Category: Church
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The Joy of Giving Like Jesus
Matthew 6:21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Withholding what you are willing to give for the cause of Christ, whether it’s supporting missions, giving to the poor or tithing to your local Church is one way to know where your treasure lies. Think about the last time you received […]
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Trust Him When You Don’t Know
The patriarch, Jacob, had dealt with his fears before. He had wrestled with God and prevailed and had heard over and over that God was with him, but still he feared to meet Esau again. He expected the worst. To his surprise though, this is what actually happened… Genesis 33:4 “But Esau ran to meet […]
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“Please Show me Your Glory”
What would happen if every Christian lived on this prayer: “Please show me your glory, Lord.”? When you wake – “Show me your glory, Lord!” When you lay down to sleep – “Show me your glory, Lord!” When you work – “Show me your glory, Lord!” When you gather with His Church – “Show me […]
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God’s Cause Will Not Be Overthrown
“If this plan or this undertaking is of man, it will fail; but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them.” Acts 5:38-39 These are the words of Gamaliel in Acts 5. He was a member of the Jerusalem council, a Pharisee in good standing with the people. The Apostles […]
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The Church: A Community and Family
The Church in Acts The early Church, as described in the book of Acts had a beautiful sense of community and family. They sold possessions for the sake of the poor and sold houses to the point that “there was not a needy person among them”. There was devotion to the Word, to the fellowship […]
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You’re Going to Need The Holy Spirit
If you want to see 3000 souls saved in one day then you’re going to need the Holy Spirit. If you’re going to see even one soul saved through your witness then you’re going to need the power of God. I’m not sure what would have been more exhilarating, the tongues of fire or the […]
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3 Ways To Conquer Your Assuming Heart
Every Christian from time to time assumes the worst about something or someone. So how can we live without letting our worst thoughts consume us? 1. Know your Enemy Most of the time when we begin to assume the worst we don’t have all the info yet. Understanding that Satan is the master of lies […]