Many people today are judged by their status through social media. Likes, shares, and views provide a sense of approval, appreciation, and acceptance. Some spend their days and nights watching their smartphones and computers, waiting for positive affirmation. But as we’re surrounded by a society which desires such attention, we cannot forget the only ‘like’ […]
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Woe to all pastors and ministers of the Gospel. We NOW live in a time when many people IN our churches want to hear messages that make them feel good but not compel them to live right. They don’t want to hear about their need to repent or turn from their unrepentant and sinful conduct.
Galatians 6:10 – As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith. The good you can do for EVERYONE right now:
Genesis 4:3-8 – And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: But unto
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John 2:13-17 – And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the
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Numbers 20:7-13 – And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, Take the rod, and gather thou the assembly together, thou, and Aaron thy brother, and speak ye unto the rock before their eyes; and it shall give forth his water, and thou shalt bring forth to them water out of the rock: so thou shalt
Everything that is free is not free. Across the body of Christ, there are many ministry leaders and churches giving away various resources for ‘free.’ A few definitions of free (according to Dictionary.com) are: provided without, or not subject to, a charge or payment: free parking; a free sample. not subject to special regulations, restrictions, duties, etc. not
I received a question from a friend on Facebook: Besides the Word, what makes preaching effective? (paraphrase) Here was my ‘seven’ cents: The Spirit’s power (1 Corinthians 2:4, 4:20). Not trying to please people (Galatians 1:10; 2 Timothy 4:3-5; James 4:4) Following the Holy Spirit’s direction for the message (especially when it’s not what you
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1. The foundation of any ministry grows from your love of God and compassion for His people (cf. Matthew 22:36-40; John 14:12). 2. Ministry is associated with serving others – giving and not receiving (cf. Acts 20:32-35). 3. Ministry is given freely from one’s talents, gifts, and calling(s).
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1. There are times when we will not accept God’s will because it is not inline with what we want to do or believe is right at the time. In reading the story of Jonah, he was called of God to go to Ninevah to cry against it. Jonah therefore arose and fled from the
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