Tag: freedom
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At Calvary – Episode 163 – Sanctification… How Will We Use Our Freedom
Have you ever heard of recidivism? It is when a person who has served their jail sentence commits another crime and finds themselves back in jail. We may not feel like prisoners, but we face a similar struggle when it comes to living in grace and living in freedom. The question we face is this: What will…
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Unexpectedly Trapped
They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them… Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law? – Galatians 4:17, 21 Let me share a parable of Jesus… Jesus said, “Now when the unclean spirit goes out…
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2 American Holidays that Speak to Christian Freedom
As we approach summer, I notice that there are two patriotic holidays that we celebrate. Memorial Day begins our summer and the 4th of July is smack dab in the middle. I often think about all the history that those days celebrate. Memorial Day celebrates the brave men and women in uniform that have sacrificed…
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Do we treat salvation like a gift or work?
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3) There is a word in these verse that tells us what salvation is all about.…
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At Calvary – Episode 103 – The Law of Liberty
Freedom. We like to do what we want. For a Christian, that freedom is for a purpose. That purpose is to shine for Jesus. That purpose is to treat each other like we want to be treated. Is that what we do? We will talk about it all At Calvary… Looking for more? You can…
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Do We Live in Grace?
This is my praise to report – My second book is finished! For the next several weeks I want to share excerpts from the book. I hope they challenge and bless you… The book is about living in grace. A allegory called Edge of Eternity describes a man who is in a cage. He stays…
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A Wondrous Protection
When I think of my mistakes I have a recurring question: How can I make it right? In my quest to right the wrongs of my own making, I have discovered there is a difference between acknowledging wrongs and constantly living under the crushing weight of guilt. The difference is grace. Here’s a newsflash (not…
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At Calvary – Episode 40 – Who Are Baptists?
Who are Baptists? Where did they come from? Who are they now? It may not be for everyone, but knowing where we came from can be very helpful. We should give thanks for those who came before us. Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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Trapped!
They eagerly seek you, not commendably, but they wish to shut you out so that you will seek them… Tell me, you who want to be under law, do you not listen to the law? Galatians 4:17, 21 Let me share a parable of Jesus… Matthew 12:43 “Now when the unclean spirit goes out of…
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4th of July Thoughts
Wow! Another 4th of July. Happy Birthday America! As I think about July 4th, I think about all the history of those days. I think of the people whose lives were made harsher as tyranny increased. I think about how the founding fathers grew more and more impatient with the conditions that they found themselves. …
Pastor John D Jakes 