How can I stay focused on Christ?

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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 desire for wealth can cause people to …

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The Garment

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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 heard about …

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The Star of Christmas – A Special Sign in Heaven

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The Star God spoke to the Magi through the prophet Daniel to let them know 600 years earlier that His Messiah would be coming. Daniel was the prime minister of Babylon during two successive administrations; the Babylonians and Media-Persia. God wants us to know Him and enjoy His glory. The intent of the physical universe is to declare and display the majesty and glory of its Creator. This discussion will reveal a portion of His will in this regard. Matthew 2:1–12 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, Wise-men from …

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Short teaching clips ~ Ariel Ministries AGF

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ROBINA LEE ROBINSON·MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2017  ✡ Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum ~ 🇮🇱 http://www.gv247.tv/bible_movie.htm… Vision247tv ✡ What is Prayer https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_… Uploaded on 23 Sep 2014 ✡ Law & Grace https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_… Uploaded on 23 Sep 2014 ✡ Names of God https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_… Uploaded on 23 Sep 2014 ✡ Trinity https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_… Uploaded on 23 Sep 2014 ✡ Translations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqW… Published on 14 Jul 2017 Dr Arnold Fruchtenbaum presents an overview of how the Bible was and is translated into English from its original languages, Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. This includes the manuscripts used for translation, popular translations such as the KJV, his own personal …

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3 – Jesus is Superior to all The Angels 2

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The text now continues to describe the creator and His handiwork expressed in Psalm 102:25-27. The Jewish person to whom our text was written would know the Psalms. The Psalms though affirm the creation account in Genesis. Only God can create. Mankind is not able to do this. He can manage, rearrange and form. He cannot create matter out of nothing ex nihlo. This is the Latin meaning for “out of nothing.” In the beginning is a direct reference to the creation of the physical property of time. When we ponder the concept of time we find it impossible to …

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Praise Builds Courage

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Honoring God in the midst of trouble causes us to go from frightened to courageous   2 Chronicles 20:14-30 14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the Lord in the midst of the congregation; 15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s. …

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2 Corinthians 1:20 20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.

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2 Corinthians 1:20 20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us. What are the promises for? The promises were never intended to be a matter of personal pleasure, either in the case of Israel or in our case…. As the Lord’s children we are often found in situations of personal embarrassment, personal difficulty, personal suffering, in a place where things for us are hard. At such times we are apt to take hold of some portion of the Word of God, and take that to the …

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CHRIST IS SUPERIOR TO ALL CELESTIAL BEINGS

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Hebrews 1:10-2:8 10 And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: 11 they shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; 12 and as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. 13 But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit, on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs …

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GOD IS GOOD

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“God is good” is such a simple statement that we sometimes miss the depth of its meaning. Psalm 100 (KJV) 100 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. 2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. 5 For the Lord is good; …

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How are Christians not of this world?

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The phrase “not of this world” comes from John 18:36 where Jesus says, “My kingdom is not of this world. If my kingdom were of this world, my servants would have been fighting, that I might not be delivered over to the Jews. But my kingdom is not from the world.” In context, Jesus is speaking to Pilate, assuring the governor that He was not leading a political revolution to overthrow Rome; rather, He was leading a spiritual movement that would change the hearts of people for eternity. Earlier, Jesus had prayed, “I have given them your word, and the …

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Ezekiel 38 & 39 Message 1-7

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In this video Dr Woodhead discusses the various nations who persecuted the nation Israel. The Times of the Gentiles are also discussed. The biblical text as stated in Ezekiel 38:1-39:16 describe an invasion of Israel from the north and the subsequent total destruction of the coalition of invading forces once they reach the area of the mountains of Israel. It appears that there is a preemptive attack by the Israelites with a nuclear weapons exchange that results in a seven-year clean-up period. It is first necessary to look at all the details of the invasion in order to accurately decipher …

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“For These Reasons”

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Psalm 95 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD …

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