Month: December 2016

Holiday Warning And Hope – by Hal Lindsey

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For most people entering the Christmas season, first thoughts go to shopping, travel, party plans, church events, and other things that go along with and help us prepare for the celebration of Christmas. But this year, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, we have something else to think about — terror attacks. DHS released a statement saying the season brings “opportunities for violent extremists,” and they warned against “terrorist-inspired individuals” attacking holiday events in the United States this year. The State Department issued a similar warning for U.S. citizens traveling in Europe during the holidays. Christmas events make …

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Relying on Something Other Than God

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God wants us to depend on Him rather than on intelligence, talents, or possessions 1 John 2:15-17 15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. …

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EXPERIENCING GOD’S GOODNESS

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Psalm 31:19-24 (KJV) 19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! 20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. 21 Blessed be the Lord: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a strong city. 22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the …

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He Changed The Lyrics To “Hallelujah” And Left Everyone With Chills

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This outstandingly beautiful version of “Hallelujah” will give you goose bumps for 5 minutes straight! Promise! The American band Cloverton changed the lyrics to the 1984 song by Leonard Cohen and made it a glorious Christmas song. A small cosy café, hot chocolate, Christmas lights and an incredible voice accompanied by the piano – can it get any more marvellous? Yes. When the crowd joins in at the end! Grab those tissues already!

As The Saints Go Marching In // Isaiah 32:1-20

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Published on Dec 2, 2016 Isaiah’s calling as a prophet was primarily to the nation of Judah and to the city of Jerusalem, He urged the people to repent from their sins and to return to God. He also foretold the coming of the Messiah and the salvation of the Lord and the End of days events…

Understanding Who Jesus Is

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Understanding Who Jesus Is Watch   Key Passage: Matthew 16:13-17 SUPPORTING SCRIPTURES: Genesis 1:26 | Matthew 16:23 | Matthew 19:14 |Mark 8:33 | Mark 10:14 | Mark 10:46-52 | John 6:35 | John 10:11 | John 14:6 | John 15:5 | Acts 4:12 | 2 Corinthians 5:17 | Philippians 2:11 Summary Who is Jesus? That’s a question every Christian should be able to answer correctly and confidently, yet many of us feel totally inadequate to explain who He is. We’ve been saved and baptized, we attend church regularly, and even give to the ministry of the church. But if someone …

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Clean Feet, Clean Heart

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John 13:3-15 3 Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he came forth from God, and goeth unto God, 4 riseth from supper, and layeth aside his garments; and he took a towel, and girded himself. 5 Then he poureth water into the basin, and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded. 6 So he cometh to Simon Peter. He saith unto him, Lord, dost thou wash my feet? 7 Jesus answered and said unto him, What I do thou knowest not now; …

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Faith and Truth

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Reflections   If we are to believe God, there must be a revelation of God. If we are to believe and know the Truth, there must be a revelation of the Truth. Thus, rather than ask God for faith. We ought to ask Him for revelation of the Truth. Then we will have something TO believe. Paul writes, “Faith comes (to be) by hearing, and hearing comes by the Word of God.” (Rom. 10:17) He is not saying that God acts upon us and causes us to hear. Rather, He is saying that unless God speaks a Word – or …

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Assad Oversees the End of the Armed Opposition in Damascus and its Countrysid

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Dec 8th, 2016 by Enab Baladi  Many observers believe all rebel-held areas in the capital and its environs will be returned to the Syrian government by early next year after authorities successfully implement ‘reconciliations’ throughout the provinces, writes Enab Baladi “At the beginning of 2017 Damascus and its countryside will be free of weapons and gunmen.” Analysts, supporters of the Syrian regime and the media have circulated this belief a great deal over the last few weeks, especially after a wave of reconciliations with rebel groups in Damascus and its countryside has returned to the forefront. The deals have returned …

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