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a day of remembrance

A Day of Remembrance – Luke 23:55-56

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On Resurrection Day, we celebrate Christ's victory over death. Make it a Day of Remembrance. Remember what the Lord has done for you.

Never tire of doing good

Never Tire of Doing Good – 2 Thessalonians 3:13

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The challenge in this verse is not about being good. It is in doing good. Never tire of doing good, of doing what is right.

They Refused to Love the Truth

They Refused to Love the Truth – 2 Thessalonians 2:10

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Don't be ashamed of the truth. Love the truth. Boldly proclaim it. But recognize that there are some who will refuse to believe it.

Worthy of his calling

Worthy of His Calling – 2 Thessalonians 1:11

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Do you want to be worthy of God's calling? Only God can make you worthy. And he does. And he will bless our efforts toward doing good.

Encourage one another

Encourage One Another – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

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As fellow members in the body of Christ, we should be actively involved in the lives of our fellow members. Be an encourager and a builder.

With the Lord forever

With the Lord Forever – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14, 17-18

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One of the few certainties that we face as humans is death. But we need not fear death. It is birth into life with the Lord forever.

Thanking God for You – Philippians 1:3-6

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I have been a believer for 50 years now. God has brought many fellow believers into my life. And I thank God for each of you.

He has risen

He Has Risen! He Is Not Here. – Mark 16:6

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The women who went to the tomb on Easter received the best news ever delivered. Jesus was not dead. He had defeated death and risen!

Jesus saves

Dying, He Saved Me – Mark 15:31

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Jesus was challenged to save himself by coming down off the cross. But it was to save others that he stayed there and died.

the doctrine of sin

The Doctrine of Sin

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The doctrine of sin is one of the foundational truths of the Christian faith. It describes an aspect of our nature that is opposed to God.

I was there

I Was There – Mark 14:51-52

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What's with the naked young man at Jesus' arrest? I believe it is the author of this gospel saying, "I was there". I saw what happened.

Coming with great power and glory

Coming with Great Power and Glory – Mark 13:26-27

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It has been 2000 years since Jesus left us with this promise. But we should still look to his return for us with great power and glory.