Tag: Baptist
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At Calvary – Episode 76 – Suppressing Truth, Suppressing People
God has declared that He is knowable. He tells us that He is not just knowable to those who have grown up in church. God has said that He is knowable to any who honestly just observe creation. So, why do so many people deny who God is? God says that it is because people…
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Precious Jesus
Which type of jewelry do you like – the gold and precious stones type or the homemade type? I am sure the vote is mixed. Some of us like the prettiness of store bought jewelry. Some of us like that homemade jewelry always reminds us of the person who gave it. Now think about God’s…
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At Calvary – Episode 75 – The Wrath of God, Not Always What You Think It Is
Hell. Damnation. These two words commonly come to mind when we think about the idea of God’s wrath. However, what if God’s wrath isn’t always what we think it is? What if God’s wrath isn’t immediately the fires of perdition? What if God’s wrath begins by God giving us the wickedness we ask for? What…
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All in for Jesus
In poker there is a term that I have heard that means you are risking everything: All in. I don’t know if you use it in other games of chance (I’m not a gambler, so I am no expert), but I have heard it associated with poker. I have also heard a similar idea warned…
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At Calvary – Episode 74 – Letting God Drive
Who gets to drive the car of your life? This week, our group thinks a little deeper about letting God be in control. Can you imagine being a “back seat driver” to God? It seems ludicrous, but how often do we do just that? So, grab your Bible and turn to Psalm 25. Looking for…
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Growing… Patiently
This week I want to talk about a struggle in life that I think is common to many. We struggle with impatience. When my children were younger, I always wanted them to learn things or do things faster. I had to fight the urge to just do it for them! I learned that being impatient…
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At Calvary – Episode 73 – The Power of God to Save
Why do Christians get excited about Jesus? Is it the excitement because Jesus is popular, like a movie star? Is Jesus simply super friendly and so everyone loves Him? Why do Christians get so excited over Jesus? In the book of Romans, Paul tells us one key reason why we get so excited over Jesus.…
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Stand for Something, not Everything
We live in the age of hyperbole. Maybe it comes in waves (like fashion trends), but I don’t think that we can deny that we see hyperbole everywhere. Advertisers have always used it to create demand, but politicians and pundits have caught the hyperbole bug too. I have yet to hear anyone who is arguing…
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At Calvary – Episode 72 – Eager to Be Together
Paul longed to be with the Roman Christians. As he shared that with them, Paul revealed a heart that was open. His heart was open to the Roman Christians who were Gentile. His heart welcomed the Jewish Christians. His heart longed to welcome the lost Greeks and barbarians. Paul’s open heart challenges us to open…
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Getting What We Need from God
Have you ever thought about what you want from God? I know that I have. I know that I have little right to tell God to do things for me, but I also know that God’s Word tells me that He loves me and wants to work in me. I want Him to work in…
Pastor John D Jakes 