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Making the Deaf Hear and the Mute Speak

Making the Deaf Hear and the Mute Speak- Mark 7:37

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Jesus healed a man who could not physically hear or speak. And he offers this same spiritual healing to each of us who come to him.

Like sheep without a shepherd

Like Sheep without a Shepherd – Mark 6:34

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Jesus is the good shepherd who cares for his flock. And he has compassion for those without a shepherd, inviting them to join his flock.

God's strength is sufficient

God’s Strength Is Sufficient – Judges 6:14-16

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Our strength is insufficient for the task God has called us to do. But he does not call us to a task without also giving us what we need.

Don't be just a Sunday Christian

Don’t Be Just a Sunday Christian – Jeremiah 7:9-10

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Are you a Sunday Christian? Giving God only a few hours a week and living like everyone else otherwise? God is not satisfied with that.

Like the face of an angel

Like the Face of an Angel – Acts 6:15

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If you were facing persecution and possible death for your faith, what would be reflected on your face. Would it be the face of an angel?

The danger of false prophets

The Danger of False Prophets – Jeremiah 14:13-14

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False prophets proclaim a message that is from themselves rather than God. And their danger is that they lead many away from the truth.

Yielding your heart to God

Yielding Your Heart to God – Joshua 24:23

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If we want to serve God, we need to toss out our idols and yield our hearts fully to God. Surrender everything to him: home, family, and job.

Why do the wicked prosper?

Why Do the Wicked Prosper? – Jeremiah 12:1

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Why do the wicked prosper? This is a question that many ask. We cannot know all God's reasons. But we can trust that he is in control.

Are you ready for the wedding banquet?

Are You Ready for the Wedding Banquet? – Matthew 25:10-12

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Jesus is returning for his people some day. Are you ready for his return? Or will you awake to hear him say, "I don't know you."

Coming on the Clouds of Heaven

Coming on the Clouds of Heaven – Matthew 24:30-31

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One day we will see Jesus returning for us on the clouds of heaven. What a wonderful day that will be as we are caught up to be with him.

Is all that the Bible teaches true?

Is All that the Bible Teaches True?

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Is all that the Bible teaches true? Yes, it is. But we need to understand that our interpretation of what it teaches is not always true.

The generosity of God

The Generosity of God – Matthew 20:13-16

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The parable of the workers teaches us that God is generous to all who respond to his offer of salvation, giving us eternal life with him.

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