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July 5: “Cast Away But Not Forsaken” (Genesis 21:8-21)
GUEST SPEAKER: Neal Presa Faith and life are not a straight line. The Lord God is in the twist and turns, and welcomes all. When we feel that we and others are set aside or forgotten, the story of Hagar and Ishmael shows that God’s desire and intent has always been about reconciliation of the […]
Continue readingJune 28: “Do You Believe?” (John 3:16)
GUEST SPEAKER: Phillip Lee How thoroughly sufficient was the love of God in Jesus Christ that the works He would require of those born again by His labor rests solely in one’s genuine belief.
Continue readingJune 14: “The Fruit of Self-Control” (Titus 2:11-14, Romans 12:1)
We need to exercise self-control in all areas of our lives—our speech, emotions, thoughts, and bodily desires. How can we become more self-controlled? Since there is a limit to our willpower, we need outside help. First, we need the help of the Holy Spirit: we need to be in view of God’s grace and offer […]
Continue readingJune 7: “Being Faithful” (Psalm 145:9-17)
God is faithful in all He does. We are to be faithful to God and others. Here are some ways to express our faithfulness to God and others: we avoid idolatry, use our talents for God, do our best at work, honor our marriage, commit ourselves to a church, and remain loyal to our friends. […]
Continue readingMay 31: “Being Good and Doing Good” (Ephesians 2:8-10, Galatians 6:9-10)
The Greek word for “goodness” is a word that combines being good and doing good. Our text tells us that we were saved by God’s grace to do good works. To do good work, we need to fill our minds with God’s Word and spur one another for good works. When we do good, we […]
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