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Trust… Because of the Love of God
There’s a song from the 20th century that asks this question: “What’s love got to do with it?” When we think about the things we believe and put our faith in, we usually think about truth. However, over and over in the Word of God we are told that our faith is placed in God…
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What are You Afraid Of?
Fear is all around us. We watch scary movies. We are afraid because of terrorists, diseases, and natural disasters. We are afraid for our children, our parents, ourselves. So when we read in the Scriptures to not be afraid, it can appear to be a pipe dream. What is this power that God seems to…
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Live Out Your Faith
Sometimes I forget how valuable lived out faith really is. I know that the Bible says our testimony is precious, but I forget why. As I studied what the Bible says about faith does this week, I was reminded… Acts 3:16 says, “And his name — by faith in his name — has made this…
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The Resurrection – It Challenges Us to More
Have you recently considered the claims of the Scripture? No, I don’t mean the claims of people who carry the Bible – they could have an agenda. I mean, have you really read what the New Testament claims about Jesus? It isn’t a message of morality. The New Testament does not have a simple respect…
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The Resurrection – Real Hope
There are some who question the importance of Jesus’ literal resurrection. They say, “Why do we hold onto these superstitious notions of a bodily resurrection? It’s not needed. It is enough that Jesus rose spiritually and lives in the hearts of his followers. That is sufficient.” Is it sufficient? Not according to the followers of…
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Time. Care. Openness.
I hate it when I miss the obvious. For example, I can look for a book on my shelves for what seems like hours and can’t find it. Then, when I start to believe that I’ve lost the book, my wife comes along and grabs it right from the center of the shelf that I…
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God’s Invitation to Meet
There is a sweet reality – God never sleeps. I do. He doesn’t. So, if I need Him at 2 AM, He is awake. If I wake before the sparrows, He is awake. If my day is packed, He is ready for me. If my day is free, He has all the time in the…
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Love Jesus and People, the Words Will Come
We all do it. We have an important meeting with an old friend or a time of encouragement with someone who is struggling, and what do we do? We worry about what we will say. When we are trying to witness to a lost co-worker or friend, what do we do? We worry about what…
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The Real Battle
Our world is just so real. There are real rocks, real trees, and real people. Everyday, we get ourselves ready to deal with those real things. We follow road signs. We listen to people. We use training and skills for work. We feel ready. (for the most part!) Unfortunately, all those real things distract us…
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Good Enough?
I do not nullify the grace of God, for if righteousness comes through the Law, then Christ died needlessly. – Galatians 2: 21 This passage always makes me pause. Why? It’s because of how little Peter did to bring it about. I know, as a leader he should have considered the consequences of his choice.…
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Pastor John D Jakes 