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Tag Archives: salvation
Repairing the Roman Road
Many who desire to lead others to Christ will present what is called the “Roman Road”. This method of evangelism lists several verses from the New Testament book of Romans as the path to receiving Christ as your Savior. Typically, … Continue reading
Lessons from Jonah
The Old Testament book of Jonah has many important truths to teach anyone who wants to live for God. The book starts with the word of the Lord coming to Jonah, telling him to go to the wicked city of … Continue reading
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Tagged grace, Jonah, obedience, repentance, salvation, sermon idea, the word of the Lord
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The Ministry of Reconciliation
2 Cor.5:11-21 reminds us that we Christians have a ministry of reconciliation. We have been brought back to God through the saving work of the crucified and resurrected Jesus. Now we have the responsibility of trying to persuade others to … Continue reading
Water
My wife and I love the water. We enjoy watching boats go up and down the Ohio River, which flows about 400 yards from our house. Some of our favorite vacations, such as cruises, involve water. One trip took us … Continue reading
Miracles
People often use the word “miracle” inappropriately. Sometimes people talk about “the miracle of birth”. While childbirth is an amazing and wonderful event, it is hardly miraculous. It is a perfectly natural event. I once heard someone say that every … Continue reading
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Tagged faith, heaven on earth, Jesus, Mark Scott, miracles, salvation, sermon idea
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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
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
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Leadership
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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