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A Christian’s Relationship with Sin
There is something fundamentally different between a Christian, and a non-Christian. Something that goes deep to the core of the person and changes them. Everyone is born a sinner (Romans 3:23), which is someone who “transgresses against divine law” (Oxford Dictionary). … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 john, 1 John 1, 1 John 2, 1 John 3, 1 peter, 1 Peter 1, 2 Corinthians, 2 corinthians 5, Christian, christians, forgiveness, Galatians, Galatians 5, Galatians 6, grace, John, John 8, Justification, propitiation, repentance, righteous, righteousness, Romans, Romans 12, Romans 3, Romans 6, Romans 7, Romans 8, sin, sinner, struggle, the Holy Spirit, Titus, Titus 3
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Do we care about having our sins forgiven?
During a time of his ministry where Jesus was actively healing lots of people, a paralytic was brought in. Of course, the expectation is that Jesus will heal the man and he will walk again. But what Jesus says catches … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, God, healing, Jesus, Matthew, Matthew 9, mercy, miracle, Proverbs, Proverbs 28, repentance, sin, sinner
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Not Good Enough to Talk to God
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t pray or help someone out spiritually because you’re not living as spiritually as you think you should? I recently overheard a conversation where one person confessed that he doesn’t pray anymore because He … Continue reading
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Tagged Casting Crowns, Christian, Ephesians, Ephesians 1, ETM, Fasting, holy, humble, Isaiah, Isaiah 64, Lyrics, obedience, pray, pride, Proverbs, Proverbs 29, righteous, righteousness, Romans, Romans 3, sin, sinner, temptation
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The Silliness of Hiding from God
A few months ago, I started something new in my family: budgeting. I know, the dreaded “B” word, one that I tried for so long to avoid. Assigning every dollar a job and keeping track of every dollar spent has been … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam, Christian, fellowship, Genesis, Genesis 3, hypocrisy, love, Matthew, Matthew 23, Matthew 9, mercy, money, pharisees, repent, repentance, righteous, shame, sin, sinner
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The Distraction of Entertainment
In the previous articles in this series we discussed how we have neglected our mission field because we have gotten too comfortable in our life here, in the culture. We think nothing of this problem but when we look at … Continue reading
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Tagged Colossians, Colossians 3, entertainment, freedom in christ, games, Hebrews, Hebrews 12, lightning, love, ministry, Movie, total depravity, truth, tv, video games
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Blending in with the culture
In the previous articles in this series we talked about why we do not view where we live with the same focus and intensity as we do when we go to other countries for missions because we spend all of … Continue reading
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Tagged American Dream, American Idol, android, Christ, Church, Gospel, idol, ipad, Luke, Luke 11, Mission Field, Missions, money, pastor, Philippians, Philippians 3, philosophy, shame, Simon Cowell, sin, sinner, witness
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A mission field forgotten
While listening to Francis Chan the other day something he said really struck out at me. He said that if you went on a missions trip to Africa, every single day you were there you would have the mission in mind. It is … Continue reading
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Tagged fog, Francis Chan, Gospel, Matthew, Matthew 9, ministry, Mission Field, Missions, sin, sinner, truth
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Do you really believe?
What we believe, as Christians is crucial. Faith is what salvation and our relationship with Christ are based on, and faith has everything to do with what we really believe. So I ask you, do you really believe that what … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 john, 1 John 1, 1 John 2, 1 John 3, airplane, Christ, Christian, christians, command, faith, Genesis, Genesis 15, gospel message, Isaiah, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 64, James James 2, Leonard Ravenhill, new testament, old testament, righteousness, sin, sinner
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Want to be saved? Just raise your hand and repeat after me…
Written by Jon Zenor. The decision to follow Christ is the most important decision made in your life. It is that decision where you decide to quit living your life for yourself and to follow Jesus, making him your master. … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 Corinthians 14, 2 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians 13, 2 Corinthians 7, alter call, Consequences, evangelism, Gospel, Leonard Ravenhill, Luke, Luke 14, Matthew, Matthew 7, ministry, modern gospel, pastors, repent, repentance, sin, u s navy
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Deaf to the Holy Spirit? Identifying what keeps you from hearing the Spirit
Just recently my son started preschool, and has since brought home every cold and flu he could find. This has left my wife, Danae, and I sick frequently. Last week I was at work while fighting off a nasty flu, … Continue reading
