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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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Tagged actions, affection, agapao, Agape, child like, feelings, God is Love, God’s love, greatest commandment, holy, Love, maturity, meaning, mindset, phileo, purpose, purposefully, relationship, sexuality, sovereignty, unconditional, undeserved
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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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Developing a Purpose
(Sermon 080110 Church of the Foothills) (Psalm 57; 138:7-8; Prov. 19:21; John 15; Romans 8; 12:1-3; Phil. 2:1-18) Psalm 57:1-2 1 Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will … Continue reading
God Really does have a Purpose behind your Problems!
God is our refuge and strength! As a pastor I hear this lament all of the time, sometimes it even comes from my own lips, “Why doesn’t God help me in my troubles?” This is a legitimate question to ask. … Continue reading
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