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Category Archives: Communion Meditations
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
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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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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
Lessons from Geese
It’s interesting to watch geese flying south for the winter. Someone pointed out that there are lessons we Christians can learn from the geese as we journey through life. Did you ever wonder why geese fly in a “V” formation? … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, geese, illustration, sharing our burdens, unity, working together
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Giving Thanks
We have much for which to give thanks this Thanksgiving season. Hunters are thankful that it’s deer season, but their wives might not share those feelings of gratitude. I heard about one unhappy wife who confronted her husband about his … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Humor
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:15, complaining, deer hunting joke, grumbling, James 1:17, Luke 17, Malachi 3:10, thanksgiving
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Grace and Peace
The authors of the New Testament books often wish their readers “grace and peace” in the opening remarks of their letters. This term was a blessing that became a common greeting among the early Christians. It is a blessing that … Continue reading
Faith that Saves
Luke 7:36-50 records an interesting event in the ministry of Jesus. This story conveys the ability, and willingness, of Jesus to offer salvation to anyone who will humbly come to him in faith and repentance. Jesus had been invited to … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, forgiveness, Luke 7, salvation, sermon idea, woman annoints Jesus, worship
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Rest for God’s People
The subject of rest is an on-going theme in the Bible. Gen.2:2-3 says, “By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed … Continue reading
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Tagged Hebrews 4, Labor Day, Sabbath, salvation, sermon idea
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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
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Tagged good news, gospel, Jesus Christ, Revelation, salvation
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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
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