Tag: new
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The New Life of Grace
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Today we think of the power of God’s grace. The power of grace is both extremely encouraging and seriously convicting. The encouragement of grace is that God promises to transform…
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At Calvary – Episode 149 – When God Gets Sarcastic
Sarcasm. It is an effective, and dangerous tool that we use to teach others. It is effective because it stings when you use it. It is dangerous because it is easy for sarcasm to sting too much and wound when we use it. Have you thought about what sarcasm means when God uses it? Let’s…
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At Calvary – Episode 91 – New Year, New You
News bulletin! We have just entered a new year. Folks all around us are making New Year’s resolutions and talking about the “new me.” Have you heard of the term new creation? Paul uses it in one of his letters. It is how he describes our change in perspective as Christians. We need this change…
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Troubleshooting with God
When I was a kid, I did a lot of troubleshooting. No, I didn’t call it that back then, but I did it. When I was faced with a problem like a ball stuck on a roof, I would think through possible solutions until one presented itself. Sometimes, I would do foolish things to solve…
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Starting Anew with Hope
Think back for a moment to this annual event: going back to school. Every year children gear up for school in August. Mom’s are getting their youngest ready for kindergarten. Students are planning what they and their friends are going to wear for that first day. There is a sense of excitement in the air. Students…
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The Transforming Power of Grace
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Today we think of the power of God’s grace. To me the power of grace is both extremely encouraging and seriously convicting. The encouragement of grace is that God promises…
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My Heart and My Treasure
Jesus said, “Wherever your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” I have always used this verse as a test. I look at what my heart yearns for, and I discover what my treasure is. What if it can also be used as a challenge? Move your heart and your treasure will follow! What…
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A New Tool for Evangelism – Discipleship
Last week I talked about Jesus helping you see your life in a new light. This week I want us to let Him show us how to see reaching others for Him in a new light. Think for a moment how you generally assume people get into the family of God. The way that…
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Troubleshooting 101
When I was a kid, I did a lot of troubleshooting. No, I didn’t call it that back then, but I did it. When I was faced with a problem like a ball stuck on a roof, I would think through possible solutions until one presented itself. Sometimes, I would do foolish things to solve…
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Starting the New Year Right
As we begin the New Year, this is a time that we look both to the past and to the future. We look to the past thinking about where we have been. We use that past to think about where we want to go in the future. Are you thinking about your future? Are you…
Pastor John D Jakes 