Lowering our Expectations of Others
What we desire of others reveals our expectations of them and our high opinion of ourselves.
Tag: Love
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Recovering from Spiritual Narcissism – Part 4
A common problem among narcissists is judging others. It goes something like this: some Christian does something wrong, or just something the narcissist does not like. He immediately thinks in […]
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Running for Down Syndrome Awareness
There is much we can learn from a person with Down Syndrome.
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God is Faithful to Save His Saints
We will study Psalm 119:89-96: God is faithful to save His saints because 1) He is Dependable, 2) His Saints Delight in His Word, and 3) He Delivers from the Enemy. We study to gain more familiarity with Psalm 119 and the wonderful word of God and to understand how God saves His saints through His faithfulness and theirs.
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The Conversion of Saul of Tarsus
In the conversion of Saul we see 1) Confrontation, 2) Contrition, 3) Concern, and 4) Conversion. The objective of this study is to understand the conversion of Saul so that we may explain it to others. Saul's conversion serves as a model for everyone's conversion.
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Born a Christian?
Graham said that some people are just born Christians, no conversion necessary.
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Attitudes in Prayer
To have the right attitude in prayer we must ask in 1) Faith, 2) Thanksgiving, 3) Constancy. Each person should understand these prerequisites to prayer and why they are prerequisites. The aim of this lesson is to stir up remembrance, exhort, and encourage all to pray more fervently, more thankfully, and constantly.
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My Jammed Finger
Christians ought to respond when a member of Christ’s body is harmed. Will we take care of one another?
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Second Corinthians Ten Through Thirteen
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/second-corinthians-ten-through-thirteen.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSecond Corinthians Chapter Ten 1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am […]
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Being Involved Without Being Invested
This is an emotional phenomenon known as attachment: when we identify with it to the point of ownership. We take everything said or done about the subject “personally.”
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You Can’t Do That Just On Easter Sunday
Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 5:15, “and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.” You can’t do that just on Easter Sunday.
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Beginning Today: Our Gospel Meeting: The Cross of Christ
Make this an opportunity for you to do some personal evangelism this week. God will be happy that you are obeying Him; Jesus will be happy that you are seeking and saving the lost; the elders will be happy that you are working to support the church; the members will be happy
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Pride Prevents Blessings but Humility Reaps Rewards
We want to do a study of Luke 14:15-24. From this passage we learn about God's 1) Invitation, 2) Expectations, 3) Anger, and 4) Love in relationship to the proud and humble. God rejects the proud but exalts the humble.
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The Cross of Christ Gospel Meeting
I don’t know of any topic more relevant than “The Cross of Christ.” It is central to what it means to be a Christian, and the cross of Christ challenges us at every moment to be God’s people truly.
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Second Corinthians Seven and Eight
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/second-corinthians-seven-and-eight.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSecond Corinthians Chapter 7 1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting […]
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State of the Church
I wonder what would happen if Jesus gave a “State of the Church” speech to us today? We really do not have to wonder. He gave such a speech in Revelation 2-3 when he evaluated the seven churches of Asia.
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Let’s Vote in Our Primary Elections
Christians also have an obligation to respect government. Romans 13:1-7 and 1 Peter 2:13-17 speak to this
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Second Corinthians Five and Six
http://newbostoncoc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/second-corinthians-five-and-six.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS2 Corinthians Chapter 5 1 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not […]
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The Qualifications and Responsibilities of Deacons
In this lesson we will examine the office of the deacon, its 1) History, 2) Responsibilities, 3) Qualifications, and 4) Rewards. The hearer should be able to locate and discuss the New Testament passages dealing with the office of the deacon. Considering the appointment of new deacons, I hope to be able to focus thought upon this office and the one being considered for appointment.
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Running the Rose of Sharon
Christianity is a long-distance run. Hebrews 12:1 says, “Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” This a long-distance run, and for it we need proper nutrition. What is the spiritual food that we need? It is Jesus Himself.
