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Making a Sacred Vow 2/9/2010
Making A Sacred Vow
As we open to Matthew 6:19, stop and put yourself out in the
crowd. Jesus is speaking, He is so clear that no one is confused.
He talks about life in such a way everyone understands.
Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures
on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves
break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures
in heaven, where ...
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Song of Solomon 1:7 2/4/2010
Song of Solomon 1 Tell me . . . where Thou feedest, where Thou makest Thy flock
to rest at noon. These words express the desire of the believer after Christ,
and his longing for present communion with Him. Where doest
Thou feed Thy flock? In Thy house? I will go, if I may find
Thee there. In private prayer? Then I will pray without
ceasing. In the Word? Then I will read it diligently. In
Thine ...
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Prosperity Gospel Lie 1/14/2010
It Promises Far Too Little: The False Gospel of Prosperity
Theology Albert Mohler Author, Speaker, President of the Southern Baptist Theological
Seminary "God knows where the money is, and he knows how to get
the money to you." That was the message of Gloria Copeland
as she was speaking at the Southwest Believers' Convention
recently held in Fort Worth, Texas. The event drew the attention
of The ...
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Peter 1/11/2010
Peter's Gospel of Changed Lives
Christ's complete forgiveness and restoration takes
the bitterness and sting out of our past sins—and makes
them a memory of God's grace. That complete restoration
to ministry is why I say that Peter is one of the greatest
examples of God's grace, loving us even when we sin
and fail Him. Peter is perhaps the greatest witness to the
new beginnings that ...
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Heed the warnings that the Spirit speaks 1/11/2010
Heed the warnings as The Spirit speaks (1:3). Jesus claims
His own (3:4-5). Sardis rebuked (3:1-6); Philadelphia
rewarded (3:8-12); Laodicea sickening (3:15-19). Notice,
Jesus knocks at our heart, but He won't come in until
invited (3:20). Worship (4:1-11), then the Lamb is found
worthy and the Chorus resounds (5:4-14). The church at Sardis was warned: I know thy works, that thou
hast a name that ...
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The Blessings of the New Covenant 1/11/2010
The Blessings of the New Covenant We have reached the stage in our consideration of the biblical
doctrine of the atonement in which we are looking at the
results of the work of our Lord upon the cross. We have considered
two of the immediate consequences. The first was the effect
upon God’s relationship with sinful mankind, and the second
was the effect upon heaven itself. Now we must consider ...
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Starting Over in Newness in Jesus 1/5/2010
Starting Over in Newness in Jesus
Isaiah 55:6-7 "Seek the Lord while He may be found,
Call upon Him while He is near." WE MUST SEEK THE LORD
: "Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous
man his thoughts; Let him return to the Lord, " WE
MUST FORSAKE SIN: "And He will have mercy on him; And
to our God, For He will abundantly pardon." AND THEN
GOD BLESSES
Today ...
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Psalm 40:1-3 1/1/2010
I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me and
heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction,
out of the miry clay, and He set my feet upon a rock making
my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of
praise to our God; many will see and fear and will trust in
the LORD. (Psalm 40:1-3) If you are in a desperate situation, turn your whole life
over to God and ...
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he King of Kings Comes to Consumate History 12/31/2009
The King of Kings Comes to Consummate History Revelation 19:1-21:8; Psalm 149:1-4; Proverbs 31:10-12
After these things I heard a loud voice of a great multitude
in heaven, saying, "Alleluia! Salvation and glory
and honor and power belong to the Lord our God! For true and
righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the
great who corrupted the earth with her fornication;
and He has avenged ...
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Learning to Love in Deed and Truth 12/26/2009
Learning to Love in Deed and Truth 1John 2:12-3:24; Psalm 147:1-3; Proverbs 29:15 I write to you, little , Because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake.
I write to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, Because you have overcome the wicked one. I write to you, little , Because you have known the Father. I have written to you, ...
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Father 12/25/2009
Though the Old Testament provides many rich names and titles
for God, the New Testament reveals him most fully. Jesus,
in fact, shocked and offended the religious leaders of
his day by claiming that he had a Father/ relationship
with the God whose name they feared even to pronounce. Furthermore,
by inviting his followers to call God "Father, "
he made this the primary name by which God is to be ...
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Deuteronomy 32 verse 5 12/22/2009
Deuteronomy 32:5 The spot of His . What is the secret spot which infallibly betokens the
of God? It were vain presumption to decide this upon our
own judgment; but God's word reveals it to us, and we
may tread surely where we have revelation to be our guide.
Now, we are told concerning our Lord, "to as many as
received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of
God, even to as many as ...
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Proverbs 3:5-6 12/21/2009
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your
own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and
He will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Focusing on God helps you to reach up! Your life today can be so much more than you can make of it.
"In all your ways acknowledge God." As you wake
up, acknowledge God—"Good morning Lord."
As you take your shower, acknowledge ...
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Philippians 4:1-13 12/19/2009
I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances
I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also
know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance
I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry,
both of having abundance and suffering need. (Philippians
4 v. 11-12) Focusing on God helps you to look up! Paul had learned the secret of contentment in every ...
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The Fear of the Lord 12/12/2009
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; a good understanding
have all those who do His commandments; His praise endures
forever. Give God first place in your life if you want the wisdom to
put godly goals into place and live them out! The most important thing about your life is your perception
of who God is. If, to you, God exists to empower your desires
and goals in life to become ...
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1 Thessalonians 4:17 by Spurgeon 12/10/2009
1 Thessalonians 4:17 So shall we ever be with the Lord. Even the sweetest visits from Christ, how short they are-and
how transitory! One moment our eyes see Him, and we rejoice
with joy unspeakable and full of glory, but again a little
time and we do not see Him, for our beloved withdraws Himself
from us; like a roe or a young hart He leaps over the mountains
of division; He is gone to the land ...
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But Stephen 12/10/2009
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven
and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right
hand of God. 'Look, ' he said, 'I see heaven
open and the of Man standing at the right hand of God.'"
Acts 7:55-56 (NIV) Devotion: Sometimes things happen in life that are so horrible our
minds have a hard time processing them. Even our souls don't
know quite where to place the ...
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Christmas by Dr. John Barnett 12/10/2009
Christmas: The Only Gift Everyone Really Needs
Christmas is all about gifts; gift giving, give buying,
and gift receiving make up so much of these weeks of the year.
Many are looking for the most "wanted" gifts;
so much so that often these gifts are sold out and become
even more sought after. As we open to the last dozen verses
of Luke 1 today, think about...
THE MOST ...
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Mark 10:16 12/9/2009
Then he took the in his arms and placed his hands
on their heads and blessed them." Mark 10:16 (NLT)
Devotion: I love visiting other countries to serve in missions work.
But there are many times I've left a beautiful country
overwhelmed by the needs of its people. People standing
in line for medical care. Or on a street corner
selling candy, or worse - their bodies --so they could eat
a meal. ...
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John 15:1-5 12/6/2009
Friday 4th December John 15:1-5 I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every
branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and
every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may
bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word
which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the
branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the
vine, so ...
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Give up Control 12/3/2009
Us, men need to give control to God! We think we can fo it on
ou rown but there's onl;y one ways that's the best
for us in the long run!?
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Song of Solomon 4:7 12/2/2009
Song of Solomon 4 Thou art all fair, my love. The Lord's admiration of His Church is very a wonderful,
and His description of her beauty is very glowing. She is
not merely fair, but "all fair." He views her
in Himself, washed in His sin-atoning blood and clothed
in His meritorious righteousness, and He considers her
to be full of comeliness and beauty. No wonder that such
is the case, since it ...
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Why must everyone be in a rush? 12/1/2009
Whys must everyone be in a rush 24/7 and be so rude? Stop and
enjoy what God has given us, be happy and most of all be NICE
to everyone!...
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There is only one gospel 12/1/2009
Don't be deceived — there is only one Gospel that provides
eternal life (1:6-9)! The Lord sent Peter to Jews, Paul
to Gentiles (2:. The Law produces death; Life is the gift
of our Creator God through Jesus Christ (2:16-21). Abraham is mentioned eight times in chapter three to remind
us that faith in the redeeming grace of God does not begin
with the New Testament. God gave Abraham the promise ...
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There is only one gospel 12/1/2009
Don't be deceived — there is only one Gospel that provides
eternal life (1:6-9)! The Lord sent Peter to Jews, Paul
to Gentiles (2:. The Law produces death; Life is the gift
of our Creator God through Jesus Christ (2:16-21). Abraham is mentioned eight times in chapter three to remind
us that faith in the redeeming grace of God does not begin
with the New Testament. God gave Abraham the promise ...
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Revelation 12:7 by Spurgeon 12/1/2009
Revelation 12 Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the
dragon fought and his angels. War always will rage between the two great sovereignties
until one or other be crushed. Peace between good and evil
is an impossibility; the very pretence of it would, in fact,
be the triumph of the powers of darkness. Michael will always
fight; his holy soul is vexed with sin, and will not ...
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Revelation 12:7 by Spurgeon 12/1/2009
Revelation 12 Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the
dragon fought and his angels. War always will rage between the two great sovereignties
until one or other be crushed. Peace between good and evil
is an impossibility; the very pretence of it would, in fact,
be the triumph of the powers of darkness. Michael will always
fight; his holy soul is vexed with sin, and will not ...
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17 provoking aspects of consecration to Christ 12/1/2009
These 17 thought provoking lessons strike at the very heart
of one's consecration and commitment to Jesus Christ.
• With great conviction they give us an acid test of whether
one is demonstrating the character of Christ and the fruit
of the Spirit. Such an investment into the study of these
Scriptures cannot help but alter one's behavior and
attitude toward God, toward sin, and toward the ...
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Trials and Troubles 11/28/2009
The Lord expects us to do for others what He has done for us
(1:3-7). Holy Spirit seals us (1:21-22). The letter (of
the Law) killeth, but the Spirit giveth life (3:6). Ministry
is tough; Paul says: "Don't give up" (4:1).
Present troubles are short-lived, but glory with the Savior
is forever (4:16-1. Earthen vessels (clay pots) are brittle and of little value;
but, if they are filled with gold, ...
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Spending our time wisely 11/25/2009
SPENDING OUR TIME
Eph 5:15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise
but as wise, Eph 5:16 making the most of every opportunity, because
the days are evil.
This is what it says in easy language. Be careful how you
live your lives. Live like people who know about God and
not like people who know nothing of God. Paul wrote to the
people who already ...
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