Tag: Jesus
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Living by Grace Protects Us
As a Christian, I am very familiar with being saved by grace. The question I often have, though, is, “Do I live by grace?” Have you asked that question of yourself lately? Paul says, “By grace you have been saved through faith. And that not of yourselves. It is the gift of God. Not of…
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At Calvary – Episode 78 – Wise or Foolish?
When we think about fools, we usually think about those sophomoric characters in buddy movies. However, God has a different description – too wise for their own good. When we think we are wise without God, we are in danger. We are in danger of giving up what is real for a fantasy of our…
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When We Are Asked…
I have noticed that questions are effective tools for getting some one to talk. Questions (especially open ended ones) invite people to give their opinions or share their experiences. Questions also make people think. When thinking happens amazing things are the result. Matthew 16:13 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, He was…
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At Calvary – Episode 77 – When People Don’t Think about God
As we think about the suppression of truth, we might think of folks with agendas who are trying to influence how people think. We might think of Facebook, Twitter, or the media. Most of us don’t realize that such influencing started much earlier in our history. It started when mankind thought that honoring and thanking…
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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…
Pastor John D Jakes 