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Minister credentials
Mark 10:42-45 (ESV)
And Jesus called them to him and said to them, "You know that those who are considered rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them.Created 8 days ago
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Divorce
Mark 10:9 (ESV)
What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate."Created 8 days ago
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Boot camp for followers of Christ
The rich young man and the discussion afterward snaps us back to the cost of discipleship. Living in America (western society) we all have a tendency to "soften" the requirements of Christ. Passages like…
Created about 1 month ago
Matthew 19:16 (ESV), Matthew 19:17 (ESV), Matthew 19:18 (ESV), Matthew 19:19 (ESV), Matthew 19:20 (ESV), Matthew 19:21 (ESV), Matthew 19:22 (ESV), Matthew 19:23 (ESV), Matthew 19:24 (ESV), Matthew 19:25 (ESV), Matthew 19:26 (ESV), Matthew 19:27 (ESV), Matthew 19:28 (ESV), Matthew 19:29 (ESV), Matthew 19:30 (ESV)
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spirit wars
Galatians 5:16 (ESV)
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.Created about 1 month ago
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Willing Spirit
Mark 14:37-39 (NLT)
Then he returned and found the disciples asleep. He said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Couldn’t you watch with me even one hour?Created about 1 month ago
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Earned a Badge — Created 100 Highlights
2012-03-13
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integrity and honor
The law of character will always return to you in blessing. Doing the "right thing" isn't always convenient or easy. However, to those that fear God, it is the ONLY choice we have. Today, we rely on the…
Created 4 months ago
Genesis 23:7 (NLT), Genesis 23:8 (NLT), Genesis 23:9 (NLT), Genesis 23:10 (NLT), Genesis 23:11 (NLT), Genesis 23:12 (NLT), Genesis 23:13 (NLT), Genesis 23:14 (NLT), Genesis 23:15 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Highlights
2012-01-04
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Faith declaration
2 Kings 2:14 (NKJV)
Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, Where is the Lord God of Elijah? And when he also had struck the water, it was divided this way and that; and Elisha crossed over.Created 5 months ago
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Direction - Not intention
It is one thing to read a passage of Scripture and agree with it and a whole nutha' level to let the Word burn in you. Remember the two on the road to Emmaus? The living Word was opening up the Scriptures…
Created 6 months ago
Revelation 3:15 (NLT), Revelation 3:16 (NLT), Revelation 3:17 (NLT)
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Revelation 3:14-22
Revelation 3:14-22 (NLT)
“Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen—the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s new creation:Created 6 months ago
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It is a hard obedience to swallow for mo...
It is a hard obedience to swallow for most of us. Cutting off hands, eyes, and body parts seems extreme - right? Not if the alternative is a never ending torture of darkness, fire, and absence of anything…
Created 7 months ago
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A position not politics
Mordecai was very similar to Joseph. He was able to discern the WHY of his position above the WHAT he had. They say "power corrupts" and absolute power "absolutely corrupts." Yet, Joseph and Mordecai…
Created 8 months ago
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A position not politics
Mordecai was very similar to Joseph. He was able to discern the WHY of his position above the WHAT he had. They say "power corrupts" and absolute power "absolutely corrupts." Yet, Joseph and Mordecai…
Created 8 months ago
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Mindset
This is the mindset of a lazy man. "Not yet" is the phraseology of the slothful. Tomorrow is the mind set of the fat and poor. Jesus said in Matthew 6:33 to "seek first the kingdom of God and all of these…
Created 8 months ago
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Haggai 1:3-4
Haggai 1:3-4 (NLT)
Then the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai:Created 8 months ago
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Something good
Psalm 100 teaches us how to approach the throne room of heaven. We are to enter with a heart of gratitude and praise. We must approach God with joy because of His nature of "goodness" and faithfulness.…
Created 8 months ago
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excellerated wisdom
Wisdom, true wisdom is a gift that is given from the Lord. It is the wisdom of Solomon that the world came to admire as it was given to him by the promise of the Lord, Himself. Jesus, when he was young,…
Created 9 months ago
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James addresses how to "not be" rich. I...
James addresses how to "not be" rich. In a day and age where we are flooded with "how to get" rich it is refreshing that the Holy Spirit gives us wisdom on how to "be" rich. This passage, along with 1…
Created 9 months ago
James 5:1 (NIV84), James 5:2 (NIV84), James 5:3 (NIV84), James 5:4 (NIV84), James 5:5 (NIV84), James 5:6 (NIV84)
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Costly Worship
David had an opportunity to have everything given to him to build an altar. There is nothing in the instructions given to David that required David to purchase the threshing floor land. However, David's…
Created 9 months ago
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Daniel Fast
The Daniel fast has become a popular fast in modern Christianity. However, if I take Scripture at face value without commentary assistance there are some intriguing characteristics. First: Daniel had…
Created 9 months ago
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You do it
The time of blessing (increase) can be just as challenging as hardship and trials. This was a similar case of trouble that could have taken the spread of the gospel and increase of the kingdom to a stop.…
Created 10 months ago
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Fearful Jacob
Doing what is right should have been Jacob's main concern. Instead of understanding justice, Jacob was more concerned with the retaliation of the nations around him. Still, Jacob was acting like his nature,…
Created 12 months ago
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Earned a Badge — Completed First Reading Plan
2011-05-11
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Yeah, it's that simple
I'm always amazed at either end of the spectrum in Christian circles. On one end we have the camp that always has a drama crisis to fret over. It's like they feed off of worry, doubt, and tangled webs…
Created about 1 year ago
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Romans 14:23
Romans 14:23 (NIV84)
But the man who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that does not come from faith is sin.Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Shared a Bible Reference
2011-01-18
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 Bookmarks
2011-01-18
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Earned a Badge — Created Your First Bookmark
2011-01-18
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Psalm 63:1
Psalm 63:1 (NLT)
OGod, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.Created over 1 year ago
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Offensive
Paul (if you believe he wrote Romans) could have been writing to the modern church. This is why the real author, the Holy Spirit, is timeless. The challenge before us is authenticity of our witness.…
Created over 1 year ago
Romans 2:21 (NLT), Romans 2:22 (NLT), Romans 2:23 (NLT), Romans 2:24 (NLT)
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No wonder
Paul (if you believe he wrote Romans) could have been writing to the modern church. This is why the real author, the Holy Spirit, is timeless. The challenge before us is authenticity of our witness.…
Created over 1 year ago
Romans 2:21 (NLT), Romans 2:22 (NLT), Romans 2:23 (NLT), Romans 2:24 (NLT)
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Earned a Badge — Created 10 [Public] Notes
2011-01-01
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Earned a Badge — Created First [Public] Note
2011-01-01
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Fruitful Visits
What kind of church body would we have if we had the desire that Paul mentions in these three verses (10-12). His goal when he prayed for an opportunity to be with the believers in Rome was to impart…
Created over 1 year ago
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Earned a Badge — Subscribed to First Reading Plan
2011-01-01
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Proverbs 24:16
Proverbs 24:16 (NKJV)
For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 24:10
Proverbs 24:10 (NKJV)
If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 23:13
Proverbs 23:13 (NKJV)
Do not withhold correction from a child, For if you beat him with a rod, he will not die.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 23:12
Proverbs 23:12 (NKJV)
Apply your heart to instruction, And your ears to words of knowledge.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 22:29
Proverbs 22:29 (NKJV)
Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 22:28
Proverbs 22:28 (NKJV)
Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 22:15
Proverbs 22:15 (NKJV)
Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 22:10
Proverbs 22:10 (NKJV)
Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave; Yes, strife and reproach will cease.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 22:9
Proverbs 22:9 (NKJV)
He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 22:7
Proverbs 22:7 (NKJV)
The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender.Created about 2 years ago
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Matthew 22:5
Matthew 22:5 (NKJV)
But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business.Created about 2 years ago
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Matthew 22:4
Matthew 22:4 (NKJV)
Again, he sent out other servants, saying, Tell those who are invited, See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. Come to the wedding.Created about 2 years ago
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Proverbs 22:1
Proverbs 22:1 (NKJV)
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.Created about 2 years ago
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Confident Stewardship
1st Samuel, chapter 17 is a powerful story of confident faith. A book could be written about this chapter, and probably "books" have been written. Yet, I see here a great story of the power of stewardship.…
Created about 2 years ago
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Galatians 2:20
Galatians 2:20 (NLT)
My old self has been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.Created about 2 years ago
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Job Security
The miriad of promises in the first chapter of Joshua are amazing. I'm using my imagination a little, but I believe the people were already recognizing the leadership of Joshua before this conversation.…
Created about 2 years ago
Joshua 1:1 (NLT), Joshua 1:2 (NLT), Joshua 1:3 (NLT), Joshua 1:4 (NLT), Joshua 1:5 (NLT)
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The war over the soul
If we believe that we are made up of three parts; spirit, soul, and body, then we should also be aware of the hostile home. In this masterpiece of a book, Paul vividly details a domestic dispute inside…
Created about 2 years ago
Galatians 5:16 (NKJV), Galatians 5:17 (NKJV), Galatians 5:18 (NKJV)
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I can't deal with this
Isn't the Word of God a tremendous encouragement for burnt out followers of Christ. It is nice to know that Moses was frazzled, burnt out, and done with his ministry too. People complaining, the stress…
Created over 2 years ago
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The Authority of the Lender
The reader could see Joseph's actions as unfair or harsh, but the reality of the situation was not an accident. The price Joseph paid, by revelation from God, for preparing for famine gave him the authority…
Created over 2 years ago
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When it's real
When the news about Jesus was spread, people came from everywhere to hear and touch him. Crowds are not looking for self helping programs, more crowds, or our best church face. The crowds want to see…
Created over 2 years ago
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Changing our taste
36 Then He spoke a parable to them: “No one puts a piece from a new garment on an old one; otherwise the new makes a tear, and also the piece that was taken out of the new does not match the old. 37 And…
Created over 2 years ago
Luke 5:36 (ASV), Luke 5:37 (ASV), Luke 5:38 (ASV), Luke 5:39 (ASV)
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Genesis 3:4
Genesis 3:4 (ASV)
And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:Created over 2 years ago
Labels: faith-or-knowledge
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Genesis 2:7
Genesis 2:7 (ASV)
And Jehovah God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.Created over 2 years ago
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