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A man who endures trials is blessed, because when he passes the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
James 1:12, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His Word and His people. He said in His Word He would help His people, and others notice and are either encouraged in their faith or toward faith.
Do nothing out of rivalry or conceit, but in humility consider others as more important than yourselves.
Philippians 2:3, HCSB
God reveals Himself through His people, so when we humbly serve others out of love, they see the same love Christ showed us.
But Ruth replied: “Do not persuade me to leave you or go back and not follow you. For wherever you go, I will go, and wherever you live, I will live; your people will be my people, and your God will be my God.”
Ruth 1:16, HCSB
God is faithful to keep His promises, and He empowers us to trust His promises and be faithful people of love and fellowship, as well.
The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord
Psalm 24:1, HCSB
God is faithful to keep His promises, and He promised to redeem us. We are His, and with faith in Christ truly become His family and treasured possession.
For God is not unjust; He will not forget your work and the love you showed for His name when you served the saints — and you continue to serve them.
Hebrews 6:10, HCSB
God is faithful in keeping His promises, and He has promised to always be with us and help us love others well. And He has promised us eternal life and His presence and goodness forever.
Love finds no joy in unrighteousness but rejoices in the truth.
1 Corinthians 13:6, HCSB
God is faithful in keeping His promises, so we celebrate when others seek truth and faithfulness, helping each other to better love and faithfulness in Chrost by the power of the Holy Spirit.
I preached again!
Last week, Pastor Paul powerfully preached on Colossians 1:9 and the importance of prayer. This week, I looked at the next three verses, Paul’s prayer for the Colossians and what prayer is really for. (Hint: To focus on and be conformed to Christ!)
May you be blessed by this message. As usual, my PowerPoint is provided below the video.
We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 8:28, HCSB
God is faithful to fulfill His promises, all of which are found in Christ alone, which we will see if even we must wait until eternity.
“I am the bread of life,” Jesus told them. “No one who comes to Me will ever be hungry, and no one who believes in Me will ever be thirsty again.”
John 6:35, HCSB
Satan seeks to destroy, but Jesus offers abundant life and hope. Trust in Him and His Word by the Holy Spirit, not the lies of the enemy or this world.
accepting one another and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive.
Colossians 3:13, HCSB
Satan seeks to destroy and sow hatred, but we walk with Jesus in forgiveness and love.