Tag Archives: calling

Authority and Service; May 21, 2018

Posted on May 22, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 20:26-28 “Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave— just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, … Continue reading →

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Shepherds; February 10, 2018

Posted on February 12, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 3:15 “Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” We sometimes forget that “pastor” means “shepherd.” This verse calls to mind Paul’s famous words to the Ephesians: “It was … Continue reading →

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Anointing; June 14, 2017

Posted on June 15, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Samuel 26:9 But David said to Abishai, “Don’t destroy him! Who can lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed and be guiltless?” David was in a very interesting situation. Saul was king, but David too had been anointed by … Continue reading →

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January 26, 2017

Posted on January 28, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:12 “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” It is interesting that Peter, who was … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2015

Posted on September 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. The way the Japanese phrases this points out something a lot of Christians miss, to their great … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2015

Posted on September 13, 2015 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 9:16 Yet when I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! I think anyone with a genuine calling from God probably feels this … Continue reading →

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June 5, 2015

Posted on June 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Romans 11:29 God’s gifts and his call are irrevocable. I have heard this verse quoted many times, generally somewhat out of context, in relation to the Charismatic Movement. I have seen people who have had what would be called “Charismatic” … Continue reading →

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May 30, 2015

Posted on June 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 10:29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” This teacher of the Law sounds like most of us! We are all very interested in justifying ourselves, not wanting to admit just … Continue reading →

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February 27, 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. I have preached on this verse within the past year, if I’m not mistaken. It’s a very … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2013

Posted on November 27, 2013 by jgarrott

Malachi 2:7 “For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and from his mouth men should seek instruction – because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty.” This sets a high standard indeed, but not an unreasonable … Continue reading →

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