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Hebrews 11:1. "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
Romans 10:17. "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ."
1 Corinthians 2:5. "That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God."
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We Do Not Wage War as Human Beings
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we don't wage war according to the flesh;
4 for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds,
5 throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Messiah;
— 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 | Hebrew Names Version (HNV)
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Cross References: Isaiah 2:11; Jeremiah 1:10; Jeremiah 23:29; Romans 7:5; Romans 8:4; Romans 13:12; 2 Corinthians 1:17; 2 Corinthians 9:13; 2 Corinthians 11:20
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5 For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. 6 It has been testified somewhere, "What is man, that you are mindful of him, or the son of man, that you care for him? 7 You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned him with glory and honor, 8 putting everything in subjection under his feet." Now in putting everything in subjection to him, he left nothing outside his control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to him.
(Hebrews 2:5-8, ESV)
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yom kippur making me want to change my name to חנון
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"YES, GOD CAN STILL USE YOU!"
Ephesians 2:10, “For we are His workmanship [His own master work, a work of art], created in Christ Jesus [reborn from above – spiritually transformed, renewed, READY TO BE USED] for good words, which God prepared [for us] beforehand [taking paths which He set], so that we would walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us].” (AMP)
When David first arrived at…
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"I'm Not Good Enough" is Only One of the Lies
“I’m not good enough” is only one of the lies we tell ourselves. Moreover, this is what I told myself most of my life along with other lies like “You’re not good enough”, “You’ll never amount to anything”, “You’re too fat”, “You’re not pretty enough”, and the like.
What Lies Do You Tell Yourself?
I guess the point that I’m trying to make is that these are lies. So, why did I continue to believe…
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"This Life" / "The Way"
“This Life” / “The Way”
When I was in college there was a cult pouring its poison into unsuspecting students who didn’t know their Bible. Truth is there were dozens of these cults stalking the spiritual lives of young impressionable students. The one that I am thinking of called itself “THE WAY”. They used biblical words, talked a lot about “Jesus” and offered a weekend class called “Power for Abundant Living” for…
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Enforcing Christ's Victory (242) – April 20 2024
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This program reminds us of the defeat of sickness and disease, as a result of God defeating the devil and his powers of darkness by him being disarmed (Col 2:15). The devil may still have the ability to inflict sickness and disease and other oppressive evil measures against humanity, but he has no authority to do so because of being disarmed by God in Christ, at the…
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Pain is No Picnic. But, Is it Possible We Couldn't Grow Without It?
Pain is a bad thing. It certainly isn’t something we enjoy or want to experience; but, is it always bad? What can it possibly be Good For? Jesus offers us some insight:
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he taketh away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit. (John 15:1-2 KJV)
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“What to Expect from God When Life Sends You the Unexpected” By Leslie Newman:
“Sometimes life sends you the unexpected. It’s an unexpected that you didn’t ask for and you don’t want. It came out of nowhere. Perhaps it’s a physical problem, illness, or the death of someone you loved very much. Perhaps it’s an issue between you and a friend. Maybe your child is making bad choices, or you have a spouse that has abandoned you. The list could go on and on, could it not? It just seems like too much, doesn’t it?
When these things happen, there’s often no real answers in sight to explain the whys and the what ifs. It can be so painful and agonizing. But one thing we do have is the truth. And the truth tells us that we have a God who is with us, who cares deeply and who walks alongside us in the most difficult of circumstances.
When you are walking that long and lonely road through the unexpected, here’s something you can rely on. God is always who He says He is.
These verses give us just a few glimpses into the character of God.
1. God is our shield: “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11 KJV)
“The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” (Psalm 18:2, NKJV)
2. God is our helper: “Behold, God is my helper; The Lord is with those who uphold my life.” (Psalm 54:4 NKJV)
“So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Hebrews 13:5-6, NKJV)
3. God goes with us: “The LORD is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.” (Deuteronomy 31:8, NASB)
“Be strong and courageous; don’t be terrified or afraid of them. For it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will not leave you or forsake you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6, HCSB)
4. God will provide: “And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:19, NASB)
“His divine power has given us everything required for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.” (2 Peter 1:3, HCSB)
Prayer: Dear Lord, sometimes it just feels like too much. Things are not what we expected, and we don’t understand. But You are a God who walks with us. We know we can rely on You to be who You say You are. And you’ve told us You will never forsake us or leave us. Thank you for loving us that much and help us to know it deep inside our hearts.”
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The Believer's Daily Remembrancer
by Rev. James Smith
Devotional for August 2nd
"My son, despise thou not the chastening of the Lord."
- Hebrews 12:5
The Lord speaketh to us as unto children; He speaks in reference to our afflictions: they are chastisements; they are sent in love; when we are chastened we are judged of the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. Let us not faint under them, let us not despise them. We do so when we think there is no occasion for them, and that we could do as well, or better without them. When we do not seek to ascertain the cause why they are sent, or to learn the lessons they are intended to teach. When we do not acknowledge the Lord’s right to chasten, His love in doing it, and His wisdom in the time, nature, and duration of the trial. When we do not seek grace to submit cheerfully, or at least silently; and to glorify God in it, and after it. When we do not seek to be improved in our knowledge, sanctity, and spiritual vigour by it. When with a carnal, flesh-pleasing view, we seek to be delivered from it. Beloved, let us beware of despising divine chastisement in any of these ways; but let us glorify God in the day of visitation.
Father, if Thou must reprove
For all that I have done,
Not in anger, but in love,
Chastise Thy wayward son:
Correct with kind severity,
And bring me home to Thee.
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Church notes - 24th March 2024
24th Palm Sunday
John 12:12 - 19
Colossians 3:15 - 22
1 Corinthians 12
Hebrews 13:17
2 Timothy 4:1 - 5
Sermon
Philippians 3
Sacrifce - Being Like Jesus
The Goal - asperational goal
For the Jews - someone who fully kept the Law was perfect.
vs 6
Paul had been one of those who were considered perfect
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But he had completely changed his focus, onto Jesus.
Two Points
A life-long journey.
Our holiness is different, to the Jewish idea of holiness.
The finishing post. Winning a prize
Running (or riding a bike)
Perseverence and hard work. Our Christian walk is hard and ongoing.
vs 2
vs 17 - 19
Galatians 5:22, 23
Our focus can be on rules on regulations. But our focus should be on God and becoming more like Him. Our loyalty is to Heaven, not to things on Earth.
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Christ's Breakthrough
“His Abide”
Reading Reflecting Responding
To
God’s Word while Walking it Out
Context: Matthew 27: 1-66
Focus: Matthew 27:51-52
“At that moment the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked and the rocks were split. The tombs broke open, and the bodies of many saints who had fallen asleep were raised.” Matthew 27: 51-52
Definition: Breakthrough – a military…
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