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God Most High 12/7/2009
When applied to God, the term Elyon, meaning "Highest"
or "Exalted One, " emphasizes that God is the
highest in every realm of life. In the New Testament, Jesus
is known as the of the Most High while the Holy Spirit
is the power of the Most High. All who belong to Christ are
revealed as sons and daughters of the Most High by imitating
the Father in heaven. When you praise the Most High, you
are ...
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Christ is Supreme (Colossians 1-4) 12/6/2009
Christ is Supreme (1:15-20). Enemies now friends (1:21-22).
Paul instructed to reveal "The Secret" from
God to Gentiles (1:25-26). Know what it is (1:27)? Dead
in . . . sins, alive in Christ (chap. 2). Live the new life
in Christ (3:1-17). What is a Christian household (3:18-25)?
We're encouraged to pray (4:1-4). Paul wrote to the church in Colosse from prison (4:1 .
Although he had never ...
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Ecclesiates 1:14 by Spurgeon 12/2/2009
Ecclesiastes 1:14 Behold, all is vanity. Nothing can satisfy the entire man but the Lord's love
and the Lord's own self. Saints have tried to anchor
in other roadsteads, but they have been driven out of such
fatal refuges. Solomon, the wisest of men, was permitted
to make experiments for us all, and to do for us what we must
not dare to do for ourselves. Here is his testimony in his
own words: ...
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Righteousness 12/2/2009
The Name Righteousness isn't a popular word in our culture.
Yet righteousness is essential to our happiness because
it involves being in right relationship or right standing
with God and conforming to his character, fulfilling our
responsibilities toward him and others. But righteousness
is impossible for us to achieve, no matter how much we might
long for it. It comes only as God's gift to us ...
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Paul's Passion to Preach the Gospel 11/29/2009
Paul's Passion to Preach the Gospel Romans 14:13-15:21; 16:17-20, 25-27; Psalm 132:1-5;
Proverbs 24:24-25 Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather
resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall
in our brother's way. I know and am convinced by the Lord Jesus that there is nothing
unclean of itself; but to him who considers anything to
be unclean, to him it is ...
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How to bring blessings to others 11/26/2009
Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters
will himself be watered." Proverbs 11:25 (ESV) Devotion: I sat in the crowded café of a bookstore working on my laptop.
My stomach growled repeatedly—I'd not yet had lunch.
Hunger urged me to pack up and head in the rain to a restaurant
but I purposed instead to focus on the project at hand. Then
something else caught my attention. ...
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Dubai Modern Day Greed 11/26/2009
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Just a year after the global
downturn derailed Dubai's explosive growth, the
city is now so swamped in debt that it's asking for a
six-month reprieve on paying its bills — causing a drop
on world markets Thursday and raising questions about
Dubai's reputation as a magnet for international
investment. The fallout came swiftly and was felt globally after Wednesday ...
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John 14:6 11/26/2009
I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the
Father but through me. John 14:6 "I don't respect [believers] who don't
proselytize. I don't respect that at all. If you believe
that there's a heaven and a hell, and that people could
be going to hell, or not getting eternal life, or whatever,
and you think, well, it's not really worth telling
them this because it would make it ...
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the folly of the theory of evolution 11/25/2009
God didn't create the sun, moon, and stars until the
fourth day of creation (Genesis 1:14-19. God created the
earth first (Genesis 1:1-13).
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A question for those who are widowed. 11/14/2009
Most of the time I am happy and feel that I have been truly
blessed that i have expereinced true love, been married.
But then there are the days that i wake up and feel cheated
or saddened by the situation. I wonder where my life would
have been if my husband had not died. If we would have had
. I also wonder what did I do so bad that i finally
experienced finding true love and within 18 ...
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Character 9/2/2009
“A new command I give you; Love one another. As I have loved
you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know
that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”(John
13:34-35) Love is the most telling hallmark of an authentic Christian
disciple. Of course, knowledge and service stem from the
growth process, too. But without love, your credibility
both inside and ...
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Growth Principles 8/20/2009
BASIC GROWTH PRINCIPLES
OBJECTIVE 5
The disciple has a basic understanding of spiritual growth
principles and is aware of the beneficial influences of
time, adversity and the sovereignty of God.
BIBLICAL BASIS FOR THIS OBJECTIVE
This training objective covers a lot of ground, and you'll
probably need to do a considerable amount of background
study in order to ...
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Back-to-School Shopping Shouldn't Leave You Broke 8/5/2009
Back-to-School Shopping Shouldn't Leave You Broke
Tawra Kellam Back-to-school is a time when many moms witness their money
sprout wings and take flight, finding a home at retail stores
across America. I know that consumer spending is good for
the economy, but I don't take it upon myself to keep
the entire US economy propped up. So when my first-grade
announced that he wanted a backpack with ...
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Facets of Faith 7/28/2009
Facets of Faith FAITH is not merely an act, but a series of acts. It is a maintained
attitude of that heart, an unquestioned obedience.
I would rather be among the great be among the great believers
than among the great thinkers. Faith is the soul’s perpetual Amen to God’s everlasting
Yea. Faith’s chef occupation is the obtaining of the promises
of God. Faith is ...
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The Doctrine of The Holy Spirit 7/26/2009
Summary of the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is revealed as the third Person of the Trinity.
The one true God has revealed Himself to His people as Father,
, and Holy Spirit. Within the inner life of the one God
exists a mystery, a richness of love and fellowship among
three divine persons.
The biblical revelation of the Spirit occurred over many
centuries. The ...
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The Validity of Faith 7/6/2009
The Validity of Faith “Faith is the evidence of things not seen”Hebrews11:1
Faith is no vain excuse. Trusting the eternal God is no misplacing
of confidence. Faith finds its validity in here things.
First in the veracity of the Person in whom it is reposed.
God is “the living and true God” (1 Thessalonians 1:9),
and “it is impossible for God to ...
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Growing Faith 7/1/2009
Growing Faith “Your faith growth exceedingly”2Thessalonians1:3
JESUS commanded His disciples to forgive a repentant brother
though he had sinned against them seven times in a single
day. Their bewildered response was, ”Lord, increase our
faith. ”But was their need not increased love rather than
increased faith? No; their diagnosis of their own need
as in the ...
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Why Should I Help The Poor? 5/19/2009
Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor. The Lord rescues
them in times of trouble. The Lord protects them and keeps
them alive. He gives them prosperity and rescues them from
their enemies. The Lord nurses them when they are sick and
eases their pain and discomfort. Psalm 41:1-3 NLT
He will rescue the poor when they cry to him, he will help
the oppressed, who have no one to ...
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Keep The Channel Clear 5/17/2009
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your
hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.“
James 4:8.
It is not uncommon for persons to wonder why God does not
reveal Himself to them in a special way. I suppose that at
one time or another we all have longed for such an experience.
And probably the main obstruction to this ...
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There is not a middle ground in life if you believe in truth 5/12/2009
Some people seem to want to think
that it is the "smart" thing to do to be sitting
in what they consider the middle of the road in life's
beliefs. Well, I happen to know if you stand in the middle
of the road long enough, you will get run over by someone.
Do you want to be a follower? Do you want to be a person who
hears God's inner voice and adheres to that? If it ...
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A Christian's Defense 5/11/2009
A Christian's Defense
Read Psalm 26:1-12. Have you ever been blamed for something
you didn't do? Leaders often are blamed falsely. The
Israelites blamed Moses for lack of water, bitter water,
enemies' attacks and lack of food. In this psalm, David
is falsely accused, so he takes four steps to deal with his
slanderers.
Step 1: An honest examination (v. 1-3). Human nature ...
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Our Spiritual Wealth 5/7/2009
In the early 1900s, there was a woman named Hettie Green
who was known for her miserly ways. So much so, that she was
called America's greatest miser. But Hettie Green
was worth a lot of money. When she died in 1916, she left an estate valued at $100 million.
Still, Hettie Green lived as through she were poverty-stricken.
She would eat cold oatmeal every day to save the expense
of heating ...
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Failure 5/4/2009
Failure doesn't mean - "You are a failure, "
It means - You have not succeeded.
Failure doesn't mean - "You accomplished nothing, "
It means - You have learned something.
Failure doesn't mean - "You have been a fool, "
It means - You had a lot of faith.
Failure doesn't mean - "You don't have it, "
It means - You were willing to try.
Failure doesn't mean - "You ...
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Staying Focused 5/2/2009
“For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord;
and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake.” 2 Cor. 4:5.
“It’s making me lose my Christian experience!” is an exclamation
made quite commonly by Christians in the church. And the
most insignificant thing can be the cause. I knew a woman
who objected to the way the choir marched down ...
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Forgiveness 4/30/2009
Forgiveness A letter written to a man on death row by the Father of the
man whom the man on death row had killed:
You are probably surprised that I, of all people, am writing
a letter to you, but I ask you to read it in its entirety and
consider its request seriously. As the Father of the man
whom you took part in murdering, I have something very important
to say to you. I ...
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Praising God For Closed Doors 4/29/2009
We need to learn to praise the Lord as much for a closed door
as we do an open door. The reason God closes doors is because
He has not prepared anything over there for us. If he didn't
close the wrong door, we would never find the right door.
God directs our path through the closing and opening of
doors. Once a door closes, it forces you to change your course.
Another door closes, it forces ...
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When You Thought I Wasn't Looking 4/26/2009
A message every adult should read because are
watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you hang my first
painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted
to paint another one.
When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray
cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.
When you though t I ...
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Keep On Keepin On 4/18/2009
“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee:
he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.” Psalms
55:22
Sometimes things look pretty hopeless, life isn't
going the way we had planned, and life in general is in a turmoil
for us! Many times this is when we have a tendency to get discouraged,
and we don't know what to do, or which way to turn. We
ask ...
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Witnessing To Others 4/14/2009
Many of us are intimidated by the fact of trying to witness
to others. Many times we make this more complicated then
it needs to be. Another point is that we tend to say or recite
more then needs to be said. If I may share something in order to assist you in your witnessing
is a very simple formula that I have used over the years.
The first thing is to be prepared. Yes it is ...
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Saying NO 4/9/2009
“My , if sinners entice you, do not consent.”Proverbs
1:10
Much has been written about the power of positive living.
It is certainly wise to develop a positive attitude toward
life in the realms of negatives. But there are times when
it is necessary, even essential, to be able to say a decided
No and stand by it at all cost. Some people find it hard to say No. ...
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