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Backsliding – Part II
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, ~ 1 Tim 4:1-2 Yesterday, we established from the verse that the Holy Spirit is speaking to us clearly on some issues, and…
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Backsliding – Part I
Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, speaking lies in hypocrisy, having their own conscience seared with a hot iron, ~ 1 Tim 4:1-2 I love how Paul starts this chapter: “Now the Spirit expressly (or openly) says…” So it is the Holy…
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Ministry Essentials: Sagacity & Spirituality
“This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” ~ 1 Timothy 3:1 (NLT) In the previous post we understood that many great church leaders never aspired to be in leadership positions, but they grew into leadership through faithfulness in their service to God. 2. Sagacity – The wisdom of leadership judgment Sagacity is the quality of having or showing…
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Ministry Essentials: Integrity
“This is a trustworthy saying: “If someone aspires to be a church leader, he desires an honorable position.” ~ 1 Timothy 3:1 (NLT) As we have learned from previous devotions, ministry simply means service, serving in the Kingdom of God in various capacities. Every believer has been called into ministry and must commit wholeheartedly to it (2 Cor 5:17-19): 17 Therefore,…
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God Is Not Mad At You. Read That Again.
This [kind of praying] is good and acceptable and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who wishes all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge and recognition of the [divine] truth. – 1 Tim 2:3-4 The Bible says that every single person is lost without God. Without God, you’re directionless. Your potential eternal impact upon the…
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Four for Three; Fair bargain?
Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of…
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Blessings to a True Son (Part II)
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Blessings to a True Son (Part I)
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Prayer Request – Min James (Part II)
Yesterday, we saw Paul’s prayer request and we understood from Scripture that as much as we need our pastors (servants of God) to pray for us, they also need us to stand with them in prayer. Let’s continue with the second prayer request: “Pray, too, that we will be rescued from wicked and evil people,…
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Prayer Request – Min James (Part I)
Paul wrote this letter to the church in Thessalonica to correct misunderstandings about the return of Jesus Christ and to strengthen the believers in their faith. Yet, in the final chapter, he surprises us with a simple yet profound request: “Pray for us.” (2 Thess. 3:1) Paul’s Prayer Request From our theme scripture, Apostle Paul…