Monthly Archives: August 2010

Meet God in His Word

The bottom line of why we are to study the Bible is so we may know God, His Way, and grow in our knowledge and faith in Him so we can then be better used by Him. We are called … Continue reading

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Understanding and Developing Christian Accountability

Proverbs 11:14, 15:22, 24:6; 27:17; 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:6; Galatians 6: 1-10; Ephesians 5:21; Colossians 3:9-10; James 5:16                 And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up … Continue reading

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Accountability Questions

Key passages: Proverbs 25:12; 27:17; Ecclesiastes 4:8-12; Romans 14: 13-23; 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:6; Galatians 6: 1-6; Colossians 3:16; Ephesians 4:9-13; 1 Thessalonians 5:14; James 5:15-16; Hebrews 3:13  “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that … Continue reading

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Applying the Mind-Set of Fullness

Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Ephesians 5:15-17 It is my … Continue reading

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Christian Apathy

  Principle Scriptures: Matthew 13:25-26; Hosea 13:6; Romans 13; Revelation 3:1-6; 14-18  Is this you: But don’t blame me. I didn’t do anything. I go to church, the pastor preaches, I go home. That’s what Christianity is to me now. … Continue reading

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Communion

While they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” Then he took the cup, gave thanks and offered it to them, saying, “Drink … Continue reading

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Concert of Prayer

1.  Worship and opening prayer Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving 2.  Announcements and welcome 3.  Offering and prayer 4.  Responsive reading    Ephesians 1:3-23 5.  Concert of prayer i.   Prayer for world:  Bhutan Capital:  Thimphu.  Population 800,000 – 2.2 million, mainly Tibetan Buddhists, … Continue reading

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God’s love must be our model for life

During the 17th century, Oliver Cromwell, Lord Protector of England, sentenced a soldier to be shot for his crimes. The execution was to take place at the ringing of the evening curfew bell. However, the bell did not sound. The … Continue reading

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What Does it Mean that God is Love? PII

God’s Love is Defining  Apr. 9  John 13:34-35; The distinguishing characteristic of Christ’s followers, Our standard is Christ’s love for us.  (cf.); John 3:23; 4:7-8, 11-12, 19-21). Lev 19:18; Mt 22:37-39; Mk 12:30-31; Lk 10:27  John 15:12-17: Christ’s love was not … Continue reading

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What Does it Mean that God is Love?

John 3:16; Romans 5:5-11; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8; 1 John 4: 7-12  For Network The answer to this is quite simple yet so complicated. It is simple in that God plainly and clearly tells us what Love is. In these descriptions … Continue reading

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