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I wanted to continue the discussion on forgiveness from last week. I believe this to be an important message. I see way to much bitterness among Christians. Too often we are not willing to forgive others as Jesus has called us to. We don’t readily follow his example. The biggest hurdle we have to overcome is [...] In 2 Chronicles 15:8 King Asa of Judah is commended after hearing the word from the Prophet Azariah he had courage and removed the idols from the land of Judah. What struck me here in this verse was how the verse emphasized the courage of Asa. To respond in obedience to the Word of God [...] There is an epidemic disease that is running rampant in America. It is highly contagious. It is being passed on in families and in churches. It is a disease that cripples and takes the life right out of us. It seems there is no stopping this disease and yet the cure is available to all. [...] “But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand. 15 We are aliens and strangers in your sight, as were all our forefathers. Our days on earth are like [...] So you say you follow Jesus. Good. That is wonderful. Jesus is the Savior. He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. There is no one who comes to the Father except through him. However, I want to ask you a question. You say you follow Jesus, but what is one thing you do differently [...] Hi everyone! Hope you are all having a wonderful summer. I know I have enjoyed this summer and I am looking forward to what is to come. We have some big things coming up at Lord of Life. Vacation Bible School is just around the corner during the last week of July. If you would [...] Be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. Deuteronomy 6:4 This weekend is Memorial Day weekend. It is the unofficial beginning of summer, but it is more than that. It is an opportunity for us to remember all the brave men and women [...] Jesus wept. John 11:35 It is the shortest verse of the Bible. It is the one verse that no one has an excuse for not memorizing. Jesus’ good friend Lazarus dies. He comes to Bethany where Lazarus had lived and was buried. When Jesus arrives on the scene he sees the friends and family are gathered together [...] Lord to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We believe and know that you are the Holy One of God. John 6:68-69 I remember these words growing up in church. Every Sunday we would sing them right before the gospel lesson was read. These words of Peter are straight forward. Lord [...] “He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God.” Proverbs 14:31 NIV When we look at the Scriptures, we see God has a special place in his heart for the poor. This world is filled with much hurt and much poverty. Jesus said that we would [...] |
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