Seven Elements of Christian Character, Eph 5:15-21

There are seven key elements of Christian character found in Eph 5:15-21.  These are not all the qualities of Christian character.  But these are certainly seven of the most essential. If you are missing any of these in your life, you are going to struggle in some areas of your...

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Keeping the Body Together, Col 3:12-17

Our text is Col 3:12-17.  In Col 3:15, we read, “ye are called in one body.”  The Lord Jesus Christ has called us together into one body.  We are in him and therefore we are connected together.   However, there are many forces working against keeping the body together.  The...

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Magnify The Lord, Ps 34:1-11

In this world of distractions, problems, tribulations and trials, it easy to have thoughts and imaginations that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God [2 Cor 10:5].  One of the ways to combat these thoughts is to magnify the Lord.  Exalt him until he is bigger than the problems you...

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Reciprocal Giving 1 Cor 2:12

Reciprocal Giving 1 Cor 2:12 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO 1 Cor 2:12 tells us that through the Spirit wee can know “the things that are freely given to us of God.”  Just look at all the things God has given us. God gave his Son – Jn 3:16, God so loved...

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The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving Ps 35:18

The Sacrifice of Thanksgiving Ps 35: 18 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO In the Bible, believers in the Lord Jesus Christ are a royal priesthood [1 Pet 2:5].  And as priests, we offer spiritual sacrifices to God.  One of our spiritual sacrifices is the sacrifice of praise which is thanksgiving offered by...

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Why Don’t We Have Peace? Jn 14:27

Why Don’t We Have Peace? Jn 14: 27 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO As Christians, we should be able to walk in the peace that Jesus Christ gave us [Jn 14:27].  His peace is far better than any peace that the world gives.  His peace keeps your heart from being troubled.  So,...

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Reasons for Thanksgiving Eph. 5:20

Eph 5 20 Thanksgiving CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO At this time of Thanksgiving it is helpful for us to see from the Bible why we are to be thankful.  We are to be thankful because thanksgiving is: A fulfillment of God’s commandment – 1 The 5:18; Eph 5:20 – we...

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Prayers For All Men 1 Tim. 2: 1-8

Prayers For All Men 1 Tim. 2: 1-8 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Paul put a priority on prayer.  He exhorted, first of all, that prayers be made for all men.  In this lesson we are going to learn what to pray, for whom to pray, why to pray, how to pray,...

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