Category Archives: Christian

Last Days; September 4, 2021

Posted on September 7, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 21:36 “Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen, and that you may be able to stand before the Son of Man.” The world is unquestionably a … Continue reading →

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Childlike Faith; September 3, 2021

Posted on September 7, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 18:17 “I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.” This is a famous statement by Jesus, but the question arises, how does a child receive … Continue reading →

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Those in Authority; September 2, 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 18:2 He said: “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men.” This verse is a minor detail in this story, but my sermon on August 15th was based on verse 1, … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit; September 1, 2021

Posted on September 6, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 11:13 “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” It’s very interesting to see … Continue reading →

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Protection from Harm; August 31, 2021

Posted on September 2, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 10:19 “I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you.” Something strikes me as I read this rather famous passage. Even though Jesus said … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; August 30, 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 10:16 “He who listens to you listens to me; he who rejects you rejects me; but he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.” This is a very familiar verse, but I just noticed a nuance in the … Continue reading →

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Transformation; August 29, 2021

Posted on September 1, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 9:29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning. There are levels of prayer that we haven’t tasted. We might expect Jesus to be transformed like … Continue reading →

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Listening to God; August 28, 2021

Posted on August 31, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 9:18 Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say I am?” Two things are of interest about this simple verse. The first is that Jesus didn’t … Continue reading →

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Loving Enemies; August 27, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 6:27-28 “But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Jesus’ command to love our enemies is one of His … Continue reading →

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Fame; August 26, 2021

Posted on August 30, 2021 by jgarrott

Luke 6:12 One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray, and spent the night praying to God. I used to think this was largely hyperbole, but having a wife who will get up at all hours … Continue reading →

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