“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.
Tag: Jesus
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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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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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“Bruised For Our Iniquities”
As we study the Old Testament, let us never forget that it is all about Jesus!
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Trusting Self Leaves No Room For God
Sometimes we hear people say, “If I had lived during the time of Christ, I would have believed!”
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Your Labor is Not in Vain In the Lord
Let’s not be like the one-talent man who went and buried his talent in the ground.
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Happy New Year 2017!
While there are some things that we want to do that we haven’t been doing, we need to continue to do some good things that we have been doing too!
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The Great Commission and Evangelism
Evangelism and the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20): 1) The Plan of Salvation, 2) Its Scope, 3) Its People, 4) Its Results. Each person should give a brief synopsis.
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Christian Graces – Virtue
To be virtuous like Jesus (2 Peter 1:5-9) we must 1) Know God's Word, 2) Show Mercy to the Needy, 3) Practice Self-Sacrifice. Each person should practice virtue.
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How Long did the Seventy-Two of Luke 10 Keep Their Gifts?
Jesus gave the seventy-two power over demons for their mission (Luke 10), but told them to rejoice that their names are written in heaven. That is our emphasis too.
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Make Me a Servant!
What does it mean to be a servant (Matthew 20:20-28)? 1) Have a Servant's Attitude, 2) Know What to Do, 3) Serve. Each person should better understand true service.
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What is the Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit?
Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Luke 12:10) was the Pharisees' charge that Jesus cast out demons by Satan. It describes hearts so hardened they will not repent.
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Jesus’ Words of Encouragement
In John 14, Jesus encourages us by telling us about 1) A Place, 2) A Plan, 3) A Person, 4) The Power of Prayer. Each person may be encouraged by His words.
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Following Holiness
To follow holiness (Hebrews 12:14) we must 1) Follow After God, 2) Follow After Purity, 3) Follow After Distinctiveness. Each person should know what this means.
