Rhonda Ballance

PEACE BEYOND COMPREHENSION

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No matter what harsh circumstances may challenge our faith, peace that is grounded in Christ cannot be broken. Philippians 4:6-7 (KJV) 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Once, after I gave a sermon on peace, a woman came up to speak with me on the status of her son, who’d been in a terrible accident. Doctors had given him little chance of survival, but …

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Crucified WITH Christ

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Reflections Paul, the apostle certainly knew that Jesus Christ was crucified FOR him. The fact that Jesus died FOR us – tasted death for every person – is an absolute fact and the foundation of the redemption. But it is precisely because Christ died FOR us that Paul was able to make this statement: I am crucified with Christ. (Gal. 2:20) If Jesus merely died FOR us, then we could be legally forgiven. But our old man in Adam would not be crucified in Him. The body of sin would not be destroyed. (Rom. 6:6) That means we would remain …

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What is Christianity?

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Of all of the numerous passages that could be presented as a short definition of Christianity, perhaps the best one is found in Colossians: Christ in you, the hope of glory. (Col 1:27) Christianity is CHRIST IN US, or if you prefer, Paul often speaks of US being IN CHRIST. These are the same Truth. There is certainly much that could be added as to how Christ comes to dwell in the believer, and of the Christian walk that emerges from His presence in us. But in the end, our personal Christianity is founded upon whether Christ dwells in us. …

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HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING

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“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us” (Matthew 1:21-23 KJV). The second verse of the classic Christmas carol highlights today’s Scripture. “Christ, by highest heaven adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord; Late in time behold him come, Offspring …

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I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Civil War background)

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In all of the darkness that surrounds us, it’s so good to remember that God knows our pain and struggles, and He comforts us as no one else can. A newer take on the beautiful Longfellow poem, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” May each one of you be touched in a special way this Christmas by His unfailing love. I know I am so grateful to be alive to serve Him–King of Kings and Lord of Lords–and the One who always answers our prayers. –Jill Martin Rische Listen here: Watch this video on YouTube

Nothing Can Move Me

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Simcha Natan “Nothing can move me,  Nothing can move me,  Your joy came in the morning..  Your promise will keep me,  Your word it will lead me,  From death to life..” Have you ever fallen in a fast flowing river? I have. When I was a kid I used to go do water sports in the river which ran through the middle of the city. One time my wind sail caught a current of wind and took me out of the safe area, an inlet, or dock where we did our activities, and took me into the main body of …

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Truly Wise Men

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Dr. Mike Murphy   Church can teach us many valuable lessons, sometimes it can even teach us those lessons in the most unusual of places. At an early age I learned one of these valuable lessons at church, the importance of thermal underwear!   Anyone who has been a part of a living nativity knows exactly what I mean! Stand in the freezing night wind for a few hours in an outfit that is actually nothing more than an oversized cotton dress, and your mind will soon begin to ponder just how wise these men were! The invention of longjohns …

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JESUS, OUR GREAT HIGH PRIEST

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Though you may sometimes feel misunderstood, take solace in the fact that Jesus identifies with your circumstances   Hebrews 4:14-16 (KJV) 14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help …

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From the Manger to the Cross

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A Bible Study by Jack Kelley Let’s take just a moment to look beyond the controversy over when the Lord came and focus on why He came. I think Isaiah gave us the best explanation the Bible offers. What follows is my adaptation of Isaiah 53. Isaiah 53:1-12 1. Who has believed the message of the prophets? And to whom has the strength of the LORD been revealed? 2. The Son grew up before His Father like a tender shoot, but like a root out of dry ground He was totally unexpected by most. He had no beauty or majesty …

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Msg 1 Ezekiel 38& 39

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This is the first episode of a six part series on the coming allied invasion of Israel by Germany, the Muslim nations led by some leader in Russia who God calls Gog. Please excuse the ad in the beginning it was placed there by UTube. Also the video quality is somewhat washed out Watch this video on YouTube