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Spiritual Gifts; October 12, 2021

Posted on October 15, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 14:12 So it is with you. Since you are eager to have spiritual gifts, try to excel in gifts that build up the church. Often we unconsciously view spiritual gifts as merit badges, even service ribbons like a … Continue reading →

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The Baptism in the Holy Spirit; April 11, 2021

Posted on April 15, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 1:4-5 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, … Continue reading →

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Baptism; February 25, 2021

Posted on February 27, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 3:11 “I baptize you with water for repentance. But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. … Continue reading →

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Being Filled with the Holy Spirit; October 20, 2020

Posted on October 22, 2020 by jgarrott

Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. This is a famous and vitally important incident in the life … Continue reading →

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Personal Evangelism; August 30, 2020

Posted on September 3, 2020 by jgarrott

Acts 5:13-14 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number. I don’t remember when this first … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Bible; April 14, 2020

Posted on April 17, 2020 by jgarrott

Luke 24:45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. What a blessed thing! And how necessary! If we are honest, we too have to confess that sometimes the Bible seems like a blank wall, communicating nothing … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit; March 19, 2019

Posted on March 30, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 19:2 [He] asked them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” They answered, “No, we have not even heard that there is a Holy Spirit.” This section of Acts 19 is something I heard discussed a great … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Spirit; March 4, 2019

Posted on March 5, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse is endlessly quoted, … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues; August 9, 2018

Posted on August 11, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. As the birthday of the Church, the events of this day have certainly been examined up one … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Holy Spirit; August 8, 2018

Posted on August 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 1:4-5 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, … Continue reading →

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