Tag: gospel
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Gospel Living Lessons
“I do all things for the sake of the gospel, so that I may become a fellow partaker of it.” – Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians (9:23) Think on that for a moment. Paul, who is our example in so many ways of the Christ-minded person, had at the back of his…
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Glorifying God in More of Life
I have written about glorifying God. I have tried to be specific, but should I have been more general? In order to glorify God with more of our life we must cultivate two significant attitudes about our life. Look with me again at 1 Corinthians 10:31… “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you…
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Glorifying God in Sports
Americans are really focused on sports. The football season has just ended. Basketball season is in full swing with the college playoffs in March followed by the professional playoffs which don’t end until June. Professional racing starts in February and continues through November. Baseball begins in late March and doesn’t end until October. And football…
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A Relationship Worth Protecting
I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel. – Galatians 1:6 Desertion. That’s a pretty tough word. It brings up all sorts of thoughts of abandoned families or soldiers who abandon their posts. It speaks of failure. It speaks of giving…
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At Calvary – Episode 141 – Paul’s Story for the Good News
Your story. When you share your story, why are you sharing it? Do you share it because it is important to you? Do you share it because it helps people understand some point you want to make? God’s man, Paul, shares bits of his story in his letters in the New Testament. He shares to…
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Bridge Building 101 – Why Do It?
This week I invite you to think together with me about building bridges. No, I don’t mean the type of bridges that we drive cars across. I mean bridges between people. Bridges are built by common interests. Bridges are built by friendliness and a heart that is willing to listen. Bridges are built by honesty…
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Protecting the Gospel
I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel. Galatians 1:6 Desertion. That’s a pretty tough word. It brings up all sorts of thoughts of abandoned families or soldiers who abandon their posts. It speaks of failure. It speaks of giving up…
Pastor John D Jakes 