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No Fear
In the OT, God is always telling HIs people to "Fear not." It seems so peculiar that just before heading into war, God would tell soldiers to be without fear. People die in war. People lose limbs and…
Created about 3 years ago
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Discipleship
Truth and Life: this is discipleship right here. v 1 peak the truth of the Word. v 6-10 Live a life that exemplifies Christ. Discipleship can be broken down into transferring truth and life to your disciple.…
Created about 3 years ago
Titus 2:1 (ASV), Titus 2:6 (ASV), Titus 2:7 (ASV), Titus 2:8 (ASV)
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Cash and God
I've spent the morning considering my student loan debt...it is stressful. Yet, I love that I ran across this passage. This guy had the Son of Man at His fingertips and his primary concern was monetary.…
Created about 3 years ago
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The Mystery
The 'Mystery' was not known to man in ages past, but it did exist. God, in His wisdom, allowed non-Jews to become followers of His through Christ in His own timing. It wasn't a matter of Him deciding…
Created about 3 years ago
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Prepared
If I was created for good works and they were created beforehand that I should walk in them then I need to be much more devoted to prayer. I need to prepare to accept and walk in that which has already…
Created about 3 years ago
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Walking in Memphis
This is a word for the Church at Memphis. The the sectarian divisions, whether they be denominational, racial, socio-econimical, or territorial are bogus. We have the same Saviour and the same promise.…
Created about 3 years ago
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I am Peter
Amongst believers, I am almost always bold. Amongst the world, I am only sometimes bold. I am Peter.
Created about 3 years ago
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Bondage of Freedom
Freedom will bind you, even blind you, if Christ isn't the center of your freedom. We gotta know that we're free so that we can glorify Christ, not for personal comfort and enjoyment. But I'm free...surely…
Created about 3 years ago
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"Please Hold for Jesus Christ"
Such an awesome passage of scripture. As hard as it is for many to believe and accept, myself included, we are predestined to be Christians. Paul says that he was called in God's timing; only when it…
Created about 3 years ago
Galatians 1:15 (ASV), Galatians 1:16 (ASV), Galatians 1:17 (ASV)
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Humility
I imagine Paul just sitting there laughing uncontrollably with joy as he heard the vision of his brother. He probably told all of his friends with wicked excitement. He boasted in his friend's vision.…
Created about 3 years ago
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Heaven
I rarely think about Heaven, but when I do, it's always pretty awesome. This short verse blows all of my thoughts out of the water. Bro heard words that are not lawful for man to utter. EVERYTHING about…
Created about 3 years ago
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Intense Concern
I don't think the word concern does justice for Paul's sentiments toward the churches. This dude burned with indignation when one stumbled...a firestorm of righteous anger burned inside of him when his…
Created about 3 years ago
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Worried About Other People
I guess it's been going on for thousands of years. The Israelites were more concerned about how they looked to the Egyptians (society) than what God was doing. Were they faced with slave labor and beatings?…
Created about 3 years ago
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Grow and Accomplish
This passage speaks directly to giving, but I think it also speaks to the more universal issue of growth. This is an exhortation to the Corinthians to continue growing. Paul is basically saying, "You…
Created about 3 years ago
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Open Doors??
This passage has intrigued me for some time. A door was opened by the Lord, yet Paul didn't have rest because his close friend was not there, so he left and went to Macedonia in the name of the Lord.…
Created about 3 years ago
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That's Fa Sho!
Daily I see my falleness and utter need for Christ to live through me and be more revealed in my heart. I'm a mess. BUT...the Holy Spirit calling to my heart and constantly leading me out of myself and…
Created about 3 years ago
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Leadership
Paul willingly endured terrible suffering knowing that others would follow. He courageously endured, setting the example for Christ followers that would encounter persecution and suffering. He stood tall…
Created about 3 years ago
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Keep On Keeping On
Stated herein, salvation is an ongoing process through holding fast to the gospel of JC. The Bible clearly teaches that we are sealed by the Holy Spirit (Eph 1:13, 4:30 etc) and assurred of our salvation…
Created about 3 years ago
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Accountability
What??? I have to take responsibility for everything I say and do in the name of the Lord?? No way!
Created about 3 years ago
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The Word of God
I started to speed through this section, having heard it so many times. I had to stop and tell myself that even though this is most often used as a tagline in Valentines Day cards, it's still the Word…
Created about 3 years ago
1 Corinthians 13:4 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 13:5 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 13:6 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 13:7 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 13:8 (ASV)
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Glory and Salvation
It's spelled out time and again in the new covenant. First, glorify God in order to, second, bring folks to salvation. God shining bright in all of my actions will naturally lead folks to the Kingdom.…
Created about 3 years ago
1 Corinthians 10:31 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 10:32 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 10:33 (ASV)
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Personal Flair
This is one of the ultimate "it's not about me" passages. Becoming weak for the weak's sake??? Why would I do that...I'm a man?!? Paul had such a glorious and expansive view of the Gospel that he was…
Created about 3 years ago
1 Corinthians 9:20 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 9:21 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 9:22 (ASV), 1 Corinthians 9:23 (ASV)
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Caution
Man, Paul cautioned himself against not constantly preaching the gospel! No slacking off, buddy, there's danger in not preaching.
Created about 3 years ago
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WERE (Past Tense)
"And such WERE some of you." YESSSS!! What a glorious statement. Some in the church at Corinth WERE idolaters, WERE thieves, WERE covetous, even WERE homosexuals and sodomites... at one point these things…
Created about 3 years ago
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Imitate Me
As I seek to follow Christ and lead people to Him, I have to be worthy to be imitated. I wasn't called only to follow Him, but to be an example in following Him. Heavy.
Created about 3 years ago
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