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New Testament

The Greatest Words We Will Ever Hear

MARK 2:1-11 – And when he returned to Capernaum after some days, it was reported that he was at home. 2 And many were gathered together, so that there was no more room, not even at the door. And he was preaching the word to them. 3 And they came, bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men. 4 And when…

Too Many, Too Fast

JAMES 3:4-10 – Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things. How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 6…

How To Prevent A Cold Heart

MATTHEW 24:12 – And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.”   THEME OF THE DAY. HOW TO PREVENT A COLD HEART.  Today’s scripture is taken from what is known as “The Olivet Discourse”. It was one of the last teachings Jesus gave soon before His crucifixion.  In its unfolding, our Lord described signs indicating end times…

Assurance: The Great Promise of Romans 8:28 – Part 4

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.  Romans 8:28 A. The Ministries of the Holy Spirit Romans 8:1-27 B. The Promise of Assurance Romans 8:28-30 1. The personal assurance in the promise – “we know” 2. The Giver of the promise: Our Sovereign God 3.…

It’s Obedience Not Good Intentions

MATTHEW 16:21-23 – From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to…