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  • Psalm 51:1-19

    Psalm 51:1-19 (NASB)
    Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions.

    Created about 1 month ago

  • Jeremiah 51:23

    Jeremiah 51:23 (NASB)
    And with you I shatter the shepherd and his flock, And with you I shatter the farmer and his team, And with you I shatter governors and prefects.

    Created 10 months ago

  • Jeremiah 51:15

    Jeremiah 51:15 (NASB)
    It is He who made the earth by His power, Who established the world by His wisdom, And by His understanding He stretched out the heavens.

    Created 10 months ago

  • The Gospel According to Me

    "But that's your interpretation.". What is it with people that use this phrase to attempt to diffuse an argument regarding the Bible? I mean, really, how is this to be legitimately taken as a valid…

    Created 10 months ago

  • Marriage 101 - Eph 5:22-33

    What is it about Ephesians 5:22-33 that people don't get? Seems today people (Yes you women folk too) only seem to concentrate on the first 2 verses as if God is somehow commanding men to rule over women…

    Created 11 months ago

    Ephesians 5:22 (NASB), Ephesians 5:33 (NASB)

  • Yeah, But I'm Mad!

    "I ain't forgivin' nobody!" That's right, nobody has done anything to anger anyone, any more than the way you have been angered, hunh? It's a good thing Christ doesn't think that way about his Church.…

    Created 11 months ago

    Matthew 6:14 (NASB), Matthew 6:15 (NASB)

  • Only Who Can Judge Me?

    Our text today, 1 Corinthians 5:9 - 6:8, is very telling to say the least. Here the Apostle Paul indicates something that goes against what most professed Christians haven't a clue about... judgement.…

    Created 11 months ago

    1 Corinthians 5:9 (NASB)

  • But My Pastor Said So...

    "It says right here that I can test God." That's what most, but not all, professed believers in the Word of God actually think when you get down to it. What's known as the "Prosperity Gospel" uses this…

    Created 11 months ago

    Deuteronomy 6:16 (NASB), Malachi 3:10 (NASB), Matthew 4:6 (NASB), Matthew 4:7 (NASB), Acts 5:29 (NASB), Acts 17:11 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 10:9 (NASB)

  • The Lesser Light

    One thing about being up at 0'dark thirty is that one has a lot of time to think. Take this morning for instance... There I was on a dark back country road, listening to praise an worship music when I…

    Created 11 months ago

    Genesis 1:16 (NASB), Matthew 5:15 (NASB), John 8:12 (NASB), 1 John 1:5 (NASB)

  • Worthy of What?

    I was listening to a praise and worship song on the radio, "Worthy is the Lamb" & I got to thinking,... "Just what, exactly, is the Lamb worthy of?" There is only one answer for the Christian... EVERYTHING!…

    Created 11 months ago

    1 Thessalonians 2:12 (NASB)

  • Why Are There So Many Denominations?

    In Paul's letter to the Corinthians, he is informed that division among the church was taking place. There were those that adhered to the doctrine of the individuals that were teaching Christ & not the…

    Created 11 months ago

    1 Corinthians 1:10 (NASB)

  • Holy? I Can't Be Holy!

    Here in 1 Peter 1:16, Peter reminds us that God told us to be holy, referring to Leviticus 11:45. Now, why in the world would God instruct us to be holy if we can't be? "Only God is holy." At least that's…

    Created 11 months ago

    Romans 12:2 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 6:17 (NASB), 1 Peter 1:16 (NASB)

  • So...You Say You're a Christian hunh?

    1 John 2:3... "By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments." What is it about today's church that thinks that it can live as the world lives and yet still call themselves…

    Created 11 months ago

  • 1 John 2:3

    1 John 2:3 (NASB)
    By this we know that we have come to know Him, if we keep His commandments.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Why Do People Seem To Hate Me?

    Christ said, during what's known as "The Sermon on the Mount",... "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when…

    Created 11 months ago

    Matthew 5:10 (NASB), Luke 14:26 (NASB), Romans 3:23 (NASB)

  • Can I Just Take a Break From Being Christian?

    The question may not be asked this way, but actions of those that claim Jesus Christ as their Lord prove they do, in fact, ask this question & practice accordingly. The following link is a sermon that…

    Created 11 months ago

    John 14:23 (NASB), Romans 12:2 (NASB)

  • 2 Chronicles 7:14

    2 Chronicles 7:14 (NASB)
    and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2011-07-03

  • Why Do People Interpret the Bible Differently?

    The Word of God states it plainly... "the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving so that they might not see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God."…

    Created 11 months ago

    2 Corinthians 4:3 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 4:4 (NASB)

  • The Church is NOT Defensive!

    Here it is plain and simple... He said to them, "But who do you say that I am? Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." And Jesus said to him, "Blessed are you, Simon Barjona,…

    Created 11 months ago

    Matthew 16:18 (NASB)

  • "To Me God Is Like _______."

    What does God need from man? Nothing. He is all sufficient, all knowing, all powerful, omnipresent... What can man lend to God that he might gain knowledge from him? The answer... NOTHING! God defines…

    Created 11 months ago

    Exodus 20:3 (NASB), Isaiah 40:8 (NASB), Isaiah 46:10 (NASB)

  • What Have You Done For Me Lately?

    No, this isn't a Janet Jackson song. It's a question wondering if you've said this to God recently? If you have, I hope it was followed by praise for all the things He has done and continues to do for…

    Created 11 months ago

    Psalm 109:30 (NASB)

  • Is Jesus Christ Your Lord or Just Savior?

    Can Christ be your savior & not absolutely rule your life? Nope! Christ said we will know them by their fruit. Of course He was speaking of false teachers by what they preach (is it contradictory to…

    Created 11 months ago

    John 14:21 (NASB), Romans 10:9 (NASB)

  • Know Your Role Christian

    What is the chief duty which God requires of man? It is obedience to his revealed will... PERIOD! Everything the Christian needs is revealed by God in his written word. 1 Corinthians 13:10 shows us that…

    Created 11 months ago

    Deuteronomy 29:29 (NASB), Micah 6:8 (NASB), 1 Corinthians 13:10 (NASB), 2 Timothy 3:16 (NASB), 1 John 5:2 (NASB)

  • Matthew 11:30

    Matthew 11:30 (NASB)
    For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

    Created 11 months ago

  • Sinner 1 Day, Saint the Next?

    "I know who you really are. You don't fool me." "Unbelievable! Talk about hypocrisy?!" That's what most hear from friends and family when one becomes a follower of Jesus Christ. It's probably the toughest…

    Created 11 months ago

    Matthew 13:57 (NASB), John 10:27 (NASB), 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NASB)

  • Why Am I To Hate My Family To Follow God?

    Does Jesus Christ really expect me to hate my family in order to follow him? What?! Here Christ explains that if anyone is not willing to endure the displeasure of family in order that they follow Christ,…

    Created 11 months ago

    Luke 14:26 (NASB)

  • Isaiah 55:11

    Isaiah 55:11 (NASB)
    So will My word be which goes forth from My mouth; It will not return to Me empty, Without accomplishing what I desire, And without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Ezekiel 36:27

    Ezekiel 36:27 (NASB)
    I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you will be careful to observe My ordinances.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Matthew 7:22

    Matthew 7:22 (NASB)
    Many will say to Me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name cast out demons, and in Your name perform many miracles?'

    Created 11 months ago

  • Luke 14:26

    Luke 14:26 (NASB)
    "If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple.

    Created 11 months ago

  • John 10:26

    John 10:26 (NASB)
    But you do not believe because you are not of My sheep.

    Created 11 months ago

  • 1 Corinthians 1:18

    1 Corinthians 1:18 (NASB)
    For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Philippians 1:6

    Philippians 1:6 (NASB)
    For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

    Created 11 months ago

  • 1 Thessalonians 1:5

    1 Thessalonians 1:5 (NASB)
    for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Hebrews 4:12

    Hebrews 4:12 (NASB)
    For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Hebrews 12:17

    Hebrews 12:17 (NASB)
    For you know that even afterwards, when he desired to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought for it with tears.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:22

    James 1:22 (NASB)
    But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

    Created 11 months ago

  • 1 John 3:9

    1 John 3:9 (NASB)
    No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

    Created 11 months ago

  • 1 John 3:10

    1 John 3:10 (NASB)
    By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Why Should I Forgive You?

    Our Lord, Jesus Christ, told his disciples that should one offend us we are to forgive them whether they ask for it or not. But why? Christ tells us why in Matthew 6:15. Should anyone ask your forgiveness…

    Created 11 months ago

    Matthew 6:15 (NASB), Matthew 18:22 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks

    2011-06-28

  • Matthew 7:23

    Matthew 7:23 (NASB)
    And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHO PRACTICE LAWLESSNESS.'

    Created 11 months ago

  • Matthew 18:22

    Matthew 18:22 (NASB)
    Jesus *said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.

    Created 11 months ago

  • James 1:19

    James 1:19 (NASB)
    This you know, my beloved brethren. But everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger;

    Created 11 months ago

  • Psalm 145:8

    Psalm 145:8 (NASB)
    The Lord is gracious and merciful; Slow to anger and great in lovingkindness.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Your problem isn't with me

    Jesus Christ said that God's chosen people would be persecuted because of the truth of the Gospel, so we are to expect those who deny the Truth of the Word of God to view it as a slap in the face because…

    Created 11 months ago

    Matthew 5:12 (NASB), Galatians 4:16 (NASB)

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-06-25

  • Keeping your mouth shut as a testimony against them

    If our Lord, Jesus Christ, refuted not his persecutors to adhere to the Gospel as to follow in the path that Almighty God gave to him to carry out, how much more are we then to mind our tongue when the…

    Created 11 months ago

    1 Peter 2:23 (NASB)

  • Psalm 51:1

    Psalm 51:1 (NASB)
    Be gracious to me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; According to the greatness of Your compassion blot out my transgressions.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-06-24

  • Psalm 28:7

    Psalm 28:7 (NASB)
    The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him.

    Created 11 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference

    2011-06-24