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  • The Sons of Thunder

    James and John were referred to as "the sons of thunder" (Mark 3:17). There were times when they would rather see people die rather than preach the gospel to them (Luke 9:54-55). There is such a difference…

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 20:20 (NKJV), Mark 3:17 (NKJV)

  • Qualities Needed in Trials

    When we are going through trials we need to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. When applying these principles to our relationship with Christ, it makes sense that we would take time to…

    Created 4 months ago

    James 1:19 (NKJV), James 1:20 (NKJV)

  • A Passion for the Lost

    Paul had an unmistakable passion for the lost and unsaved. As leaders we should have a passion for the lost. A pastor once said that you have to be in love with God before you will have a passion for…

    Created 4 months ago

    Acts 20:21 (NKJV), Acts 20:22 (NKJV)

  • Humility

    Paul's humility is a quality that should not be overlooked as a key part of his leadership. It's important to note that Paul was afraid to cry in front of these men.

    Created 4 months ago

    Acts 20:19 (NKJV), Romans 12:3 (NKJV), Romans 12:16 (NKJV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes

    2012-01-29

  • filled with the Spirit

    We will be filled something, we will be influenced by something. The question is what is it? What are we filling our inner man with?

    Created 4 months ago

    Ephesians 5:18 (NKJV)

  • Prayer and doubt

    Doubt comes from the fact that we like to be in control and if we are not in control or can't be in control we often doubt.

    Created 4 months ago

    James 1:6 (NKJV)

  • Prayer

    E word for worship here in the Greek means to be prostrate. "If we do not begin on our knees in prayer we will end in despair." Tony Perkins

    Created 4 months ago

    Matthew 28:17 (NKJV)

  • Wisdom

    There is such a difference between the wisdom of the Lord and the wisdom of the world.

    Created 4 months ago

    Proverbs 9:10 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 1:27 (NKJV), James 1:5 (NKJV)

  • Trials

    True commitment is only proved through sacrifice.

    Created 5 months ago

    James 1:2 (NKJV), 1 Peter 1:6 (NKJV)

  • the rich young ruler

    It it important to note that Marks gospel mentions that the rich young ruler approached Jesus in a very humble way. He was on his knees when he asked the question.

    Created 5 months ago

    Matthew 19:16 (NKJV), Mark 10:17 (NKJV)

  • stumbling a brother

    Paul is encouraging the Christian to consider your brothers weakness, to bear with him in his weakness. This is similar to his message in Romans 19.

    Created 5 months ago

    Romans 14:13 (NKJV), 1 Corinthians 8:9 (NKJV)

  • Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan

    2011-12-28

  • the Blessing of Christian

    Laban was blessed abundantly when Jacob was working for him. Egypt was blessed when Joseph was serving there. The Lords children naturally and supernaturally bless those around them. In the same way a…

    Created 6 months ago

    1 Corinthians 7:14 (MSG)

  • Communion

    It amazes me, when thinking about communion, the fact that the children of Israel worshipped the Lord when they heard that the Lord would pass over them if they had the blood of an unblemished lamb over…

    Created 6 months ago

    Exodus 12:27 (NKJV)

  • Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights

    2011-12-03

  • Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark

    2011-12-01

  • Homosexuality

    1 Corinthians 6:9 (NKJV)
    Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,

    Created 6 months ago

  • Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note

    2011-11-06

  • Marriage

    There were two Rabbi's that had two different opinions on this matter. The name of one was Hillel and the name of the other was Shimei. Hillel believed that you could divorce your wife for any fault you…

    Created 7 months ago

    Matthew 19:8 (NKJV)