Not By Might or Power But By the Holy Spirit
As we get ready to welcome in another year, We all look back and reflect on the past year and our life in general. The new year always comes with hope and a chance for a fresh start. Perhaps more than any other year, we are looking to turn the page and say goodbye to …
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As we get ready to celebrate our Lord and Savior's birth, I want to bring our focus back to Christ, who is the reason for the season. Most of us are familiar with the Christmas story. We know all about the angels, the shepherds, and the wise men, but today I ask a simple question …
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In all the descriptions of Christian, "Fighter" does not come to mind. Perhaps, counselor, peacemaker, comforter Etc. But, here in Ephesians 6, we are in battle. We are to put on the armor of God. For the past few weeks, we have been looking at each piece of the armor of God. The day we …
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18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 How should a Christian celebrate Thanksgiving? Today, all around America, families are celebrating this uniquely American holiday. This is not a religious holiday, certainly, it is not biblical. People will enjoy a feast today, watch some football …
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Paul has outlined for us the enormous power and resource at our disposal in our battle against the evil one. So far, we have learned about our foe. Unless we know who the enemy is, where he is, and what he can do, we have a difficult time defeating him. Not only here in Ephesians …
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There is a normal sorrow that accompanies the passing of a loved one, caused by the pain of separation and loneliness. Death has such finality to it. We don't know how to deal with it. It is the only certainty we have in life. Everybody experiences death. The rain falls on the just and the …
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We are in the middle of spiritual warfare. We are looking at verses 10 through 17 on the theme of the believer’s armor in the book of Ephesians. Last time, I talked to you about our enemy Satan. In the battle, it is vital, we know our adversary, and the tactics used to defeat us. …
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. Last time we started looking at why we need to put on the Armor. We talked about the Christian war. We are in a spiritual battle with an unseen enemy and we need to be strong in Lord. Today, I want to talk to you about the enemy we face. I love to watch …
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For the last few months, I am writing a series called "learning to be victorious Christian". If you are walking with Christ and in obedience to Christ, an attack from Satan is inevitable. Peter tells us, he is roaring like a lion, ready to devour us. Therefore, no matter how long you have been a …
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As we ended the last chapter, Joseph's brother passed the test of jealousy with flying colors. The joy of brothers must have been great. This Egyptian, whom they feared not only not cast them into prison but instead turned out to be a kind host. Now, They would be able to return home with ample …
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He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justly, To love [a]mercy, And to walk humbly with your God. Micah6:8 Pride: a feeling or deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements, First, let me say that we live in a very …
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As the last chapter ended, we saw Joseph moaning and groaning about his life and how hard he has it. Joseph's brothers' guilt was exposed to a certain extent, and there was remorse, but there was still much to be finished in their hearts by God's spirit before they would be truly prepared to serve …
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