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The Gift and the Blessing

Honor the Lord and He will bless you, in ways that you never dreamed of.

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A Tale of Two Priests

We rejoice that Jesus enlarged the tent so that whosoever wills, may come and have an abundant life. Hallelujah to the King!

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Melchizedek: A Picture of Jesus

The secret things belong to the Lord, additionally, our ancient faith tells us that God has provided a way for us to be connected to Him through the perfect work of Christ.

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Christ, Our Promise

He is the mediator of a better covenant, with a better hope. He’s the bringer of a better promise and a better sacrifice, better substance, a better country, a better resurrection, a covenant not earthly but heavenly.

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God Perseveres in Us

Is your faith weak and ill? Look to Jesus. Be healed. Run on. Finish well.

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Imitate Jesus

We want to give to others and to treat them with kindness and forgiveness. In this way, we can act like Jesus and imitate Him.

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The Sure and Steadfast Anchor of our Soul

Look at how self-centered this question: “Can I lose, MY salvation?” It is a ridiculous question. No, you cannot lose your salvation, because you can’t lose something you did not gain. You did nothing for it, you can’t lose it.

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An Invitation to Enter into God’s Rest

Some of us come to church burdened with the cares of life, we may feel disappointed, depressed, hopeless and we think “I can’t do it anymore.” Then we hear someone next to us sing and rejoice and hope begins to flourish, excitement begins to show up in our life, we feel strength once again.

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Jesus: Our Supreme Leader

The Word of God to you this morning is, "Consider Jesus." And hope in him. Then you will be part of his house and he will be your Maker, your Owner, your Ruler, and your Provider.

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The Family of God: A Family Like No Other

My friends, in Christ, we have a new family and a new culture. Christ is our sibling that does wonders for us like taking our sins upon him. Through Christ we are forgiven and we have an inheritance like no other. This is the word of the Lord for you and for me. Rejoice.

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Christ: Our Supreme Guide

How do we know if we’re in God’s path? There are several ways for example, our prayer life will reveal our love for Jesus, being in God’s word, loving God’s people, sharing with others what God means to you. Is Christ your supreme guide, if not, why not, if not now, when?

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When God is The King of Nation

Can God bless America today? More personally, can he bless you? What challenges are you facing on this first weekend of July? What decisions do you need to make? What problems do you need to resolve?

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Keys to Unity

The blessing of God, the joy of the Lord is within you when you consider the poor. You will find true joy and happiness; you will eliminate discord and you will contribute to unity.

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The Blessing of a Spiritual Father

Ask God to guide you. Choose your model from Scripture and from life. As Hezekiah chose his spiritual father, so can you. And ask God to use you, to make you a spiritual father to those who need one.

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Faith and Cynicism

May God help us as we move beyond cynicism as we focus on the greatness of God and our potential for good in our world.

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God’s Spirit, God’s People on Mission, Pt. 2

God’s mission for his people is clear. He will empower us to the degree that we will fulfill his mission. How fully do you sense the Spirit at work in your life today?

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Rest for Your Souls

Doesn’t finding rest for your soul sound much more appealing than bemoaning an inescapable state of busyness?

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God’s Spirit, God’s People on a Mission

Many of us approach ministry and evangelism as though we are on trial; in fact, the Lord Jesus is on trial. You are the witness, called to the stand to share what you have experienced personally. The verdict is not up to you. Your job is simply to tell what you know.

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Her Strength Comes from the Lord

What rainbows are you seeing in the clouds of distress and despair? Let the Good Shepherd be your rock and your anchor and trust in Him.

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Overcoming Apathy and Indifference

Only the good shepherd, when we have a clear vision, primarily his love for us, can provide what we truly need. Over and over again, we need to plead: “Lord, remind me of how much you love me.”

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