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No Confidence in the Flesh
The only path to acceptance before God is the way of the Savior, Jesus Christ, who alone can make us righteous. Flee from any confidence...
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Oct 7, 2017
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Forgiveness for the Fickle
Here we meet the contrasting examples of the fickle King Joash and the triumphant King Jesus. We can trust in the One who overcame the...
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Jun 7, 2017
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The kingdoms vs. the Kingdom
Many kingdoms have come and gone. Only one Kingdom will last forever. Do you belong to that Kingdom? Do you know the King? Today’s...
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Mar 24, 2017
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A Warning about Causing People to Sin
God will not overlook the evil of causing others, especially His people and little children, to sin. Here is a serious warning to heed....
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Mar 3, 2017
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A Man in Love with the World
Those who love the world and its allurements will learn the price for that love is incalculable. Balaam became a horrible example to...
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Mar 1, 2017
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Crisis and Failure is Not Hopeless
Today’s reading Genesis 25-26; Matthew 9:1-17 Selected verses Jacob said, “Sell me your birthright now.” Esau said, “I am about to die;...
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Jan 10, 2017
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Steering a Safe Path
Is there a safe path through danger? Although we may be trusting in Jesus Christ for our salvation, we face the dangers of presumption...
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Dec 21, 2016
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Wander Prone
Paul confronted the Christians in Galatia who began to wander into a works-based salvation, depending on the law for their standing...
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Dec 8, 2016
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Why We Need the Old Testament
The Old Testament is less frequently read and preached than the New. In today’s reading, Paul tells us why those thirty nine books from...
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Dec 3, 2016
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The Cost of Integrity
Those who stand for truth will find their integrity tested. The Apostle Paul stood the test at great cost. Will you? Today’s reading:...
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Nov 23, 2016
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The Sad End of a Great King
“Few end well.” Today’s reading: 1 Kings 8:62-11:25 Once again we see an example of how difficult it is to handle success and prosperity...
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Apr 19, 2016
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The Anatomy of Temptation
Today’s reading: Joshua 7:1-9:27 I once spoke to a men’s group on the subject “Things I learned the hard way”. One of the things most of...
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Mar 13, 2016
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