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The Oriental Sheepfold
Who is the gatekeeper? Father God! He is the one who opened the pathway to Him through His Son Jesus. No one can come to the Father except through Him! No one can come to Jesus unless the Father has enabled…
Created 5 months ago
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Baptism into Jesus - Entrance Through the Gate
We know Jesus is the shepherd and He entered through the gate first to establish the Gospel. He became our door - our gate, to enter the sheep pen. He was baptized by John to show us the path to righteousness.…
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Most Religious Leaders: Thieves and Robbers
After being judged and condemned by the Pharisees, now it is Jesus' turn to pronounce truthful judgement: There is only one way to enter the sheepfold of the Father: through Jesus. He is the door. Jesus…
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SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST: “YOU HAVE KEPT THE GOOD WINE UNTIL NOW.”
Jesus' first miracle (John calls them signs – emphasizing the significance of the action rather than the marvel) reported by John would be considered somewhat of a mundane occurrence, but the goodness…
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Three Responses to Jesus
The Pharisees understood that Jesus was also referring to spiritual blindness and took offense at Jesus. Jesus points out that it really is just a matter of attitude (9:41). Since they claimed to know…
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On Which Side of This Judgement Do You Fall or Stand?
We know it is God's Word, Jesus, who judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Heb 4:12). Those who say they really see but don't accept Jesus are really blind. Those who acknowledge their blindness…
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If You Believe You Will Worship in Spirit and Truth
When Jesus told him He was the Lord the man believed "pisteuo" and worshipped Him. I believe that when we recognize Jesus as Lord and Master "kurios", we can do nothing less than worship Him with all…
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Will You Go as this Man Went?
The Sixth Sign The man was unlike Naaman the Syrian, who rejected at first the prescription from Elijah. This man obeyed Jesus at once and went to the pool. How willing are you to accept Jesus' prescription?…
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Truth That Frees
Those who make themselves one with Jesus' teachings will know the truth in no uncertain terms. You will be revealed to God's mystery and wisdom, and see the truth of this world as clear as you can see…
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Real Disciples Continue in Jesus' Teachings
Jesus addresses those who were believing in Him and is now going to tell them how to make that belief work. It is not enough just to intellectually admit or believe - but belief has to mature as faith…
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Do You Seek Opinion or Truth?
If you don't believe in the writings of God you don't believe in Jesus' words either, for the writings of Scripture testify about Jesus. This is a crucial passage to teach the flock not to pursue man’s…
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Don't Be Impressed By Charisma
If your desire is to seek man's wisdom and be known as an important and influential teacher you will not believe what the Scriptures teach. You may be caught up and impressed by man's eloquence and philosophy…
Created 5 months ago
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Do You Want to Get Well Friend?
At first the question may imply an obvious answer: "Yes!" Who doesn't want to get well?? But when Jesus asks this question to us we need to think deeper. All that Jesus says to those who were having trouble…
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The Father Seeks True Worshipers
Here's the meat of the matter. True worshippers... False worshippers worship what they don't know, which is why their worship is the kind of will-worship Paul described in Colossians 2:23. It is a vain…
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Jesus - God's Gift!
If you knew: 1- The gift of God Jesus calls Himself “the gift of God.” The spiritual world has given the natural world a gift. Jesus has already been called the Son of man, Son of God, King of Israel,…
Created 5 months ago
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Accepting What is Given You
John was not jealous or ambitious. He understood the ministry given to him and did not let his human desire trump his spiritual obligation. He honored God by deferring to Jesus in due time. Do brothers…
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The World is Already Condemned
The world didn't need any condemnation. It already stood condemned because of the sin it promotes, accepts and manufactures. The world needs salvation! Jesus is the answer. Each person who believes in…
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Born of the will of God
Here's what John was talking about in the first chapter: John 1:12-13 NIV Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God-- (13) children…
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The Only One Adequate to Take Away the Sins of the World!
John's witness gives us another important perspective on God's Word made flesh. Not only had God's Word come to dwell among us that we may come to believe and witness His majesty; but there was an superior…
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Jesus is God in the flesh
Jesus; God in the flesh - God's will, reasoning and words expressed in human form; is the living and carnal/spiritual example of the ultimate spiritual birth encased in human form. He, the Word of God…
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The essence of our mind is God Himself
The Gospel according to John is very unique. It is written in such a way to appease the knowledge the Greeks (non-Jews) sought so much. In this day and age there are those who seek signs, like the Jews…
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John 1:1 (NIV), John 1:2 (NIV), John 1:3 (NIV), John 1:4 (NIV), John 1:5 (NIV)
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-12-31
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Warm Love - Pure Love - Spirit Love
Having purified your souls…This does not imply we have the capacity to cleanse our sin, since Peter already has shown that only by Jesus blood is that possible, but the spirit teaches that it is up to…
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Peace and mutual edification are the result of conforming unto Christ
Peace and mutual edification are the result of conforming unto Christ Peace is the opposite of strife and grief. Peace is what we achieve when we decide to be harmonious and conscientious towards others…
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God's Kingdom - Righteousness, Peace and Joy
God's kingdom, the church and our future life in Heaven, is not about practicing our freedoms in spite of how others may feel about them, especially in this life, where there is still much uncertainty…
Created 6 months ago
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Anyone Who Does Not Love Remains in Death
Just as a brother should not judge another on a disputable matter, freedoms are not to take precedence over our devotion to one another. The signal for such unaccepted freedoms in someone else is distress…
Created 6 months ago
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Sunday bible class
Nehemiah 7:1 (ESV)
Now when the wall had been built and I had set up the doors, and the gatekeepers, the singers, and the Levites had been appointed,Created 6 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 500 Highlights
2011-10-20
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Lamentations 3:1
Lamentations 3:1 (GWT)
“I am the man who has experienced suffering under the rod of God’s fury.Created 9 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2011-06-25
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Psalm 118:1
Psalm 118:1 (GWT)
Give thanks to the lord because he is good,because his mercy endures forever.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 116:1
Psalm 116:1 (GWT)
I love the lord because he hears my voice, my pleas for mercy.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 115:1
Psalm 115:1 (GWT)
Don’t give glory to us, O lord.Don’t give glory to us.Instead, give glory to your namebecause of your mercy and faithfulness.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2011-05-27
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Psalm 145:1
Psalm 145:1 (GWT)
A song of praise by David. I will highly praise you, my God, the king.I will bless your name forever and ever.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 139:1
Psalm 139:1 (GWT)
For the choir director; a psalm by David. O lord, you have examined me, and you know me.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 32:1
Psalm 32:1 (GWT)
A psalm by David; a maskil. Blessed is the person whose disobedience is forgivenand whose sin is pardoned.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 66:1
Psalm 66:1 (GWT)
For the choir director; a song; a psalm. Shout happily to God, all the earth!Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 65:1
Psalm 65:1 (GWT)
For the choir director; a psalm by David; a song. You are praised with silence in Zion, O God,and vows made to you must be kept.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 50:1
Psalm 50:1 (GWT)
A psalm by Asaph. The lord, the only true God, has spoken.He has summoned the earthfrom where the sun rises to where it sets.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 25:1
Psalm 25:1 (GWT)
By David. To you, O lord, I lift my soul.Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 24:1
Psalm 24:1 (GWT)
A psalm by David. The earth and everything it contains are the lord’s.The world and all who live in it are his.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-05-05
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Isaiah 40:21
Isaiah 40:21 (GWT)
Don’t you know?Haven’t you heard?Haven’t you been told from the beginning?Don’t you understand the foundations of the earth?Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 103:1
Psalm 103:1 (ESV)
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!Created about 1 year ago
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Psalm 19:1
Psalm 19:1 (ESV)
The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.Created about 1 year ago
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Isaiah 40:1
Isaiah 40:1 (NIV)
Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.Created about 1 year ago
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Deuteronomy 8:1
Deuteronomy 8:1 (GWT)
Be careful to obey every command I give you today. Then you will live, and your population will increase. You will enter and take possession of the land that the lord promised to your ancestors with an oath.Created about 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Reading Plan
2011-01-01
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-01
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2010-12-24
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2010-12-24
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Psalm 143:1
Psalm 143:1 (ESV)
Hear my prayer, O Lord; give ear to my pleas for mercy! In your faithfulness answer me, in your righteousness!Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 [Public] Notes
2010-12-22
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2010-12-22
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2010-12-22
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Romans 8:1
Romans 8:1 (ESV)
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.Created over 1 year ago
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Psalm 145:1
Psalm 145:1 (ESV)
I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.Created over 1 year ago
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Psalm 141:1
Psalm 141:1 (ESV)
O Lord, I call upon you; hasten to me! Give ear to my voice when I call to you!Created over 1 year ago
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Psalm 139:1
Psalm 139:1 (ESV)
O Lord, you have searched me and known me!Created over 1 year ago
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Psalm 130:1
Psalm 130:1 (ESV)
Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord!Created over 1 year ago
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Ephesians 2:1
Ephesians 2:1 (ESV)
And you were dead in the trespasses and sinsCreated over 1 year ago
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