Philippians 3:19 (HCSB), Philippians 3:20 (HCSB), Philippians 3:21 (HCSB)
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follow his example
Phil 3.12-17 Paul says that he does not yet fully know Christ and he is not complete, perfect, but he knows that Christ is at work within him, so he continues to pursue Christ with all he is. His ultimate…
Created 7 months ago
Philippians 3:12 (HCSB), Philippians 3:13 (HCSB), Philippians 3:14 (HCSB), Philippians 3:15 (HCSB), Philippians 3:16 (HCSB), Philippians 3:17 (HCSB)
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knowing Jesus
Phil 3:1-11 Paul's goal is chiefly to know Jesus, abandoning all he was before and gaining solidarity and fellowship with him. Paul rejects his own attempts to be good and only clings to Jesus' goodness.…
Created 7 months ago
Philippians 3:8 (HCSB), Philippians 3:9 (HCSB), Philippians 3:10 (HCSB), Philippians 3:11 (HCSB)
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enduring in good works without complaining
Phil 2:12-18 1. Strive in reverent fear to produce good works knowing that if God is not at work within you then you will follow your own destructive desires into hell. 2. Those who continue in faith…
Created 8 months ago
Philippians 2:12 (HCSB), Philippians 2:13 (HCSB), Philippians 2:14 (HCSB), Philippians 2:15 (HCSB)
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Unified humility
Phil 2-1-4 Paul asks rhetorically if then they have the love of Christ and fellowship of the Spirit and are showing compassion to one another, they should be putting aside any desires for selfish advancement…
Created 8 months ago
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Ultimate freedom of obedience
Phil 2:5-11 Jesus was the ultimate example exhibiting ultimate obedience. Jesus did not seek his own fame or advancement. He did not seek to justify or validate himself. He found his identity, peace…
Created 8 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-10-10
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Equally Skilled
Micah 7:1-9 (NLT)
How miserable I am! I feel like the fruit picker after the harvest who can find nothing to eat. Not a cluster of grapes or a single early fig can be found to satisfy my hunger.Created 10 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-05-23
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1 John 2:1
1 John 2:1 (ESV)
My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-05-01