Month: November 2018

Take Courage!

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Take Courage! Matthew 14:27 “But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘Take heart; it is I, do not be afraid.’” _____________________________________________________________ This “take heart” shout of Jesus to His frightened followers was a strong order coming from High Command. The words “take heart” in the original Greek come from the military word “to muster courage” or “to gather up courage.” What is being said here would have been spoken by a first century military commander to those under his authority. Notice what Jesus is not ordering them to do – He is not ordering them to think a happy thought or …

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God’s Plan of Salvation

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God’s Plan of Salvation 1 John 5:11-12 And this is the testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. The one who has the Son has this eternal life; the one who does not have the Son of God does not have this eternal life. This passage tells us that God has given us eternal life and this life is in His Son, Jesus Christ. In other words, the way to possess eternal life is to possess God’s Son. The question is, how can a person have the Son of God? Man’s Problem SEPARATION …

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Why is the U.S. in the Middle East?

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Jerusalem wants to see the US engaged, influential and active in the region. It doesn’t want to see it disengaged and concerned only about its own domestic problems.By Herb KeinonNovember 28, 2018 22:10IDF troops drill alongside US Marines as part of Juniper Cobra 2018​. (photo credit: ANNA AHRONHEIM)In the run-up to the 2016 US presidential […]

QUIETING YOUR SOUL

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QUIETING YOUR SOUL Psalm 131:1-2 (KJV) 131 Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. 2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. As this season of Advent begins, it is wise to reexamine our hearts with regards to prayer. Do you hurry through your quiet time so you can get to other things? If so, consider the values Jesus modeled for us in His practice …

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JONAH, DID HE DIE?

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v1. “Then Jonah prayed to the LORD his God from the fish’s belly.” – The word “Then” connects this verse to the end of chapter one. This means that Jonah prayed after being in the belly of the fish for three days and three nights. What he said in this prayer is detailed in the next eight verses. It will become evident shortly that this prayer is actually his third prayer. v2. “And he said: ‘I cried out to the LORD because of my affliction, and He answered me. Out of the belly of Sheol I cried, and You heard …

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More Than A Little GOOD NEWS!

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More Than A Little GOOD NEWS! Dr. Mike Murphy “What does the future hold?”  I recently asked several  brothers and sisters in Christ that very question.  I heard about as many answers as we have questions.  Many told me they saw the soon return of Christ.  Several said that the world was becoming consumed with evil, and could not go on much longer. More than one told me they were seeing prophetic events that the Bible foretells coming together at a rapid rate.  One man said, “I watch the news with one eye and read the prophecies of the Bible …

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THE BLESSINGS OF GOD

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THE BLESSINGS OF GOD 2 Peter 1:1-4 (KJV) 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, 3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that …

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Question: “What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it?”

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Question: “What is the peace of God, and how can I experience it?” Answer: Philippians 4:7 refers to “the peace of God which transcends all understanding.” Most of Paul’s letters began with the words “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Peace is a state of tranquility or quietness of spirit that transcends circumstances. The term peace is described in Scripture as a gift from God and congruent with His character (1 Thessalonians 5:23; Galatians 6:16; 1 Peter 1:2; Hebrews 13:20). If God is peace, then to know God is to bask in …

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The Garment

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The Garment By John Lysaught The throng of people surrounded this Jesus that they heard about. The city got word of His coming and was greatly excited to see Jesus perform miracles. Some were skeptical but got caught up in the crowd, wanting to see what he could do. Jesus entered the city and the crowd pushed on Him wanting to get a glimpse of the miracle worker they had heard about. The sun was hot as it sat high in the afternoon, baking the backs and heads of those that came out of the shade to see Him. They …

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How can I stay focused on Christ?

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How can I stay focused on Christ? Even those who have followed Christ for a long time can find it difficult to stay focused on Christ. What teachings does the Bible offer to help us stay focused? In Matthew 13, Jesus gives the parable of the sower that includes insight in this area. In explaining the parable, He shares, “As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful” (v. 22). The “cares of this world” and …

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REFRESHED AND FILLED ANEW

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ISAIAH 35:6 _______________________________________ “For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness and streams in the desert. ” REFRESHED AND FILLED ANEW If you’re anything like me, the sound of water brings comfort. At our home here in Southern California, the summer days and nights can be warm, even hot at times. If you were to walk from our backyard to the front of the house, you would hear the sound of water flowing from fountains that we made sure were well placed for effect. The sound of water seems to cool and comfort the atmosphere around the house. This has …

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