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The Holy Spirit indwelt men of the Old Testament
Joseph was indwelled by the Holy Spirit and through the Holy Spirit he interpreted dreams. How else can a man speak for God unless he speaks by and through God!
Created over 3 years ago
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God, Sovereign over pestilence
God decreed that there would be a famine (people and animals die in famine) and through that decree He exalted His servant Joseph and He caused Joseph's family (who experienced famine in Canaan) to come…
Created over 3 years ago
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Ugly but beautiful feet
Our responsibility is so heavy within these verses. If faith comes by hearing how can we expect people to believe without our proclamation. Faith and hearing goes hand in hand. People need to hear the…
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Unsaved zealous for God people
This text is talking about Israel but it show us a present day truth. The truth that people can be zealous about God and religious things and be spiritually dead. Oh, how dangerous is that?
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Beauties that require a miracle
The Chief priest and the scribes wanted to destroy Jesus for they feared him because the crowds were shocked at his teaching. In Christ dwell ALL treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Christ is the wisdom…
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With man salvation is impossible but with God it is HIM-POSSIBLE
If it is hard for the rich (who were supposedly blessed by God) to enter the kingdom then hope is futile for anyone else. This is what the disciples were thinking. Jesus response is " With man it is impossible,…
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Kneeling like a disciple but not willing like a disciple
I used to be just like this guy. I also ran up to Jesus in the same posture but I didn't know what I was asking for. I didn't know what Jesus was asking me for... a life of abandonment. This guy come…
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Who is the most important person to God
I could write for days on the chapter. The Sovereignty of God within the whole of the Bible used to cause me to weep my eyes out (literally) but now I rejoice in it. God raised up Pharoah for the supreme…
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Sometimes it is best to be quiet
Its funny how people can have a lot of things to say and maybe things that they speak are true but... their words have no relevance to your situation. Some times its just best to be quiet.
Created over 3 years ago
Job 5:1 (ASV), Job 5:3 (ASV), Job 5:4 (ASV), Job 5:5 (ASV), Job 5:6 (ASV)
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The God who causes deeds to succeed
These verses have stripped everyone of all boasting. These verses imply a principle- success belongs to God. (example Isa 37:26 read the whole chap.) May every mouth that uses the word I to boast be sealed…
Created over 3 years ago
Genesis 39:3 (ASV), Genesis 39:23 (ASV), Isaiah 37:26 (ASV), Isaiah 37:27 (ASV)
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A gigantic God in a finite heart
Joseph has acknowledged that all that he is and all that he has are the results of the Sovereign hand of God. Joseph was not primarily concerned about dishonor ing Potiphar. His primary concern was the…
Created over 3 years ago
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The love of God and the pain of his children
Nothing will separate us from God's love. You may experience, tribulation, distress, persecution, famine, nakedness, danger, or slaughter but no experience of theses things makes the love of God toward…
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Scripture proudly affirms that we have debt
No condemnation!!! None whatsoever... for those who are in Christ Jesus. The condemnation that we deserved was not swept away under the rug of the universe but it was truly, actually and factually experienced…
Created over 3 years ago
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Rom 7- the insufficiency of an unregenerate heart
The law propelled sin. It quickened, stirred and excited sin. The law show us how sinful sin is. The law bring to light the insufficiency inherent within man to live a Christ exalting life..."I am of…
Created over 3 years ago
Romans 7:11 (ASV), Romans 7:12 (ASV), Romans 7:13 (ASV), Romans 7:14 (ASV), Romans 7:15 (ASV)
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People suffocate of crosses
Jesus' life was marked by suffering and resulted in glory. It was not beyond God's intention that we too would follow the same pattern. Jesus said take up your cross. People are stretched out on crosses,…
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Walking Trees...please touch me once more
Jesus wants to know "Do you see anything?" We are just like this blind man who was touched by Jesus' healing hand yet without a clear vision of men. We also see men like trees. We need a second touch…
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Beyond Repentance
Deut 32:39 says that God kills and gives life. Judah's son was wicked in the sight of the Lord. That phrase says a whole lot. Wicked in the sight of the Lord. Some sins God choses to overlook but on some…
Created over 3 years ago
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When God wants you in Slavery!
Joseph was sold into slaveery by his brothers to the ishmaelites before his brother Reuben was able to rescue him. Reuben's heart was broken because he was not able to rescue his brother but it was the…
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Sometimes the sleeper doesn't awake
No one was more Spirit filled, bible saturated, compassionate, holy, blameless and zealous as Jesus. If people turned a deaf ear to his preaching, teaching and conversation then surely we should expect…
Created over 3 years ago
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Lesson 1 on how to arouse God
Herod violently persecuted the church in verse one. In verse two he killed James and verse three he arrested Peter. So what did God do about it? He, in his wisdom, allowed what he allowed and recused…
Created over 3 years ago
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Shades of gray
Churches helping churches! Who's ever heard of that? Especially in America! Especially in Memphis! Maybe God should take His Bible back because its too difficult for us, but... I bet it wouldn't be if…
Created over 3 years ago
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Not any kind of response is acceptable!
The playing of the flute should have resulted in dancing. The singing of the dirge should've resulted in mourning. The works of God should've resulted in the repentance of the people but they gave no…
Created over 3 years ago
Matthew 11:16 (ASV), Matthew 11:17 (ASV), Matthew 11:20 (ASV)
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Contrary to expectation
John didn't see Jesus bringing the kingdom of God the way that he assumed and it bothered him. But Jesus said blessed are you if you aren't offended when I do things in a fashion contrary to your expectations…
Created over 3 years ago
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Meeting the Need
What do blind people need? To receive their sight. What do the lame need? To walk. What do lepers need? To be cleansed. What about the deaf? They need to hear. Well what about the poor? What about giving…
Created over 3 years ago
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Sometimes all you need are a few words
While Nehemiah is in conversation with the king he prays to God. You can't imagine how short this prayer could've been but God honors short prayers just as much as long and intense ones.
Created over 3 years ago
Ronald Surgeon
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- Memphis, TN