Tag Archives: boasting

Our Part and God’s Part; June 14, 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to … Continue reading →

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Weakness; March 29, 2021

Posted on March 31, 2021 by jgarrott

Matthew 26:41 “Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” The last half of this verse is quite famous. It was actually used as a test sentence back … Continue reading →

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The Cross of Christ; November 27, 2020

Posted on November 30, 2020 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. Our understanding of the cross of Christ is generally far too … Continue reading →

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Strength; November 20, 2020

Posted on November 25, 2020 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 12:8-9 Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; September 22, 2020

Posted on September 23, 2020 by jgarrott

Ezra 8:22 I was ashamed to ask the king for soldiers and horsemen to protect us from enemies on the road, because we had told the king, “The gracious hand of our God is on everyone who looks to him, … Continue reading →

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Sharing God’s Blessings; February 2, 2019

Posted on February 10, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 1:58 Her neighbors and relatives heard that the Lord had shown her great mercy, and they shared her joy. God’s blessings are to be shared in various ways, and one of those is simply to let others know about … Continue reading →

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Giving God the Glory; November 21, 2017

Posted on November 29, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 115:1 Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness. This Psalmist had his head on straight! Human beings tend to be “glory hounds,” seeking credit not … Continue reading →

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Boasting; July 19, 2017

Posted on July 22, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 20:11 The king of Israel answered, “Tell him: ‘One who puts on his armor should not boast like one who takes it off.’ ” Now that’s a snappy comeback! It was obviously a proverb of the day, but … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2017

Posted on April 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Galatians 6:14 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. We have little grasp of the absurdity, on the face of … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. I couldn’t count how many times I’ve used the earlier parts of this chapter in sermons, counseling, and … Continue reading →

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