Tag Archives: Matthew 5

The Example of God

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Pastor John

Rain. When you are a kid, it is something to have fun in. You play in it, you dance around, and you get completely covered in mud. Even though you’re covered in mud, it’s all good. As we get older, … Continue reading →

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Letting Character Lead

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Pastor John

Several years ago I went to a conference called, ‘Building Men for the Body of Christ’. At the beginning of the conference it struck me how the concern was not so much for ‘doing’ something for our families and our … Continue reading →

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Love… Not Just a Word We Say

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Pastor John

The word “love” is a good word. It makes us feel warm inside. However, there is an aspect to God’s love that challenges us. It is the challenge of who we love. It is the challenge of how we love. … Continue reading →

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The Secret of Humility

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Pastor John

I hate just listing a group of verses, but I think that this time it’s necessary. Why? I believe I need to list them because we struggle with actually believing what God has said. Sure, we nod our head and say, … Continue reading →

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‘Be’ Rather than ‘Do’

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Pastor John

Matthew 5: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 “Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 “Blessed … Continue reading →

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