S186P7 – A promise is a promise: a hope secured

Rom. 5:1-5 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.  And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation…

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The joyful grape treader

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-77p2c-142f171 We do not need to reap a great harvest before shouting and dancing for joy at the Lord’s provision.  In many ways, He gives us a daily harvest.  Whether spiritually, financially or physically, He provides all.  Let us choose to respond with praise rooted in joy.

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S186P6 – A promise is a promise: good things must come

Rom. 8:28-30 And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.  For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.  Moreover, whom He…

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S186P5 – A promise is a promise: revealing fire

1 Cor. 3:11-15 For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.  Now if anyone builds on this foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, each one’s work will become clear; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; and the…

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S186P4 – A promise is a promise: the power of temptation

1 Cor. 10:12-13 Therefore, let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.  No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape,…

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S186P3 – A promise is a promise: a more fruitful life

Deut. 5:16 Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that your days may be prolonged and so that it may go well with you in the land which the Lord your God gives you. When we were kids, we listened to Mom and Dad for several reasons. …

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S186P2 – A promise is a promise: a heart’s desires

Psa. 37:4-6 Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will give you the desires and petitions of your heart.  Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him also and He will do it.  He will make your righteousness like the light, and your judgment like the noonday sun. When we get saved, the expectation…

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S186P1 – A promise is a promise: the answered prayer

Jn. 15:5-8 I am the vine; you are the branches.  If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.  If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown…

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S185P10 – The work of the brethren: necessary discernment

Jude 1:22-23 Be merciful to those who doubt; save others by snatching them from the fire; to others show mercy, mixed with fear‒hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh. As sheep being led by teachers in the word of God, we will learn necessary life lessons.  Some of us, however, learn a new set…

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Here, but better

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-9my3e-1426425 When you think that this fallen world is too much to bear, don’t pray to be taken out of it.  There is a real, perfect, renewed Earth to come when Jesus restores ALL things.  Focus on that future place, and ask God to show you your role in getting us from here to there.

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