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Death; November 6, 2018

Posted on November 8, 2018 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. From the viewpoint of the world, this verse is absolutely absurd. Paul was not in the least suicidal, but he was saying that death would be … Continue reading →

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Emotions; November 5, 2018

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Philippians 1:9-11 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Warfare; November 4, 2018

Posted on November 6, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. It’s interesting how much … Continue reading →

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Marriage; November 3, 2018

Posted on November 5, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her. I find it amusing to have this passage on a day when I am performing a wedding, because I always read this … Continue reading →

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Children of Light; November 2, 2018

Posted on November 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 5:8, 15-16 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness; November 1, 2018

Posted on November 4, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Every sentence in this section is underlined, and I could preach on any of them! However, they all deal with interpersonal … Continue reading →

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Church Growth; October 31, 2018

Posted on November 3, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:15-16 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds … Continue reading →

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Gifts; October 30, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:7 But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it. This theme is mentioned repeatedly in the New Testament, elsewhere by Paul (1 Corinthians 12:7, Romans 12:6) and Peter (1 Peter 4:10). Different words … Continue reading →

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Faith; October 29, 2018

Posted on November 2, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout … Continue reading →

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Gifts; October 28, 2018

Posted on October 30, 2018 by jgarrott

Ephesians 3:2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you. This theme comes out again and again in the Bible: “given to me for you.” God’s gifts are seldom if ever … Continue reading →

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