(Hebrews 11:20-22) There is no greater joy or higher privilege than watching the next generation personally carry on in the faith. Have you ever considered that you are a link in God’s chain of faith? Join us as we continue this practical study through Hebrews 11. (09269251107)
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(Hebrews 11:13-16) The voice of fear says, “Go back!” The voice of faith says, “Go forward!” When we take God at His Word, His integrity is on the line, and He cannot fail. (09268251106)
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(Hebrews 11:11-12) Each of us has to trust God for ourselves at each step of our lives. While we can benefit from the faith of those around us, we cannot borrow their belief in God. Consider Abraham’s wife, Sara! (09267251105)
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(Hebrews 11:8-10) We are strangers in this world and pilgrims to the next. This world really is nothing more than a temporary dwelling place for Christians. Even the thought of our eternal home should motivate us to set our sights on things above. (09266251104)
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(Hebrews 11:8-11, 17-19) When was the last time you took a true step of faith? You could mark the step not by fluctuating feelings or a foolish impulse, but by a prompting of His Spirit and confirmation by His Word. Be certain that there will always be another step of faith to take until you…
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(Hebrews 11:10, 17-22) Genuine faith will always be tested and proven. Some results of these tests are rewarded by God, but all of them can be read by other believers. Consider Abraham and the indelible mark his faith left on those to come after him! (09263251031)
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(Hebrews 11:8-9) Faith is always setting something in motion. Taking a step of faith has an immeasurable ripple effect on those closest to you, especially your family. However, you must ensure the foundation upon which you stand is Christ and His Word. (09262251030)
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(Hebrews 11:7) To profess to be a believer yet refuse to share your faith with someone else is the antithesis of what true faith looks like. Sincere faith is willing to speak. If you are ashamed of what you believe, you ought to consider the sincerity of your faith. (09261251029)
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(Hebrews 11:7) While you cannot save your family, you can set the stage for their salvation. By praying for their souls and presenting the gospel to them, God will honor your efforts and do His work. Join us today as we see this truth lived out by an Old Testament character. (09260251028)
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(Hebrews 11:7) The only way to feed your faith is by having a healthy diet of the Word of God. The Bible is a vital part of a growing Christian’s life. If you want God to find you faithful, be faithful to His Word. (09259251027)
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(Hebrews 11:5) The character of interest today is mentioned at the beginning of the Bible and the end. The faith by which he walked with God caused him to stand out amongst the crowd. Could the same thing be said of your faith? (09257251024)
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(Hebrews 11:4) What kind of testimony are you leaving behind? When your story is finished, what will be said about your faith in God? If you want to die in faith, you must firstly live in it (09256251023)
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(Hebrews 11:6) There is only one way to please God – by faith. As you seek Him, the Lord will reward you. Yes, there will always be problems in the Christian life, but faith ensures you will receive God’s best. (09255251022)
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(Hebrews 11:1-3, 6) It is not the strength of your faith which makes the difference but the object of your faith. If your faith is in anything or anyone else other than the Lord Jesus Christ, it is misplaced faith. (09254251021)
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(Hebrews 11:1) Faith must be personal and present – personal because no one can believe in God for you, yet present because faith is an active ingredient in the Christian life. Are you believing God right where you are? (09253251020)
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(Matthew 9:37-38) When you work, you get what man’s work yields, but when you pray, you get God at work. In today’s edition of The Weekend Pulpit, we examine Jesus’ only prayer request in the Gospel records. What is on God’s heart so heavily that He urges us to pray for it? (09252251018)
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(Acts 20:24) As we conclude our study of the great journey’s of the Bible, we look at one verse and three simple ways to enjoy our own life-long journey with the Lord. (09251251017)
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(1 Thessalonians 4:14-18) Journeying With The Church: Soon Christ is coming and we are going. The church will be caught away to be with our Lord forever. We are getting ready for our final flight. (09250251016)
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(Matthew 25:14-19) Journeying With Christ: The same Christ who came to earth and went back to heaven is coming again! When He was here the first time He promised His return and told us what to expect. The last leg of His journey will happen soon. (09249251015)
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(Revelation 1:1-2, 9-10 ) Journeying With John: We all love to meet God in good circumstances and on good days. The Lord sometimes chooses to meet us in the loneliest moments of life. Regardless of your circumstances you can hear from the Holy Spirit. (09248251014)
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(3 John 1-8) Journeying With Gaius: The greatest way to enjoy the journey is to help someone else on theirs! Everybody needs encouragement and those who are trying to move forward need a friend. One of the lesser known characters of Scripture is our great example in today’s study. (09247251013)
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(Matthew 9:1-8) Jesus did not merely have a healing ministry but rather a revealing one. His main goal was not to treat physical ailments but to address mankind’s greatest sickness, sin! Have you experienced the soul-cleansing power of Christ’s gospel? (09246251011)
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(Philemon 8-19) Journeying With Onesimus: You can’t outrun God! He knows where you are and goes where you are. In each of the three characters in today’s story you will see yourself, and you will hear some message God has for you. He is at work in your life. (09245251010)
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(2 Corinthians 11:25-28) Journeying With Paul: The Apostle Paul spent most of his life “on the road.” There were times he grew weary and days he was discouraged, but one truth kept him. Listen to his story and you will find some help for the journey of life. (09244251009)
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(Acts 9:1-7) Journeying With Saul: Along the road to Damascus God changed Saul’s direction forever. In this study we learn eight words that asked, answered, and acted on can help you to find God’s will for your life. (09243251008)
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(Acts 8:26-40) Journeying With Philip: Sometimes God takes you out of your way to put you into His way. Along life’s path He makes appointments for us. May God teach us all to be alert to those around us and awake to the Spirit who lives in us. (09242251007)
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(Acts 1:8) Journeying With the Early Church: Christ’s last commission was not to build buildings, open the doors, and let all the sinners find us! Rather, we are to go with the gospel. In one Bible verse we can discover where to begin and determine by God’s grace that we will not stop. (09241251006)
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(Matthew 9:1-8, 36) What a beautiful truth that our all-powerful God is moved with compassion toward us! He, who knows the worst things about you, still loves you and longs to restore you. How can a Christian practice this same sort of compassion? (09240251004)
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(Luke 15:20-24) Journeying With The Father: The story of the prodigal son is really the story of a wonderful father. The distance between where we are and where we need to be can only be covered by the love of our Heavenly Father. The prodigal ran away, but when he turned toward home the Father…
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(Luke 15:11-19) Journeying With The Prodigal: In one of the most famous of Christ’s stories we are given a vivid picture of what life looks like apart from God. When we step away from God we are always journeying in the wrong direction. Today we observe four things that are true for us all. (09238251002)
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(Matthew 10:1-8) Journeying With The Apostles: From the beginning of Christ’s time with the disciples to the end He was preparing them to stay “on the move” with the gospel. It is a reminder that God never intended His church to be stationary or stagnant. The church is to advance the cause of Christ in…
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(Matthew 11:1) Journeying With Jesus: For three and half years our Savior moved from place to place for one purpose—to seek and to save the lost. Each gospel writer records for us the itinerant work of the world’s greatest Preacher. Join us for four brief stops on that journey today. (09236250930)
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(John 1:1-5, 15) Journeying With Jesus: Christ’s entire earthly life was a journey from glory to glory. Follow the Lord as He moves through this world on a mission of mercy. There has never been another trip like it! (09235250929)
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(Genesis 21:1-8) The whole world started with the word of God, and the world will end with His word as well. God’s word gets God’s work done! What is it you can trust His word for today? (09234250927)
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(Nehemiah 1:4-11; 2:3-8) Journeying With Nehemiah: Called on to get out of his comfort zone, Nehemiah gives us a powerful example of how to have a good journey. Apply these four truths from Scripture and you will discover how to follow God’s lead. (09233250926)
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(Daniel 1:1-15; 6:4) Journeying With Daniel: Daniel’s trip to Babylon would consume most of his life. There were many things that he left behind but one thing he did not—his faithfulness to God. It is the secret to all true blessing. Purpose in your heart to be a faithful person to the end. (09232250925)
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(Jonah 3:1-10) Journeying With Jonah: Jonah’s first trip was away from God’s will but his final trip was to people who needed God. There is someone along your journey that needs your witness. In this study we discover practical ways that all of us can be used to reach others for the Lord. (09231250924)
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(Jonah 1:1-2:10) Journeying With Jonah: Today we discover three things that are always connected to the presence of the Lord. If we want to live consciously in God’s presence then we must learn to give attention to these areas. There is nothing as wonderful as the presence of the Lord! (09230250923)
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(Jonah 1:1-3, 10) Journeying With Jonah: Every person is moving one of two directions—”to” the presence of the Lord or “from” the presence of the Lord. Which direction are you moving in? (09229250922)
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(Genesis ) Nobody knows you like God knows you. He even knows you better than you know yourself! As we conclude this mini-series through the life of Abraham, we are challenged to agree with the Lord in humble submission. (09228250920)
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(1 Kings 19:9-15) Journeying With Elijah: It is not a matter of logic, reasoning, or intelligence. We need divine wisdom for our journey! Learn to get your directions straight from God and you will always know you are going in the right direction. (09227250919)
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(1 Kings 19:1-9) Journeying With Elijah: The strongest men have their weak days. You will reach a point where you think you cannot go on. The journey will be too great for all of us! But God is great enough for the journey. Follow Elijah to a juniper tree and see… (09226250918)
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(Psalm 142) Journeying With David: Do you feel like you are living “on the run”? David understood that life and he also discovered that God will meet you wherever you are. Today we uncover four things you can do when the journey takes a difficult turn. (09225250917)
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(Ruth 1:14-19) Journeying With Ruth: A moment of truth can change everything. It cuts through the confusion and brings clarity. Ruth had her moment of truth and it set in motion an eternity of blessings! (09224250916)
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(Ruth 1:1-5) Journeying With Elimelech: Not every move is a good one. Direction determines destination. Today we watch as one man takes a step in the wrong direction and it brings tragic consequences to his family. Which way are you headed? (09223250915)
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(Joshua 1:1-8) Journeying With Joshua: Why was Joshua allowed to lead Israel into the promised land? What set him apart from others? In this study we find three characteristics of his life that can be applied to our own. Find the secret and apply the truth. (09221250912)
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(Hebrews 11:29-30) Journeying With Israel: Israel started by faith and was stopped only by unbelief. The way to have a new start and move forward is by exercising faith in God right where you are. There are victories and blessings ahead…if we are willing to believe and obey God. (09220250911)
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(Hebrews 11:23-28) Journeying With Moses: Life is all about the choices we make. At every stage of life there are decisions – important ones! – to be made. Moses whole life was a journey that was defined by his choices. Learn from him and choose well. (09219250910)
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(Genesis 45:20; 46:1-5) Journeying With Jacob’s Family: Scripture addresses “stuff” in both the Old and New Testaments. There are things greater than material possessions. On today’s journey we discover what matters most in the end. (09218250909)
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(Genesis 45:17-20) Journeying With Jacob’s Family: Travel can be costly! Yet it is still true that “where God guides, He provides.” Jacob learned that the Lord can provide all you need through unexpected means. Learn to trust Him for every resource along the way. (09217250908)
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(Genesis 39-40) Journeying With Joseph: Sometimes the road of life takes a twist and turn we could not have foreseen. What can you do? In this study we uncover the most important thing that Joseph had on his long journey away from home. It is indispensable and it is available to you today. (09215250905)
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(Genesis 35:1-7) Journeying With Jacob: The Christian life is not about a place–it is about a Person. We must never allow ourselves to be so enamored by events and experiences that we miss the Lord Himself. Don’t just go back to Bethel. Go beyond Bethel to the God of that place! (09214250904)
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(Genesis 28:10-12) Journeying With Jacob: Entering into a relationship with God is not the end of God’s purpose for us, it is the beginning. When we begin to follow Him He leads us on to so much more. Start right where you are! (09213250903)
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(Genesis 28:10-22) Journeying With Jacob: It was a bleak, dreary place–the kind of place you barely wanted to stop, and certainly did not want to stay! Yet in the end it became a place of light and victory and beauty. It is amazing how the presence of God can transform any place…and any person. (09212250902)
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(Genesis 28:10-22) Journeying With Jacob: Do you remember the place where you first met the Lord? Do you have a place where you meet Him every day? Follow Jacob to the place where He had a personal encounter with God and you will discover that the Lord is trying to lead us all to that…
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(John 3:16) The truth of John 3:16 is penetrating. Do you know God loves you? Have you put your faith in Him alone for salvation? (09210250830)
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(Genesis 24:7) Journeying With Eliezer: Are you searching for God’s will? No one can tell you the will of God but God tells us the way to find His will. In today’s study we learn how a simple servant found God’s perfect will along the journey by applying seven definite principles. (Genesis 24) (09209250829)
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(Genesis 22:5-8) Journeying With Abraham and Isaac: The journey of life was not meant to be made alone. As we follow the Lord we are to lead others to do the same. Don’t miss how one family left an example for us all! This is how to make the journey together… (Genesis 22:5-8) (09208250828)
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(Genesis 12:1-4) Journeying with Abraham: There is an adventure to following Christ each day—it is the adventure of faith and obedience. You never know where God will lead, but you can be confident that it will exceed expectations! Learn how the journey of faith is the journey of a lifetime. (Genesis 12:1-4; Hebrews 11:8-11) (09207250827)
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(Genesis 3:23-24; 4:16) Journeying With Adam and Eve: Man’s first journey was not a good one—it was a movement away from God and out of His presence. The rest of Scripture is the story of God coming to man and making a way for man to come back to Him. Only a Savior can turn…
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(Acts 20:24) The only way to enjoy the journey of life is to have Christ as your companion. He brings a certainty to the destination, but He also gives joys along the way! Begin with Christ and you will be sure to end with blessing. (Acts 20:24) (09205250825)
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(Ecclesiastes 12:13-14) If you were to summarize the Christian life in one statement, what would you say? Is it simple enough to state in one sentence? Join us to hear King Solomon’s answer as he concludes Ecclesiastes. (09203250822)
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(Ecclesiastes 12:8-12) In a world filled with error and lies, truth pierces through its darkness. Like a well-adjusted lens, truth provides clarity in every circumstance. Yet on the contrary, evil only distorts reality. (09202250821)
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(Ecclesiastes 12:1, 7) There are only two times in life that count. Those two moments listed in today’s passage are “Now” and “Then.” Join our study to learn how to live “now” for “then.” (09201250820)
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(Ecclesiastes 12:1-7) If you want to know what life is really like, ask the Creator and Susatiner of it. As the book of Ecclesiastes concludes, God describes life’s brevity and frailty. How can you make the most of something so fragile? (09200250819)
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(Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:1) It is easy to wish your life away in pursuit of what’s next. God has specific joys designated for each season. Rejoice in the Giver of your blessings and remember each moment that He is always good. (09199250818)
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(Ecclesiastes 11:7-8) Difficulty is just as promised as blessing in the Christian life. Enjoy every blessing while you possess them and endure the hardship with the surety of God’s goodness. You can end your race with joy and without regret. (09197250815)
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(Ecclesiastes 11:1-6) The law of sowing and reaping is both negative and positive. On the positive side, we can be assured that our labor for the Lord guarantees a good reward. Prioritize giving with all diligence and leave the results up to God. (09196250814)
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(Ecclesiastes 10:11-15) A Christian’s walk and his talk ought to be consistent with each other. Sadly, many saints of God are guilty of fruitless speech. Follow the example of our Savior and ask Him to fill your speech with grace and truth. (09195250813)
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(Ecclesiastes 10:10) Preparation is always profitable. Whether it is preparing our hearts or preparing our hands, we will always benefit from operating with prudence and patience. Before you rush into today, ask the Lord for wisdom and walk through the plans you are aware of. (09194250812)
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(Ecclesiastes 10:8-9) Rules are an essential part of life. God-ordained hedges are not built to keep us from enjoying life but to keep evil from us. God’s commands are designed to protect us and provide us with an abundant life. (09193250811)
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(Ecclesiastes 10:2-7, 16-20) Leadership is not merely about those you are over, but about what principles you are under. We have a tendency to make much about being in charge, yet the Bible emphasizes the importance of leaders who follow God first. (09191250808)
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(Ecclesiastes 10:1) A little sin can cause significant damage. Secret sin can dilute the sweetness of God’s blessings in your life. Do not think you can moderate the magnitude of your sin. (09190250807)
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(Ecclesiastes 9:13-18) Wisdom is better than any resource this world has to offer. One person filled with and functioning by the wisdom of God can influence a whole generation of people. Are you making a wise difference in the lives of those around you? (09189250806)
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(Ecclesiastes 9:4) The Devil constantly tries to convince us that nothing in life is worth living for. God, the Sustainer of life, created you to live a life that satisfies Him and you. Give your life in hope to the One who gave it to you! (09188250805)
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(Ecclesiastes 9:1-12) The most dangerous error is that which is closest to the truth. Even King Solomon struggled with the truth about death! The reality of death can either drive you nearer to God or send you into a cynical spiral. (09187250804)
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(Haggai 2:20-23) The God who made time is in your past, present, and future simultaneously. Just as He was faithful in the past, He is faithful right now and in the days ahead. We must simply do what the Lord requires of us today, resting in His faithfulness to do what He’s promised. (09186250802)
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(Ecclesiastes 8:14-17) Walking by faith, not by sight, is a universal principle throughout the Old and New Testaments. It is not our task to rationalize everything we see, but we are tasked with resting in God’s greatness over all things. (09185250801)
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(Ecclesiastes 8:9-13) Our culture is enamored with immediate gratification, yet the work of the Lord is not always instantaneous. God always prevails, but the victory does not happen overnight. Be sure that He will bring truth to light eventually! (09184250731)
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(Ecclesiastes 8:8) If you knew where you were going to die, would you ever go to that place? The truth is, we cannot know how or when we will die. You do what God has given you the power to do today and leave the rest to Him. (09183250730)
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(Ecclesiastes 8:2-7) There is safety in submitting. When we submit to those in authority over us, we are ultimately acknowledging that God is the highest Authority. Having the right attitude toward the King of kings will strengthen our spirit toward our earthly authorities. (09182250729)
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(Ecclesiastes 8:1) If you want your countenance to be right, first focus on your heart. The beauty of Christ can be seen through a Christian. When you regularly draw near to Him, He will transform you. As He transforms you, your countenace will change. (09181250728)
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(Haggai 2:1-9) It is possible to go through the motions of the Christian life without truly being saved. It is also possible to be saved and foolishly live a life without an intimate fellowship with Jesus. How sincere is your walk with the Lord? (09180250726)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:27-29) We live in families and identify with different groups, yet each person has personal accountability to God. It is rare to find an individual sold out for this sole purpose. Will you live today in light of God’s judgment? (09179250725)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:26) Hallelujah, death has no sting on the child of God! However, did you know there is something more bitter than death to a Christian? The Bible states that living in bondage to sin hurts far worse because it creates a divide between you and your Father. (09178250724)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:23-25) Well-meaning and highly educated people can still be foolish. Even the greatest of knowledge found in this world, when divorced from God, is worthless, because it lacks wisdom. You cannot have this wisdom without having Jesus. (09177250723)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:21-22) Just as surely as people will say things they ought not say, you will commit the same sin. The human tendency is to be hard on others and easy on ourselves. Ultimately, we are all answerable to God for every idle word we speak. (09176250722)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:19-20) Unlike pop culture, the emphasis of Scripture is not on the body but the soul. True strength is spiritual, not physical. Learning to lean heavily on the Lord will empower you for the hardest battles of life. (09175250721)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:15-18) As a bygone preacher famously said, “There’s a payday someday.” Eventually, God will reward the righteous and the wicked. The believer’s task is simply to serve the Lord and leave the recompense to Him. (09173250718)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:13-14) God is always at work, and His work can only be done by Him. In the good and the bad, He is always about His business. Although we cannot entirely understand, we can trust His perfect purpose. (09172250717)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:11-12) The great life is not a wealthy life but a wise life. While wealth can only take you so far, wisdom, which is rooted in Christ, is eternal. If you possess many things but not wisdom, you are poor. (09171250716)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:10) The feeling of nostalgia can easily distort reality. Be careful placing so much stock in the “good old days” that you miss the sweetness of this day God has given you. After all, God is a present-tense God. (09170250715)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:8-9) Did you know the Bible contrasts pride with patience? When we are prideful, we operate by force according to our preferred timing. A patient Christian trusts God enough to wait for His perfect will. (09169250714)
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(Haggai 1:1-15) It is easy to become so busy that the Christian life becomes a robotic routine. Something that was once intimate becomes impersonal. Listen to this episode of The Weekend Pulpit for a soul-searching sermon from the book of Haggai. (09168250712)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:3-8) We live in a world where wicked people are laughing their way to hell. They are making light of things that are heavy. While this laughter is a mask for misery, true laughter ought to be rooted in the goodness of God. (09167250711)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:2-4) Death is a reality of life. Just as surely as your life had a beginning, it will have an ending. The brevity and fraility of life can make a great motivator for living each day to the fullest for the Lord. (09166250710)
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(Ecclesiastes 7:1) Very few things are more valuable than a good name. What does it take to have a good reputation? Live every day with the saving name of Jesus at the forefront of your mind. (09165250709)
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(Ecclesiastes 6:7-12) People in Solomon’s day thought he had all the answers. However, he even had questions that brought confusion and eventually chaos. Bring all your questions to Jesus, and let Him provide divine clarity. (09164250708)
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(Ecclesiastes 6:3-6) Your life is not measured by length but by depth. In other words, it’s not the number of years you live that matters, but the substance of those years. Very few things actually matter in the grand scheme of life. (09163250707)
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