September 6, 2019
by Sam Martin
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Category:
Faith
One of the exciting things about serving God is how he often takes us into situations where it seems there is no way out of a problem. When all our senses seem to tell us that God has clearly left us alone, that he has forgotten us, or that we must have strayed off his plan somewhere, just when it seems absolutely hopeless, God blows our minds!...
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September 4, 2019
by Jeff Schaefer
| Tags: love, justice
Are love and justice opposed to each other, or do they actually work hand in hand? The concept of love actually only makes sense under the foundation of an absolutely Just standard. ...
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August 23, 2019
by Sam Martin
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Category:
Holiness
Overcoming the action of sin by experiencing the joy of God....
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August 17, 2019
by Sam Martin
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Category:
Who is God
God’s love is great because of the distance it goes to redeem the unredeemable. Romans 5:7-8 puts it down for what it is. God’s love is great because it is unconditional. God took on flesh, lived among us, healed the sick and the cripple and the blind, performed wonders that authenticate his deity then took the penalty for our sins on the cross. He took the blame. He t...
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August 4, 2019
by Sam Martin
| Tags: faith, cross-centered life, christian living, sanctification
Living your life for the glory of Christ will come with the anticipation of finally seeing Him face to face! To live for Christ means death is only something you can anticipate. To live for the world means death is only something you can dread. Joy from the world is a fantasy. Joy from the joy giver is reality....
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July 26, 2019
by Sam Martin
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Category:
Faith
In the world, love is often described as a very good thing that people feel and use as motivation for commitment. But their love is limited. God's love is boundless. ...
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July 17, 2019
by Jeff Schaefer
| Tags: holiness, christian living, justification, sanctification
If salvation is by grace alone, really, why even worry about good works? In the end, it really is all about Jesus....
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July 13, 2019
by Sam Martin
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Category:
Evangelism
I live in a culture where most people already have a set of beliefs that they are eager to defend. They are entrenched. They have dug in and they aren't giving an inch. I believe the Lord has given me a format to share the Gospel that has been the most effective way to help them to consider the Christian world-view. I hope this helps you to be a better communicator of the ...
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July 12, 2019
by Sam Martin
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Category:
Evangelism
Have you ever heard "religion is the cause for so much violence, isn't religion the problem?". If you've shared the Gospel at least 3 times in your life, you probably have. So is religion the problem? ...
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June 22, 2019
by Sam Martin
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Category:
Holiness
The Pharisee seems like an easy target. But don't be fooled. The Pharisee is still alive and well and if you're not careful, you may be more influenced by one than you realize....
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