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By Understanding Faith…
By understanding faith and what Christ has done for us, we will be able to have more gratitude and live a more transformed life. Once this happens, the result will be more faith, better relationships, more impact, and of more … Continue reading
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Tagged Christ, Disciples, Faith, follower of Christ, Forgiveness, grace, obedience, renewed, transforming, understanding faith
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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
Posted in Bible, His Word, Sermons
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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Are you a Doulos, PII?
Leaning what it means to be a “Love Servant” for Christ! ….so did John in Revelation 1:1! This will be the shortest passage I will ever preach on, a whole sermon, actually part two on one word, doulos… First of … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, Bible translator, bonded, bondservant, bondsman, Christ, Christian formation, committed, confession, content, devoted, devoted servant, devoted to Jesus, Doulos, follower of Christ, Good Shepherd, gratefulness, growing Christian, John, LORD, love slave, mature Christian, Paul, scholars, Servant, Slave, Slave for Christ, Slave for Jesus, slave to Christ, Slave to God, souled out, testimony, theology
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Are you a Doulos?
Leaning what it means to be a Slave for Christ! The question that I propose to us all this morning, while many of us are still a bit sleepy, well maybe just me….Are you devoted to Jesus? If so, how … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, bible study, Bible translator, bonded, bondservant, bondsman, Christ, Christian formation, committed, confession, content, devoted, devoted servant, devoted to Jesus, Doulos, follower of Christ, Good Shepherd, gratefulness, growing Christian, John, key word, LORD, love slave, mature Christian, Paul, scholars, Servant, Slave, Slave for Christ, Slave for Jesus, slave to Christ, Slave to God, souled out, testimony, theology
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The Character of Self-Control
Self-Control (Prov. 16:32; 25:28; Rom 13:12-14; I Cor. 6:12; 9:25-27; Galatians 5:22-23; 1Thess. 5: 22; Titus 2:12; Heb. 12:2; II Pet. 1:5-7) is allowing God to be in control of your will and heart and seeking the Spirit to enable … Continue reading
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Tagged character, Christ, cultivate, empowering, flowing, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, God’s love, Holy Spirit, living, power, presence, Self-Control, Spirit, supplement, transforming
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The Character of Gentleness
Gentleness (Prov. 15:1; Isa. 40:11; 42:2-3; Philp. 4: 5; Matt. 5:5; 11:29; 12:15; Galatians 5:22-23; Eph. 4:1-2; Col. 3:16; 2 Timothy 2:24; 1 Thessalonians 2:7); is the character that will show calmness, personal care, tenderness and the Love of Christ … Continue reading
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Tagged character, Christ, cultivate, empowering, flowing, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, Gentleness, God’s love, Holy Spirit, living, power, presence, Spirit, supplement, transforming
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The Character of Faithfulness
Faithfulness (Psalm 119: 89-90; Matthew 17:19; 25:21; Rom. 1:17; 5:1-2; 1 Cor. 12:9; Galatians 5:22-23; Hebrews 11:1; 1 Thess. 5:24) is the “gluing” fruit that will preserve our faith and the other characters of the Spirit and identify God’s will … Continue reading
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Tagged character, Christ, cultivate, empowering, Faithfulness, flowing, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, God’s love, Holy Spirit, living, power, presence, Spirit, supplement, transforming
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The Character of Goodness
Goodness (Amos 5:15; Prov. 25:22; Matthew 7:12; 19:16; Luke 6:27, 35; Rom. 12:17; II Cor. 5:20; Galatians 5:22-23; Eph. 5:8-9; I Pet. 3:11; II Pet. 1:3-8) is the engagement of love! It displays integrity, honesty and compassion to others and … Continue reading
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The Character of Kindness
Kindness (Rom. 2:1-4; 12:9-21; Ephesians 4:32; Col. 3:12-14; 1 John 3:16-23) is the medium through which Christ’s love becomes tangible through us. It is practicing benevolence and a loving attitude towards others. Kindness is the essence that shows the world … Continue reading
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Tagged character, Christ, cultivate, empowering, flowing, Fruit, Fruit of the Spirit, God’s love, Holy Spirit, Kindness, living, power, presence, Spirit, supplement, transforming
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A Heart After Christ 