Tag: God
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At Calvary – Episode 42 – What People are Asking Google (2020 updates)
People ask Google questions about God, Jesus, and the church. What were they asking? This week we examine the top questions asked of Google about God. Each of these questions were asked by over 1,000,000 people in 2020. Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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We Need the Mercy of God
I am thinking about mercy this week. Mercy is unique. Mercy given must be received by the one who needs it. If we don’t receive it, we stay under condemnation. We stay in our guilt. And yet, many who need mercy refuse to admit that they do. Why do we need mercy? We need mercy…
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Conquering in Christ
It breaks my heart when I see people who live defeated lives. It is as if they have lost hope. Why would a Christian live that way?
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At Calvary – Episode 39 – James – Faith Changes Us
We have just started a new sermon series in the book of James. What have we discovered so far? Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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At Calvary – Episode 38 – The Mid-Asked Questions from Google
The Internet. It is a cesspool of garbage and opinions. What the internet is really good at is as a database for information. It works like the old library card catalog. In fact, it is even keeping a record of questions people are asking about God, the Bible and matters of faith. This week, let’s…
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Connect with God in Worship
A couple of weeks ago my family went on a staycation to Jester Park (northwest of Des Moines). We had a wonderful time in nature and lots of fun playing games together. It was a good time to connect as a family. It was also a good time to connect anew with God. For me,…
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The Secret Deception of Judging Your Neighbor
Deception. When we read that word, we think of how wicked it sounds. No one wants to be deceived. It is a horrible feeling to realize that you have been deceived. Yet, there is a deception that is far to easy for us to do to ourselves. It is the deception that comes when we…
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Our Redeeming God
Today I want to think a little deeper about our struggle with grace. In fact, I think that this part of grace is something with which we all struggle. I know that some people struggle with the fact that God’s grace is for them. However, that isn’t the root of our struggle. I know that…
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The Unity and Consistency of God
Although I am aware that Deuteronomy 6:4 is talking about the fact that there is only one true God, it gets me thinking about how often I treat God as if He is several beings. Let me explain… When I pray, I think about God’s love. When I feel guilty, I think about God’s holiness.…
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A Love That NEVER Changes
Sometimes, theology seems dry and stale. Take the issue of God’s eternity. It is a great truth that God is eternal, yet it seems to just be intellectual knowledge for us. How are we supposed to apply the eternal nature of God? What is it supposed to do for us? The psalmists knew. We read…
Pastor John D Jakes 