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A Place for You
John 14:1-6 is a passage of Scripture often used in funeral sermons. It conveys hope and comfort for those who desperately need it. It is a source of inspiration for all who follow Jesus. Jesus begins this passage by telling … Continue reading
Protection
The above picture tells a powerful story. The eagle’s love and devotion for its young is sacrificial. It is willing to go to great lengths to ensure the safety and well-being of its young. Such a display of love is … Continue reading
Buried
“What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We are those who have died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all … Continue reading
How to Deal with Loneliness
The Christmas holiday season is behind us now, and this time of year proves to be a time of sorrow for many people. Whether they are dealing with the loss of a loved one, a family crisis, an economic challenge … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Depression, forgiveness, Friendship, loneliness, Paul in prison, sermon idea
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God’s Timing is Perfect
A preacher friend of mine named Fred Whitacre had a saying that he used frequently: “God is seldom early, but he is never late.” When we think back on the events of our lives, we often notice that God’s timing … Continue reading
An Extraordinary Christmas
Christmas is a special time of year when we celebrate the birth of the Lord Jesus. There is nothing ordinary about any Christmas, but the first Christmas was extraordinary. Here’s why. First, extraordinary promises were kept. People often break their … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations
Tagged Christ child, Christmas, Jesus, magi, prophecies, sermon idea
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Perspective
I think the old coach has a good point, not only about athletes, but also about Americans in general. It’s not so much, “What can I do for my country?” anymore. It’s more, “What can the government do for me?” … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Culture, Leadership
Tagged humility, illustration, Lou Holtz, putting others first, selfishness
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Bless the Children
Our church is planning a day where we will recognize and bless the newborn babies and other small children in our congregation. From all that we read in Scripture about the importance of children, it seems to be fitting that … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Prayer
Tagged God has plans for us, Jesus blesses the children, pro-life, Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 139, sermon idea
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Denying Ourselves
One of the most difficult of Jesus’ teachings is that his followers must practice self-denial. This goes completely against our human nature. We tend to be quite selfish from a very young age. One of a toddler’s very first words … Continue reading
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