rejoice in the lord: paul`s prison letter to the philippians
... As we reach chapter 2 of this letter this morning, Paul turns his attention to another insight the Lord had given him during his time in prison. According to Paul – A major way in which we can find joy in the Lord – is through loving and serving one another and the world around us. For Paul, joy in ...
... As we reach chapter 2 of this letter this morning, Paul turns his attention to another insight the Lord had given him during his time in prison. According to Paul – A major way in which we can find joy in the Lord – is through loving and serving one another and the world around us. For Paul, joy in ...
Beware The Leaven Of Rationalization
... have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If we do not have these attributes in our life then whatever we do, profits us NOTHING (1 Cor 13:1-3). These aspects are there because we have been forgiven from the most expensive debt of all (see Matt 18:21-35). This debt is calculated in these verses ...
... have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If we do not have these attributes in our life then whatever we do, profits us NOTHING (1 Cor 13:1-3). These aspects are there because we have been forgiven from the most expensive debt of all (see Matt 18:21-35). This debt is calculated in these verses ...
Sunday 17 June 2012 `A story about seeds, Year B, Pentecost 3-43B`
... Our passage from Mark’s gospel today covers two of the three stories told by Jesus about seeds that are recorded in chapter 4. Jesus told these stories while sitting in a boat at the edge of Lake Galilee. The crowds gathered around the shoreline to hear him. The first is the parable of the sower, an ...
... Our passage from Mark’s gospel today covers two of the three stories told by Jesus about seeds that are recorded in chapter 4. Jesus told these stories while sitting in a boat at the edge of Lake Galilee. The crowds gathered around the shoreline to hear him. The first is the parable of the sower, an ...
Series A: Live the New Life DISCIPLESHIP VERSES
... Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, Christ Paid the Penalty Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were ...
... Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgment, Christ Paid the Penalty Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were ...
131225_Luke 2.1-21 Christmas Day 2013
... and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.’ 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.’ 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the b ...
... and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.’ 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.’ 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the b ...
I Dream of Joseph - Valleyview Community Church
... And the apostle Paul had this to say about Christians being Prophets “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of ...
... And the apostle Paul had this to say about Christians being Prophets “Follow the way of love and eagerly desire gifts of ...
The Muslim Menace
... the Muslim terrorist threat is carefully documented. Spencer asserts that radical Islam exists, and is widespread, and that terrorists and militants around the world are using the Koran and teachings of Islam to recruit and motivate terrorists, making use of the doctrine of “jihad.” Says Spencer, ji ...
... the Muslim terrorist threat is carefully documented. Spencer asserts that radical Islam exists, and is widespread, and that terrorists and militants around the world are using the Koran and teachings of Islam to recruit and motivate terrorists, making use of the doctrine of “jihad.” Says Spencer, ji ...
larger gems - Spirituality Running to God
... proved to be the last they would ever receive from him. In it he informed them of his design to enter some one of the many monasteries in Italy noted for their special rigor of life. A short time, however, after the letter was dispatched he seems to have had an internal illumination which set at res ...
... proved to be the last they would ever receive from him. In it he informed them of his design to enter some one of the many monasteries in Italy noted for their special rigor of life. A short time, however, after the letter was dispatched he seems to have had an internal illumination which set at res ...
contentment: trusting god with our sexuality
... like the rich young ruler when he met Jesus long ago. “I haven't murdered or committed adultery or stolen.” However, when we come to the tenth commandment, it’s much more difficult to maintain superficiality. The tenth commandment probes our hearts to ask whether we're truly satisfied. Those who an ...
... like the rich young ruler when he met Jesus long ago. “I haven't murdered or committed adultery or stolen.” However, when we come to the tenth commandment, it’s much more difficult to maintain superficiality. The tenth commandment probes our hearts to ask whether we're truly satisfied. Those who an ...
The Legend of Bagger Vance
... From the film: The phrase ―find his swing‖ is about finding that which you are good at, and which God has made you to do. The spiritual equivalent is finding your place in God’s kingdom. Quote from the film: ―Inside each and every one of us is one true and authentic swing. Something we were born wit ...
... From the film: The phrase ―find his swing‖ is about finding that which you are good at, and which God has made you to do. The spiritual equivalent is finding your place in God’s kingdom. Quote from the film: ―Inside each and every one of us is one true and authentic swing. Something we were born wit ...
In the Beginning - Sunset Ridge Church of Christ
... God is good because that which He created is good. The creation tells us that God is faithful and trustworthy. When He said that something was to be…it came to be. When He makes a promise He keeps it. And the creation tells me that He is just and righteous. He told Adam that if he ate of tha ...
... God is good because that which He created is good. The creation tells us that God is faithful and trustworthy. When He said that something was to be…it came to be. When He makes a promise He keeps it. And the creation tells me that He is just and righteous. He told Adam that if he ate of tha ...
WHO DETERMINES MORALS - Harrodsburg Church of Christ
... 18 For the wrath ofAll God is revealed from heaven forms of sin appear right, good, against all ungodliness unrighteousness & desirable when Godand is not the standard of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to ...
... 18 For the wrath ofAll God is revealed from heaven forms of sin appear right, good, against all ungodliness unrighteousness & desirable when Godand is not the standard of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, 19 because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to ...
Abraham: Following In The Footsteps Of Faith
... day, he was just one insignificant person among millions of other people, but God had a special plan for his life. To God, Abram was of supreme importance. In this passage, Abram receives a word from the Lord concerning his Fear, his Future and his Faith. What he heard changed his life forever. He r ...
... day, he was just one insignificant person among millions of other people, but God had a special plan for his life. To God, Abram was of supreme importance. In this passage, Abram receives a word from the Lord concerning his Fear, his Future and his Faith. What he heard changed his life forever. He r ...
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... When, therefore, the prophet said, “Sanctify the Lord, and He shall be your fear, and holiness to you,” we affirm that what he teaches is, “Believe that He is holy, for then you will fear Him; and so He will thus be to you the means of holiness.” And it is written again of Christ the Savior of us al ...
... When, therefore, the prophet said, “Sanctify the Lord, and He shall be your fear, and holiness to you,” we affirm that what he teaches is, “Believe that He is holy, for then you will fear Him; and so He will thus be to you the means of holiness.” And it is written again of Christ the Savior of us al ...
Do Babies Really Go To Heaven?
... Lest you think he’s referring to some kind of soul sleep or limbo state – he goes on in verse 16. Why was I not as a hidden stillborn child, as infants who never see the light? There the wicked cease from troubling and there the weary are at rest. There the prisoners are at ease together, they hear ...
... Lest you think he’s referring to some kind of soul sleep or limbo state – he goes on in verse 16. Why was I not as a hidden stillborn child, as infants who never see the light? There the wicked cease from troubling and there the weary are at rest. There the prisoners are at ease together, they hear ...
It will divide you
... the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as ...
... the words already quoted, “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.” For if Joshua had given them rest, God would not have spoken of another day later on. So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God’s rest has also rested from his works as ...
Psalm 112 - EasyEnglish Bible
... bad news comes. This is because the person trusts in the *LORD. To trust in the *LORD is to know that the *LORD will give you help when you need it. Verse 8: "Until (God) destroys his enemies" is "until what the good man wants to happen to his enemies does happen" in the Hebrew Bible. This translati ...
... bad news comes. This is because the person trusts in the *LORD. To trust in the *LORD is to know that the *LORD will give you help when you need it. Verse 8: "Until (God) destroys his enemies" is "until what the good man wants to happen to his enemies does happen" in the Hebrew Bible. This translati ...
REVIVEREVIVE REVIVEREVIVE REVIVE!
... now was inevitable because God had determined that it must be judged as a testimony of His separation from His people’s sin. God had graciously warned them over and over for centuries. But finally they had crossed the line. Now, not even the prayers of righteous Noah, Daniel, or Job could prevail. W ...
... now was inevitable because God had determined that it must be judged as a testimony of His separation from His people’s sin. God had graciously warned them over and over for centuries. But finally they had crossed the line. Now, not even the prayers of righteous Noah, Daniel, or Job could prevail. W ...
Psalm 51 - EasyEnglish Bible
... their governments are rebels. God is the government for the whole world, so people that fight against him are also rebels. How do we fight God? When we do not obey him and when we do what we want to do. Verse 14: This is a difficult verse to translate from Hebrew. The Hebrew words say, "Take away fr ...
... their governments are rebels. God is the government for the whole world, so people that fight against him are also rebels. How do we fight God? When we do not obey him and when we do what we want to do. Verse 14: This is a difficult verse to translate from Hebrew. The Hebrew words say, "Take away fr ...
Kingdom of God v culture - CDNI (Cultural Diversity Network
... Ah! Well, they say, this is one of those verses that must be done away with, for they are not relevant to our culture. My question then is: "are you doing to do the same with the words of Christ?" “For truly I say to you, Till heaven and earth pass, one stroke or one pronunciation mark shall in no ...
... Ah! Well, they say, this is one of those verses that must be done away with, for they are not relevant to our culture. My question then is: "are you doing to do the same with the words of Christ?" “For truly I say to you, Till heaven and earth pass, one stroke or one pronunciation mark shall in no ...
Reformed Epistemology
... because we don’t need evidence doesn’t mean we can believe anything. Beliefs must always be defensible. Belief in God is not universal. Reply: Well, it’s nearly so … and, for that particular belief, there is reason to think people may lie or be subject to self-deception. Also, there’s reason to thin ...
... because we don’t need evidence doesn’t mean we can believe anything. Beliefs must always be defensible. Belief in God is not universal. Reply: Well, it’s nearly so … and, for that particular belief, there is reason to think people may lie or be subject to self-deception. Also, there’s reason to thin ...
Why Does God Allow War? - Christ Community Church
... drew nearer and nearer there would be wars and rumors of wars. His words actually were (Matthew 24:6-7): And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom agains ...
... drew nearer and nearer there would be wars and rumors of wars. His words actually were (Matthew 24:6-7): And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars; see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom agains ...
Meaning of Life 2 - Christian Life Resources
... words: “I’m ready to go home. I’m ready to go home. My sins are forgiven. I’m ready to go home.” And then, not long after that, he did. Was that the right way to die? Last week we talked about how important it is to defend the sanctity of life as a gift from God and not let anyone take it out of sel ...
... words: “I’m ready to go home. I’m ready to go home. My sins are forgiven. I’m ready to go home.” And then, not long after that, he did. Was that the right way to die? Last week we talked about how important it is to defend the sanctity of life as a gift from God and not let anyone take it out of sel ...
The Seven Seals (No. 140) - Christian Churches of God
... opening the seals. The first seal was broken a long time ago. These seals are not opened at the time of the end. This first seal continues to develop all the way through the 2,000 years, and each seal is exponential. They open and stay open and develop. Each adds to the other. The first seal, called ...
... opening the seals. The first seal was broken a long time ago. These seals are not opened at the time of the end. This first seal continues to develop all the way through the 2,000 years, and each seal is exponential. They open and stay open and develop. Each adds to the other. The first seal, called ...
Now - The Older The Bolder
... reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” (2 Nephi 25:23) A. The first requirement is to believe in Christ; which should be most obvious for anyone claiming to be a Christian. As easy as this may sound, the problem comes because we must determine fro ...
... reconciled to God; for we know that it is by grace that we are saved, after all we can do.” (2 Nephi 25:23) A. The first requirement is to believe in Christ; which should be most obvious for anyone claiming to be a Christian. As easy as this may sound, the problem comes because we must determine fro ...