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  1. Pat

    Are YOU Risen From the Dead?

    Reminders – Are you risen from the dead? What would an Easter/Resurrection Sunday message be without an emphasis on the resurrection? Jesus’ death on the cross as the Savior came at a great cost, paying for the sins of the world. But His resurrection as Lord showcased God’s great power and...
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    'Love' is a verb

    Reminders – Love means giving yourself to others. Webster’s dictionary defines a verb as ‘a part of speech that expresses action.’ Our modern use of the word ‘love’ has devolved from a verb of self-less action, into one of selfish desire. What do I mean? Today, the word love is almost always...
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    Marriage Question/Christian Advice

    As to the apostles and 'saints' not engaging, I disagree. They were/are men and subject to the same temptations as everybody else, not to be elevated to a special status among men. However, that gives no man or woman liberty to engage in raunchy talk or encouragement in worldly things or...
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    Stay away from 'Brother Bob' and his 'Study Bible'

    Reminders - Contextual Interpretation The Scriptures are the basis and standard by which we can know about and then personally relate to God. Being familiar with them is very good, but it is not enough. Sometimes, a little knowledge can be dangerous, especially when combined with religious...
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    Marriage Question/Christian Advice

    I would offer a different viewpoint. This reminds me of Jesus reminding Peter to get his eyes off of others and be concerned with what Jesus had told him to do (follow Him.) (John 21:15-22) Here is what Scripture says about how a wife can correct/minister to her husband: 1Pe 3:1 Likewise, ye...
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    Eating Air

    Reminders – Complete in Him None can deny the importance of the Holy Scriptures, the written Word of God. Also referred to as the oracles of God, they are the recorded utterances of the creator. Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit and wrote those words down for men to...
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    Forgiveness and Those Not Present

    Matthew 18:15-35 relates that Jesus said to forgive 70 X 7 times. This puts a situation of forgiveness of anyone, dead or alive out of reach to those who forgive in name only and not from the heart. We are incapable of forgiving someone who sins against us 7 times much less 70 times that. So...
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    Are we saved? Being saved? Will be saved? Yes.

    Reminders – What we received, have now, and will receive then. When someone becomes a Christian, a whole host of things happen in an instant. A change of mind and direction occurs (called repentance.) The payment for sins at the cross takes on new significance, as we understand that now our...
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    2 Testimonies about "Foreigners in our Neighborhoods"

    Reminders – Yes, He can even use me. I received diverse reactions and responses to last week’s message (Reminders #56 - Foreigners in our Neighborhoods.) Those who reacted negatively, mostly took offense with my lack of addressing the illegal immigration issue, from a right vs. wrong...
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    Foreigners Among Us

    Well said. We get so wrapped up in the affairs of this life instead of letting the government deal with the immigration issue, that we forget what our role as Christians should be towards people the Lord brings into our paths. Great reminder.
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    Foreigners Among Us

    Reminders – Foreigners in our Neighborhoods What would you do and how would you act towards a notorious gang member who moved in next door to you? Would you beef up your home security? Would you avoid all eye contact as he came and went, or would you take him a plate of cookies? If the cookie...
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    All things were made by Him.

    There are so many facets of your question that it boils down to what does the Holy Spirit reveal about it to you? What came to my mind is this: God didn't snap his fingers when He created, He spoke. The Word of God created all things. He is God. The Word became flesh. Without faith it is...
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    Joy of the Lord

    Reminders – Joy The Greek root word for Joy is “Charis,” from which we get the English translation “Charisma.” Also translated as “Gift,” “Thanks,” and “Grace,” these words sum up the substance of joy in our hearts. The following are distinctive aspects of joy. First, there is both a present...
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    Do You Know Jesus or Just Know About Jesus?

    This is not a well known nor accepted teaching, the "faith OF Christ" but it is nevertheless a correct doctrine. But one would be hard pressed to prove it by the Greek. I believe that the KJV translators correctly differentiated between IF and OF in the passages you quote (among others) but...
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    Bearing His Image

    Reminders – Bearing His Image On the sixth day of creation, God created Adam and Eve in His own image. Their body, soul, and spirit, lived in perfect harmony with God, always submitting to His perfect will. Genesis 1:24-31 When they decided to obey Satan instead of God, their human spirit died...
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    Are you in the flesh? It depends.

    Reminders – The Flesh We see the word “flesh” throughout the New Testament, and although it comes from only one Greek word, SARX, its meanings are quite different depending on the context of its usage. We need to seek the Holy Spirit’s intent to understand scripture correctly. If we do not...
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    What is "That something in your somewhere?"

    Reminders – That “something in your somewhere” A friend, and brother in the Lord often uses the phrase, “To experience that something in your somewhere,” as a description of the somewhat mysterious and subtle prompting of God. The phrase rings a bell with me, as I experience it often, but what...
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    Death Penalty?

    I agree with both of the above OP's as presented. As a citizen of the USA, I want my government to judge evil-doers and reward the law-abiders. This means an eye for an eye type justice system, without which chaos and anarchy would overtake our society. Thus, I am not in opposition to the death...
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    Today = As in the days of Noah

    Reminders – As in the days of Noah There is a storm brewing on the horizon, and it has been forecast to be the worst storm ever recorded. Matthew 24:21 Some deny that it is coming, ignoring the signs, and saying the predictors are just a bunch of religious conspiracy nuts. Others acknowledge...
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    The world is sick but doesn't know it.

    Reminders – The World Needs a Doctor I have talked to several people lately that have no sense of needing a savior. They seem quite content in their self-justified state of spiritual satisfaction. Jesus said, “They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. I came not to call...
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