The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men 3: Peter

The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men Day 3: Peter “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” (Matthew 16:18-19, ESV) Have you ever been in a situation where a guarantee…

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The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men 2: John

The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men Day 2: John “The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things that must soon take place. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who bore witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw. Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those…

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The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men 1: John the Baptist

The Impact of Jesus on Seven Men Day 1: John the Baptist “In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.’ For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, ‘The voice of one crying in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord; make his paths straight.”’” (Matthew 3:1-2, ESV) I can hear it now—crowds pouring into…

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Living Effectively for Christ 17- Being Generous

Living Effectively for ChristDay 17- Being GenerousJonathan Draper“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, ESV)“But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love…

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Living Effectively for Christ 15- Practicing Purity

Living Effectively for ChristDay 15- Practicing PurityJonathan Draper“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8-9, ESV)“How can a young…

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Responsibilities of the Church 19: Guard and Protect Itself

Responsibilities of the Church Day 19 - Guard and Protect Itself “And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18, ESV) “Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from…

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Responsibilities of the Church 3: Seeking to Follow Truth

Responsibilities of the Church Day 3 - Seeking to Follow Truth “Then Pilate said to him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this purpose I was born and for this purpose I have come into the world—to bear witness to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to my voice.’ Pilate said to him, ‘What is truth?’” (John 18:37-38, ESV) “I have no greater joy than to hear…

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Resurrection and New Life 17: Resurrection in My Life: A Testimonial

Resurrection and New Life Day 17 - Resurrection in My Life: A Testimonial “The righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”  (Romans 3:22-24, ESV) “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal…

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Resurrection and New Life 10: The Need for His Resurrection

Resurrection and New Life Day 10 - The Need for His Resurrection “For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised…

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Grieving Our Losses 15: Grief over Change

Grieving Our Losses Day 15 - Grief over Change “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time…

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