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New Testament

Our Motive In All We Do

1 CORINTHIANS 10:31 – So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  OUR MOTIVE IN ALL WE DO. Today’s scripture is what I call “a danger verse.”  I’ll explain.  There are many verses that well-taught and excellent students of the Word know and even are able to cite from…

Saying “No” For The Sake of Others

1 CORINTHIANS 10:23-24 – “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.”   THEME OF THE DAY:  SAYING “NO” FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS.  As Christians, there are at least two truths about our conduct in the…

Union with Christ: Death to Sin – Alive in God – Part 3

This Lord’s Day morning, Pastor Jim continues our journey in the New Testament book of Romans. In this portion of chapter six, the Apostle Paul is expounding what he has previously mentioned by the illustration of baptism – our union in Christ’s death. This is essential truth to living the Christian life in the power of the Gospel.