Tuesday
08/20/2019
31434-1
How to Deal with the Trials of Life: The Bumps in Life are What You Climb on, Pt 1
2 Corinthians 12:6-9
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Trust in our own strength is often like leaning on a sharp stick. When you put your trust and real weight on it, it will be painful.
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The power of Christ in Paul was more important than freedom from problems.
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Prayer is not always to change our circumstances, but it is to change us.
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When we think we can handle a situation, sometimes we are wrong. When we think the Lord can handle a situation or help us handle it, we are never wrong.
Monday
08/19/2019
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How to Deal with the Trials of Life, Part 3
2 Corinthians 12:5-9
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It is not always the 'good things' in life that drive us to God and to prayer.
Friday
08/16/2019
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How to Deal with the Trials of Life, Part 2
2 Corinthians 12:5-7
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When we begin to focus on our trials they seem to get worse, but it's really our perspective (or the way we perceive or see things) that has gotten worse.
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It is in the weakness of men and women, the glory of God is revealed.
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It is not always the 'good things' in life that drive us to God and to prayer.
Thursday
08/15/2019
31433-1
How to Deal with the Trials of Life, Part 1
2 Corinthians 12:5-7
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When we begin to focus on our trials they seem to get worse, but it's really our perspective (or the way we perceive or see things) that has gotten worse.
Wednesday
08/14/2019
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The Question of Pride, Pain and a Gift that is Useful, Pt 3
2 Corinthians 12:3-7
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I would rather have some struggles in life, than to believe I can live without God.
Tuesday
08/13/2019
31432-2
The Question of Pride, Pain and a Gift that is Useful, Pt 2
2 Corinthians 12:3-7
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Believing in Heaven is important, central and mission critical for the follower of Jesus.
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Don't be fooled by hidden messages. Look simply for good fruit, good words and deeds in a person's life.
Monday
08/12/2019
31432-1
The Question of Pride, Pain and a Gift that is Useful, Pt 1
2 Corinthians 12:3-4
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Believing in Heaven is important, central and mission critical for the follower of Jesus.
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This is not Heaven. We are not in Heaven yet.
Friday
08/09/2019
31431-3
So Heavenly Minded, He was such Earthly Good. Pt 3
2 Corinthians 12:1-2
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How we deal with the trials of life can draw people closer to God.
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Humanity can only get to Heaven by Jesus.
Thursday
08/08/2019
31431-2
So Heavenly Minded, He was such Earthly Good. Pt 2
2 Corinthians 12:1-2
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God speaks to us through His Word, His messengers, our prayers, dreams and visions.
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How we deal with the trials of life can draw people closer to God.
Wednesday
08/07/2019
31431-1
So Heavenly Minded, He was such Earthly Good. Pt 1
2 Corinthians 12:1
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God speaks to us through His Word, His messengers, our prayers, dreams and visions.
Tuesday
08/06/2019
31430-3
I'm Only Visiting Planet Earth, Part 3
2 Corinthians 11:28-33
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We should have compassion for people; love the saved and love the lost.
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Whenever you tell your story, be sure to give God the glory.
Monday
08/05/2019
31430-2
I'm Only Visiting Planet Earth, Part 2
2 Corinthians 11:23-28
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We should have compassion for people; love the saved and love the lost.
Friday
08/02/2019
31430-1
I'm Only Visiting Planet Earth, Part 1
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
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How a person handles blessings and how a person handles trials tells a lot about them.
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Watch what kind of fruit comes from the lips and lives of people.
Thursday
08/01/2019
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Caring Costs. Not Caring, Costs More. Part 3
2 Corinthians 11:22-24
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The more effective you are in ministry, the more opposition or naysayers you will have.
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The more effective you are in ministry, the more eternal Heavenly rewards you will have.
Wednesday
07/31/2019
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Caring Costs. Not Caring, Costs More. Part 2
2 Corinthians 11:16-23
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How we treat those who are weaker tells a lot about us.
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The more effective you are in ministry, the more opposition or naysayers you will have.
The more effective you are in ministry, the more eternal Heavenly rewards you will have.
Tuesday
07/30/2019
31429-1
Caring Costs. Not Caring, Costs More. Part 1
2 Corinthians 11:16-20
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Please pray for your pastors and spiritual leaders. It is more joyous yet harder than you could imagine. It helps them and keeps your heart soft toward them.
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Some people do not want to be 'pastored' or spiritually led.
Monday
07/29/2019
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Battle for Planet Earth, Part 4
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
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Before Adam's rebellion on the earth, there was satan's revolt in Heaven.
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Use any serving, giving or leadership for the benefit of others.
Friday
07/26/2019
31428-3
Battle for Planet Earth, Part 3
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
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People and things are not always as they appear or seem to be.
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Before Adam's rebellion on the earth, there was satan's revolt in Heaven.
Thursday
07/25/2019
31428-2
Battle for Planet Earth, Part 2
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
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People and things are not always as they appear or seem to be.
Wednesday
07/24/2019
31428-1
Battle for Planet Earth, Part 1
2 Corinthians 11:13-15
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People and things are not always as they appear or seem to be.
Tuesday
07/23/2019
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Are You Looking at Your Blessings as Bondage? Pt 2
2 Corinthians 11:9-13
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We don't do ministry or give for people, we do it for Jesus.
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We are supposed to be telling people our 'God' story, inviting them to fellowship and where they can get blessed.
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A true friend loves at all times. Love covers a multitude of sins.
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Keep doing so much of the good things; you don't have the time or the energy to do bad things.
Monday
07/22/2019
31427-1
Are You Looking at Your Blessings as Bondage? Pt 1
2 Corinthians 11:7-13
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Iffy living, iffy giving, leads to iffy blessings.
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We don't do ministry or give for people, we do it for Jesus.
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We are supposed to be telling people our 'God' story, inviting them to fellowship and where they can get blessed.
Friday
07/19/2019
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The Perfect Pastor, Part 3
2 Corinthians 11:1-11
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Ministry is not just something we do; it is a life... a life of serving.
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You can't win with some people but keep trying with most.
Thursday
07/18/2019
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The Perfect Pastor, Part 2
2 Corinthians 11:1-6
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You can either focus on the gifts you don't have or seek to use the gifts you do have (making them stronger).
Wednesday
07/17/2019
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The Perfect Pastor, Part 1
2 Corinthians 11:1-6
In life, you will always have a hostile minority that wants to remind you of your past mistakes, paint a dark picture of your future, and criticize or condemn any attempt you make to do better in life.
Ministry is not just something we do; it is a life... a life of serving.
Tuesday
07/16/2019
31425-3
Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 3
2 Corinthians 11:4
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As Christians, we should know what we believe and why we believe it. We should be ready to explain to others (or give an answer) what we believe and why we believe it.
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What you choose to believe about Jesus decides what you believe about God, eternity, faith and the Bible.
Monday
07/15/2019
31425-2
Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 2
2 Corinthians 11:4
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As Christians, we should know what we believe and why we believe it. We should be ready to explain to others (or give an answer) what we believe and why we believe it.
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Our pride and our humanity can limit, inhibit and distort our thinking and our understanding of the Scriptures and life.
Friday
07/12/2019
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Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 1
2 Corinthians 11:4
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We are not saved by what we 'do' but by what we 'believe'. What we believe should change the 'what we do'.
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As Christians, we should know what we believe and why we believe it. We should be ready to explain to others (or give an answer) what we believe and why we believe it.
Thursday
07/11/2019
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Did God Really Say? Part 3
2 Corinthians 11:1-3
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We should be committed to each other, a local church and to the body of Christ.
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The enemy of your soul wants to put doubt in you toward the Word of God, the Gospel and the man of God that teaches or shares it.
Wednesday
07/10/2019
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Did God Really Say? Part 2
2 Corinthians 11:1-3
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We should be committed to each other, a local church and to the body of Christ.
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The enemy of your soul wants to put doubt in you toward the Word of God, the Gospel and the man of God that teaches or shares it.
Tuesday
07/09/2019
31424-1
Did God Really Say? Part 1
2 Corinthians 11:1-2
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We should be committed to each other, a local church and to the body of Christ.
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The enemy of your soul wants to put doubt in you toward the Word of God, the Gospel and the man of God that teaches or shares it.
Monday
07/08/2019
31423-3
Finishing Well, Heaven in Mind, Heaven in Sight, Pt 3
2 Corinthians 10:14-18
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The only thing harder than using your gifts is not using your gifts.
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Fight for the well done and finish well.
Friday
07/05/2019
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Finishing Well, Heaven in Mind, Heaven in Sight, Pt 2
2 Corinthians 10:14-17
- We need to tear down the walls of stronghold in our lives.
- Sometimes we feel trapped in life because God is getting ready to show us something big.
Thursday
07/04/2019
31423-1
Finishing Well, Heaven in Mind, Heaven in Sight, Pt 1
2 Corinthians 10:14-16
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We are to submit our minds to the Word of God not submit the Word of God to our minds.
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Sometimes thoughts and feelings are great and good and holy; sometimes they are dark and brooding and torturous.
Wednesday
07/03/2019
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The Mind of Christ. Part 3
2 Corinthians 10:13-16
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God desires that each church become a light house that shares the Gospel with the world. The enemy wants to weaken the church through relationships so it can't.
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The mind of Christ can sleep in the bottom of a boat in a storm or forgive those who crucify you.
Tuesday
07/02/2019
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The Mind of Christ. Part 2
2 Corinthians 10:13-15
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If we only submit to perfect people, we will never have to submit to anyone.
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Be careful not to give up on what God is doing in your life, your relationships and in your church.
Monday
07/01/2019
31422-1
The Mind of Christ. Part 1
2 Corinthians 10:13-14
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We should celebrate our victories and remember our spiritual accomplishments.
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We often forget what we should remember, and we remember what we should forget.
Friday
06/28/2019
31421-3
Quit Dating the Church and Commit, Pt 3
2 Corinthians 10:8-13
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The more you love in the midst of the battle, the brighter you shine in the midst of a dark world.
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We should celebrate our victories and remember our spiritual accomplishments.
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We often forget what we should remember and remember what we should forget.
Thursday
06/27/2019
31421-2
Quit Dating the Church and Commit, Pt 2
2 Corinthians 10:8-11
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No one does everything well, that is why it takes a team or a body of Christ to walk your faith out and to do church well.
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The more you love in the midst of the battle, the brighter you shine in the midst of a dark world.
Wednesday
06/26/2019
31421-1
Quit Dating the Church and Commit, Pt 1
2 Corinthians 10:8-10
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It is your harvest time spiritually.
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No one does everything well, that is why it takes a team or a body of Christ to walk your faith out and to do church well.
Tuesday
06/25/2019
31420-2
Love is the Battlefield, Part 2
2 Corinthians 10:7-10
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We can spend our time talking about what is wrong with people or about what is right with them. We should talk about what is good about God and His people.
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See someone else's weakness or problem as something you can fill in the gap for, pray about and help them with.
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It should be a constant goal for us each to love each other more.
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Sow good things into the lives of others. Love others. Encourage others. Forgive and give grace to others. Then you will receive more love, more grace, and more encouragement from others.
Monday
06/24/2019
31420-1
Love is the Battlefield, Part 1
2 Corinthians 10:5-9
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Your salvation is personal. Your relationship with God is personal. Let the Word of God be personal and let it speak to you.
Friday
06/21/2019
31419-2
Battle Strategies, Part 2
2 Corinthians 10:1-8
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The more people speak evil of me, the more I should rejoice because it means I am becoming more like Jesus. The more I see a pastor going through evil speaking the more I should know, he is building the kingdom of God.
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If you only love someone according to their outward appearance, you don't really love them. If you only love them when you agree with them, you don't really love them. If you only love them when neither of you need the grace of God, you don't really love them.
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Being blessed or having joy is a state of the soul and not a condition of what is going on around you.
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In the family of God, there will always be some people who do believe in us, encourage us and build us up.
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It is not a spiritually mature person who keeps a record of offenses, grievances and wrongs.
Thursday
06/20/2019
31419-1
Battle Strategies, Part 1
2 Corinthians 10:1-8
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In growth and maturity, unconditional love is the test. Even the unbeliever loves when all is going well.
Wednesday
06/19/2019
31418-2
Pop Quiz... Are You Saved? Part 2
2 Corinthians 10:4-7
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Do not judge people and circumstances only by outward appearances.
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Do not judge yourself and circumstances only by outward appearances.
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Happiness is not something you pursue; it is fruit from pursuing God.
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Peace is not something you pursue; it is fruit from pursuing God.
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Success is not something you pursue; it is fruit from pursuing God.
