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May 23, 2021
Guide for Using Your Spiritual Gifts to Serve Others
We have been given spiritual gifts to help the church, specifically, our local congregations. But once you've acknowledged your gifts and learned how to use them, it's time to start using your spiritual gifts to serve others.
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Spiritual Gifts: What Are They & How to Identify Yours
When we become members of the Church, God gives us spiritual gifts. If you’ve been a member of the church for some time you may be wondering what spiritual gifts are and if you even have any.
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May 20, 2021
Are the Ten Commandments Still Valid?
The Ten Commandments have long been a source of contention but are they still valid for modern-day believers?
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May 17, 2021
The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen
The parable of the wicked vinedressers occurs in all three of the synoptic gospels. It is also called the parable of the wicked husbandmen or the parable of the bad tenants.
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Don’t Give the Enemy a Foothold
As children of God, we're encouraged to resist the enemy (James 4:7). We should do everything in our power not to give the devil the opportunity to set up a stronghold in our lives.
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May 11, 2021
3 Surprising Truths About Freedom in Christ
When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we receive a gift: freedom in Christ. Before Christ, we were slaves to sin. We were held under the deception of the evil one and were no more capable of freeing ourselves from his power than a newborn baby is able to escape from their crib. […]
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May 10, 2021
Be On Your Guard
Achan's story teaches us the absolute corrupting power of sin. When the Israelites consecrated themselves and assembled before the Lord, Achan and his family stood there watching the events play out.
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May 3, 2021
Only the Prostitute Shall Live
It was by faith that Rahab the prostitute was not destroyed with the people in her city who refused to obey God. For she had given a friendly welcome to the spies. — Hebrews 11:31 NLT I love the story of Rahab. She was a woman who, by all the standards set by God, should […]
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April 30, 2021
What Does Luke 9 23 Mean?
Luke 9 23 is a popular verse among Christians. It's a reminder that we will need to take up our cross if we want to follow Jesus.
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2 Powerful Lessons from the Widow’s Mite
The story of the widow’s mite is one of those Bible lessons that appear simple on the surface but has layers of meaning for us to unwrap. What Does the Bible Say About the Widow’s Mite? The story of the poor widow and her two mites is found in both Mark’s and Luke’s gospel. You […]
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