Don’t Take Credit for God’s Gifts
we can sometimes forget that God is the One from whom all blessings flow, and we can begin to think that we have earned these blessings through our own righteousness.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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Little Eyes
We are what we think; if we allow evil things to permeate our thoughts, then our ways will be evil as well.
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Lessons from the Life of Solomon
From Solomon's life (1 Kings 3:5-15): 1) Get Wisdom, 2) Earthly Things Cannot Satisfy, 3) Marriage Matters, but God Comes First. Each person should learn these lessons.
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“Godliness with Contentment is Great Gain”
Focusing on Jesus and who He is helps us to be content because He is all we really need; He is the standard for who we were created to be and what we truly are.
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Daniel 7 – God’s Predictions of His Kingdom
Daniel 7:1-14 predicts God's kingdom: 1) The Vision, 2) The Unveiling, 3) The Meaning. Each person should understand its history and the coming of the Messiah's kingdom.
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Christian Graces – Self-Control
Self-control (2 Peter 1:5-9): 1) Our Desires Are Out of Control, 2) God Is in Control, 3) Jesus and the Spirit Help, 4) God's Purposes. Each person should practice it.
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“Thou Shalt Have No Other gods Before Me”
You cannot serve God and mammon.” God does not compete with other masters; one will ultimately give way to one or the other.
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What Is the Opposite of Grace?
What is the opposite of grace? Not justice, but unrighteous vengeance. Grace is God's favor through Jesus (John 1:14-17). It is better to show grace than get even.
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Why It Is All About Jesus!
All about Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20): He is 1) Creator, 2) Our Purpose, 3) Sustainer, 4) Head of the Church, 5) God's Fullness, 6) Reconciler. Center your life on Him.
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Jesus Desired Baptism
Let’s follow Jesus and not the opinions of men.
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Seven Churches of Asia – Smyrna
In the letter to Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11), we see Jesus' 1) Description, 2) Knowledge, 3) Prophecy, 4) Command. Each person should know Jesus cares for the church.
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Jesus Is the Head of the Church, Me!
We can say "Jesus is the head of the church" all day long, but it will be meaningless for our lives if we are not following Him.
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The Comfort of God’s Word
God's word comforts us (Psalm 119:49-56) through 1) The Hope and Life It Gives, 2) The Afflictions of the Wicked, 3) Remembering God. Each person should find comfort.
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God Has Spoken – Will We Hear the Bible?
God has spoken (Hebrews 1:1-2): 1) He Speaks Through the Bible, 2) It Has Two Testaments, 3) It Speaks of Jesus. Each person should hear it to learn of God and His Son.
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Coming Soon: Our Gospel Meeting On Grace
Without grace, I would be hopelessly trapped in a mindset of constantly demanding retribution for failure.
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Studies in Daniel – God’s Punishments
Daniel 5 on God's punishments: the folly of feasting, fouling holy things, false idols, and forgetting history. Each person should learn these lessons and avoid them.
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Christian Graces – Knowledge
Knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 1:5-8) is vital: 1) Ignorance Destroys, 2) Information Builds a Foundation, 3) Ideas Inform Behavior. Each person should grow in knowledge.
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“Bruised For Our Iniquities”
As we study the Old Testament, let us never forget that it is all about Jesus!
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Is the King James Version the Only Authorized Version?
Is the King James Version the only authorized version? No. Authority lies in God's inspired original texts, and translations are authoritative as they reflect them.
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Is there any kind of preaching other than evangelism?
All preaching is about Jesus (1 Corinthians 2:2) in three ways: teaching the lost to be saved, teaching the saved to stay faithful, and doing good works to glorify God.
