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without excuse

Being Without Excuse – Romans 1:18-20

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The creation itself bears witness to God's power and majesty. And so men are without excuse when they deny the one true God.

The gospel is the power of God

The Gospel Is the Power of God – Romans 1:16-17

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The gospel is the good news about Jesus. About his atoning death and resurrection. But it is more than that. It is the power of God for the salvation of all who will believe its message, who entrust Jesus with their lives.

Honor God with your words and thoughts

God Honoring Words and Thoughts – Psalms 19:14

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Psalms 19:14 presents a wonderful challenge. May the words and thoughts of our mouths and minds always be pleasing to our Lord.

The Bible is Inspired and Authoritative

The Bible Is Inspired and Authoritative

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The Bible is inspired by God and is the supreme authority for the believer in all matters of faith and practice. The Bible is without error in all that it teaches and affirms. However it is essential that it be understood in light of the culture that produced it, otherwise we are in danger of misunderstanding its message.

New Year's Resolutions

Advice for the New Year – Proverbs 3:5-6

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Have you made any resolutions for the new year? If you are looking for suggestions, Proverbs 3:5-6 would be a good place to start.

Grace and Mercy

The Law vs. Grace and Mercy – John 8:2-11

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As one who has experienced God's grace, I should extend grace and mercy to others rather than hold them to a legalistic standard of law.

Mary's Magnificat

Mary’s Magnificat – Luke 1:46-49

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Luke 1:46-55 records the Magnificat of Mary, her song of praise to God. Join her this Christmas in praising God for what he has done.

forgiving others

Forgiving One Who Sins Against Me – Matthew 18:32-33

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As those that have received mercy and forgiveness from God, let us, in turn, show mercy and be willing to forgive the hurts others cause us.

A glorious and inexpressible joy

1 Peter: Glorious Joy, In All Kinds of Trials (1:6-9)

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In 1 Peter 1:6-9, we find that we can experience a glorious joy in the midst of great trials. Because we are receiving the goal of our faith.

because of his great mercy

1 Peter: Because of His Great Mercy (1:3-5)

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In 1 Peter 1:3-5 Peter tells us that because of his mercy for us, God has given us a new birth into a living hope and into an imperishable inheritance.

Immanuel, God with us

Immanuel: God With Us – Matthew 1:22-23

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This Christmas, as we celebrate the birth of Jesus, remember him as Immanuel, God with us. Not just a newborn baby, but God incarnate; God with us.

An Introduction to First Peter

1 Peter: An Introduction

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First Peter is a very practical letter written to scattered believers who are suffering for their faith. It is a letter full of encouragement and challenge.