Tag: belief
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Childish/Childlike (part 3 of 4)
“Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 18:3 This week’s question is actually a challenge from our Lord Jesus. It isn’t just a question about what you and I are seeking or wanting from God. It is a question…
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At Calvary – Episode 106 – Be Quick to Act
As those who trust Jesus to save us, when we read the word works we automatically resist it. We do so because we are saved by faith, not by self-righteous works. However, as we think about what James tells about faith we discover that faith acts. We will talk about how faith acts together At Calvary……
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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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Practice Makes Perfect
Have you ever met someone who is really good at their job? My wife and I went on a pizza tour of Chicago a few years ago. I was very impressed with the pizza (of course!), but I was also impressed with our guide. He did not just talk to us about pizza. He also…
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The Background of the Believer’s Life
What does it mean to you to say that God is in control? Is that something that gives you confidence, or is it something that makes you confused? In God’s Word the sovereignty of God is the underlying assumption of every act of faith. With the exception of extreme suffering, the faithful saw God’s sovereignty…
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Why Do I Believe?
This is a repost of some thoughts that I had last year around this time. I really do think that it does us good to be reminded why we first believed in Jesus, or if you don’t believe in Jesus as the Savior of the world why you don’t. We don’t believe or reject Jesus…
Pastor John D Jakes 