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WHERE IS OUR FOCUS AND WHAT IS OUR TOP PRIORITY?

BIBLE PASSAGE:“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” (Matthew 13:44) MEDITATION:Many of us have a problem:    “Our faith is something tacked onto our lives.” In other words, … Continue reading

GOD IS FOR US; WE SHOULD BE FOR HIM

BIBLE PASSAGE: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.” (Colossians 1:19) MEDITATION: Have you ever thought about why everything happens? What about the … Continue reading

GUILT AND/OR FEAR CAN STEAL OUR JOY

GUILT AND/OR FEAR CAN STEAL OUR JOY ***GUILT*** BIBLE PASSAGE: “Keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” (Jude 1:21) MEDITATION: Guilt follows the footsteps of mankind. It gnaws; it growls; it eats away at the joy God intends for us. … Continue reading

SPIRIT EMPOWERS BELIEVERS

Spirit Empowers Believers (Romans 8:12-16, 26-30, 35-39) ROMANS 8 VERSES 12-13:      “brethren”           – Paul was talking to believers.      “therefore”           – Points back to what Paul said about the Spirit in verses 1-11.      Paul says we are obligated to live one of two different lifestyles;      and, he doesn’t indicate that … Continue reading

THANKING GOD FOR THE FAITH OF OTHERS

BIBLE PASSAGE: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you. (Colossians 1:3) MEDITATION: As believers, we should always lift up others in prayer, but have you ever thanked God for them at the same time? The world would rather have us focusing on the faults of others, … Continue reading

WHAT DOES GOD LOOK LIKE?

BIBLE PASSAGE: “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him.” (Colossians 1:19) MEDITATION: One of the greatest mysteries of mankind is, “What does God look like?” When Moses was on the mountain top and realized he was in the presence of Almighty God, he hid his face for fear of seeing … Continue reading

WHY SHOULD I HAVE A QUIET TIME?

Why Should I Have A Quiet Time? This question revolves around three other questions:     1. Does a Christian want to sin?     2. Does a Christian have to sin?     3. Why do we sin? 1. Does a Christian want to sin?     Question:     How do we know that the real Christian does … Continue reading

CAN YOU TRUST GOD?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (Proverbs 3:5-6) MEDITATION: When you are down and discouraged, do you have a hard time trusting God? Many pastors have had others come to … Continue reading

SPIRIT GIVES NEW LIFE

Spirit Gives New Life (John 3:3-8; Romans 8:1-6, 9-11) JOHN 3 VERSES 3-8: Jesus was talking with a man who was considered to be righteous and religious. Question:     What makes it difficult for a person like this to be saved?         – They always want to be right.         – They don’t see the … Continue reading

THE DEVIL (SATAN) IS NOT IN HELL….YET

BIBLE PASSAGE: The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Satan answered the Lord, “From roaming throughout the earth, going back and forth on it.” (Job 1:7) MEDITATION: The biggest enemy of God is the devil – the evil one. Have you ever thought about the names that are given to him in … Continue reading

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