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The Character of Joy
Sermon Church of the Foothills 010112 (Psalm 32:7-9; 34:1-8; Proverbs 15:13; John 15:11; 17:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Thess. 5:18; 1 Peter 4:13- 19; Hebrews 10:34; 12:2; James 1:1-4)! Happy New Year! Wow it is now 2012, the … Continue reading
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Tagged apocalyptic, Character of Joy, Christ as Lord, Consider it pure joy, Count it joy, declare, discourser of events, Faithfulness, Fruit of the Spirit, gentleness and self-control, God’s plan, Goodness, grace, hope, in control, intrigue, Joy, Kindness, Love, maturity, Mayan, mystery, mystique, opportunist, optimist, Patience, Peace, perspective, pessimist, pure joy, trust, victory
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The Meaning of Advent
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. (Isaiah 7:14) “Advent” simply means coming as in Christ is coming, and for … Continue reading
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Tagged Advent, Advent Bible Verses, Advent Wreath, anticipation, Atonement, birth, candle, Christ, Christmas, coming, deliverance, eternity, Evangelical, expectation, family, hope, Incarnation, Isaiah, Jesus, Joy, Lectionary, Liturgical, Love, meaning, preparation, steadfastness, tradition, Verses, victory, worship
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Love is a Spiritual Fruit
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And … Continue reading
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Tagged Agape, assurance, atoning, authenticity, character, Christian life, complete, dedication, demonstrate, Discipleship, exhibit Christ, Faith, friends, God is Love, God so loved, God's love, gratitude, Greatest, growing in Christ, Jesus, knows God, Love, love comes, love is, love one another, loved God, mark, maturity, obedience, obey, one another, sacrifice, self giving, spiritual formation, spiritual growth
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God’s love must be our model for life!
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed … Continue reading
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Tagged authentic Christianity, authenticity of Jesus, Christian faith, Christian life, Church Growth, committing to Christ, Discipleship, Faith, Follower, Fruit of the Spirit, God's love, growth in Christ, Love, love one another, successful church, ultimate sacrifice
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Got Discipline?
Jesus Helps in our Struggle of Faith! Psalm 25; Hebrews 12:4-13 Here are a couple of questions to ponder upon and go to our Lord with in your quite time: Why do many Christians fear or avoid discipline? How would … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian life, disciple, discipline, disciplined, Faith, Faith Alone, Hebrews, Illegitimate, Jesus Helps, Name of God, Righteousness, sermon, sin, Struggle, Struggle of Faith
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Where are the Nine?
A Bible Study in Gratitude Luke 17: 11-19; 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Ten Healed of Leprosy As Jesus traveled toward Jerusalem, He taught about faith as a seed that grows when we put in the efforts of cultivation. Even though it … Continue reading
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Tagged Apathy, bible study, busyness, Compassion, demonstration, Faith, Forgiveness, Gentleness, gratitude, Humbleness, Humility, indebtedness, ingratitude, Kindness, Leprosy, Lordship, Love, Patience, Peace, redeemed, submission, thankfulness, thanksgiving, wisdom
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Love is a Spiritual Fruit
Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. … Continue reading
Posted in Fruit of the Spirit, Sermons
Tagged Agape, assurance, atoning, authenticity, character, Christian life, complete, dedication, demonstrate, Discipleship, exhibit Christ, Faith, friends, God is Love, God so loved, God's love, gratitude, Greatest, growing in Christ, Jesus, knows God, Love, love comes, love is, love one another, loved God, mark, maturity, obedience, obey, one another, sacrifice, self giving, spiritual formation, spiritual growth
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A Heart After Christ 