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Author Archives: jesustrek
The Gospel in Revelation
The mere thought of the biblical book of Revelation conjures up feelings of fear, dread, anxiety and apprehension in the minds of many readers. The depictions of apocalyptic plagues, scary beasts and cataclysmic natural disasters tend to frighten a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged good news, gospel, Jesus Christ, Revelation, salvation
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Set on Fire
One of the current top news stories concerns the devastating fires in Hawaii that have destroyed much property and have taken the lives of at least 36 people. While fires are relatively common in Hawaii, these recent blazes have been … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Current Events
Tagged Ephesians 4:15, Hawaii, illustration, James 3, power of words, use of the tongue, wildfires
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Satan’s Top Ten Lies
Former Cincinnati Reds baseball player Doug Flynn is outspoken about his faith in Jesus Christ. He came up with the following list of Satan’s top ten lies. I modified it just a bit. TEN—There are many ways to God. Jesus … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living
Tagged Bible, church attendance, Doug Flynn, forgiveness, John 14:6, salvation, Satan's top ten lies, sermon idea, truth
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Heart and Purpose
Those who are serious about following Jesus should have a desire to have a heart for the Lord and to serve God’s purpose with their lives. We find in the Bible a good example of this in King David. Acts … Continue reading
Self-Denial
In 2013, the word “selfie” was officially added to the dictionary. The practice of taking one’s own picture—and the obligatory posting on social media—has become commonplace. This is a commentary on the prevalence of selfishness in our society. I don’t … Continue reading
Set Free
Harry Houdini, the famed escape artist from years ago, issued a challenge wherever he went. He could be locked in any jail cell in the country, he claimed, and set himself free in short order. He always kept his promise, … Continue reading
Honoring Marriage
Heb. 13:4 says, “Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” We live in an age where marriage is dishonored by many people in various … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Culture
Tagged divorce, Eph.5, Heb.13:4, marriage, Rev.21, sermon idea, sexual immorality, the bride of Christ
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Jesus at a Wedding
Art Linkletter once asked a little girl what her favorite Bible story was. She answered that it was when Jesus turned water into wine. Then he asked her what lesson we can learn from that story. She replied, “When you … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Prayer
Tagged Jesus at a wedding, Jesus turns water to wine, marriage, miracles, odedience, sermon idea
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Making Improvements
Lionel Messi is recognized as one of the top soccer players in the world. However, he didn’t start out as one of the best. He had to work his way up. He said, “The day you think there is no … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Timothy 4:15, illustration, Lionel Messi, Philippians 4:9, progress, self-improvement, spiritual growth
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Becoming a V.I.P. in Your Church
An arrogant tourist stopped at a country store in a rural area and sarcastically asked an old gentleman sitting on the porch, “Have any famous people ever been born here?” “Nope,” came the reply. “Only babies.” For the most part, … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Humor, Leadership
Tagged influence, purpose, salt and light, sermon idea, vision
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