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The first question I’d like to take up this morning is whether Jesus’ words about persecution are still relevant. IOW: Has Modern Society Become So Tolerant That Talk Of Persecution Is Outdated?
We come to the 8th & final beatitude. It speaks of a blessing no one wants—a blessing that comes to those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness.
Jesus was sent to establish peace & His message explained peace & His death purchased peace & His resurrected presence enables peace.
Jesus was sent to establish peace & His message explained peace & His death purchased peace & His resurrected presence enables peace.
It’s in the secrecy of your thoughts & feelings, where nobody knows but God. And what or who you are at the invisible root matters as much to God as what you are at the visible branch. Listen to the LORD speaking to Samuel (1 Sam 16:7) “Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” So, we can say From The Heart Are All The Issues Of Life.
It’s in the secrecy of your thoughts & feelings, where nobody knows but God. And what or who you are at the invisible root matters as much to God as what you are at the visible branch. Listen to the LORD speaking to Samuel (1 Sam 16:7) “Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.” So, we can say From The Heart Are All The Issues Of Life.
In the age to come—when we meet Jesus—the people who will receive mercy from Him are the people who have been merciful. Is this salvation by works? NO!
In the age to come—when we meet Jesus—the people who will receive mercy from Him are the people who have been merciful. Is this salvation by works? NO!
Matthew 5:6, KJV, Blessed are they which do hunger & thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:6, KJV, Blessed are they which do hunger & thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:6, KJV, Blessed are they which do hunger & thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Biblical wisdom is never merely intellectual. It’s a disposition of the heart as well as ideas in the head. In a sense, meekness & wisdom are one thing: peaceable, gentle & open to reason.
Biblical wisdom is never merely intellectual. It’s a disposition of the heart as well as ideas in the head. In a sense, meekness & wisdom are one thing: peaceable, gentle & open to reason.
WE ARE RESTORE … A MISSIONAL COMMUNITY WITH A HEART FOR THE LOST. TOGETHER WE WILL DO GOD’S WORK, GOD’S WAY, & TRUST IN HIS SUPPLY.
WE ARE RESTORE … A MISSIONAL COMMUNITY WITH A HEART FOR THE LOST. TOGETHER WE WILL DO GOD’S WORK, GOD’S WAY, & TRUST IN HIS SUPPLY.
How Would You Answer This: “Isn’t Christianity just a crutch for people who can’t make it on their own?” My reply was: “Why is the thought that Christianity is a crutch considered to be a valid criticism of Christianity?”
How Would You Answer This: “Isn’t Christianity just a crutch for people who can’t make it on their own?” My reply was: “Why is the thought that Christianity is a crutch considered to be a valid criticism of Christianity?”
I’m sure all of you know that our God works all things: including snowstorms—FOR OUR GOOD (Rom 8:28). But some of you may be thinking—nice try Pastor—but what good, God-glorifying purposes, might God have for sending us all this cold & snow & ice?
I’m sure all of you know that our God works all things: including snowstorms—FOR OUR GOOD (Rom 8:28). But some of you may be thinking—nice try Pastor—but what good, God-glorifying purposes, might God have for sending us all this cold & snow & ice?
For many people no question seems as puzzling as the problem of unanswered prayer.
For many people no question seems as puzzling as the problem of unanswered prayer.
The Planning of Proverbs. Paul, God & Jesus
Q: Why does Christmas joy turn so quickly into new-year anxiety? A: Maybe it’s because what felt like joy at Christmas wasn’t really anchored deeply in Jesus.
Q: Why does Christmas joy turn so quickly into new-year anxiety? A: Maybe it’s because what felt like joy at Christmas wasn’t really anchored deeply in Jesus.
The shepherds were changed by what they saw & we can also profit from what they went through. Work faithfully; Wonder fearfully; Welcome favorably; Witness frequently; and then Worship fondly!
The shepherds were changed by what they saw & we can also profit from what they went through. Work faithfully; Wonder fearfully; Welcome favorably; Witness frequently; and then Worship fondly!
I don’t know about you—but some seasons of the church year—like Advent—are shocking because it shouts out: “the kingdom of God is at hand!” And suddenly, we realize that we’d stopped looking for or praying for this kingdom to come!
I don’t know about you—but some seasons of the church year—like Advent—are shocking because it shouts out: “the kingdom of God is at hand!” And suddenly, we realize that we’d stopped looking for or praying for this kingdom to come!
On This 1st Sunday Of Advent, Turn Our Hearts & Minds Toward Your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill Us With HOPE As We Remember His Coming & Await His Return.
On This 1st Sunday Of Advent, Turn Our Hearts & Minds Toward Your Son, Jesus Christ. Fill Us With HOPE As We Remember His Coming & Await His Return.
Psalm 40:1-3 ... Being IN a pit is one thing ... Getting OUT is another!
Psalm 40:1-3 ... Being IN a pit is one thing ... Getting OUT is another!
: Has there ever been a time in your life that you would’ve described it as being in “crisis mode”? Or would you say: “I’m right there, right now?
: Has there ever been a time in your life that you would’ve described it as being in “crisis mode”? Or would you say: “I’m right there, right now?
If you find your heart leaps up more vigorously for anything else than it does for the forgiveness of God, *REPENT! In Other Words: DON’T BE A MULE
If you find your heart leaps up more vigorously for anything else than it does for the forgiveness of God, *REPENT! In Other Words: DON’T BE A MULE
It’s Not What Happens To Us That Matters, It How We Respond That Makes The Difference. And Ps 119 had a lot to say about trouble. In fact, the author suffered so much he was an expert. Ps 119 (67-71-75) reminds us that God is intimately involved.
It’s Not What Happens To Us That Matters, It How We Respond That Makes The Difference. And Ps 119 had a lot to say about trouble. In fact, the author suffered so much he was an expert. Ps 119 (67-71-75) reminds us that God is intimately involved.
Our focus today is on one of the most beloved psalms. Years ago, this psalm was sung to a tune called “the Old 100th.” We also know it as the “Doxology” & you can find a version of Ps 100 in most hymnals, titled “All Creatures That on Earth Do Dwell.”
Our focus today is on one of the most beloved psalms. Years ago, this psalm was sung to a tune called “the Old 100th.” We also know it as the “Doxology” & you can find a version of Ps 100 in most hymnals, titled “All Creatures That on Earth Do Dwell.”
In Ps 60—as the tides of defeat began to rise for David—surviving soldiers turned to the banner—to regroup & fight—and while the banner still flew—hope remained.
In Ps 60—as the tides of defeat began to rise for David—surviving soldiers turned to the banner—to regroup & fight—and while the banner still flew—hope remained.
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