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Tag Archives: boasting
The Cross of Christ; November 27, 2020
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
Strength; November 20, 2020
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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Tagged being like Jesus, boasting, conceit, control, focus, God's grace, pride, strength, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, weakness
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Sharing God’s Blessings; February 2, 2019
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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Tagged blessings, boasting, giving God glory, grace, gratitude, parenting, praising God, rejoice
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Giving God the Glory; November 21, 2017
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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Tagged boasting, false humility, Giving God the credit, glory, grace of god, gratitude, resentment
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Boasting; July 19, 2017
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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Tagged assurance, boasting, bullies, challenges, confidence, insecurity, pride, trusting God
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April 2, 2017
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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Tagged boasting, crucifixion, God's grace, holiness, sin, the cross of Christ, victory over sin
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September 18, 2015
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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Tagged boasting, faithfulness, politics, pride, serving God
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October 16, 2014
1 Cor 1:30-31 It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. Therefore, as it is written: “Let him who boasts boast in the … Continue reading
July 31, 2014
Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the Lord says: “Let not the wise man boast of his wisdom or the strong man boast of his strength or the rich man boast of his riches, but let him who boasts boast about … Continue reading
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Tagged boasting, God's provision, insecurity, knowing God
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