Tag Archives: Church

Religion as Usual; July 8, 2021

Posted on July 11, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 1:13 Stop bringing meaningless offerings! Your incense is detestable to me. New Moons, Sabbaths and convocations– I cannot bear your evil assemblies. This first chapter of Isaiah has a glorious offer of forgiveness and redemption in verse 18 that … Continue reading →

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Community; May 29, 2019

Posted on May 31, 2019 by jgarrott

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. There are almost countless reasons to avoid isolation as a Christian, but this is one of the main ones. We weren’t … Continue reading →

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The Body of Christ; October 2, 2018

Posted on October 8, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. This truth is essential to the Church functioning as God intends. It is perhaps the foundation of the Cell Church … Continue reading →

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May 1, 2017

Posted on May 4, 2017 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 12:7 There, in the presence of the Lord your God, you and your families shall eat and shall rejoice in everything you have put your hand to, because the Lord your God has blessed you. We sometimes forget that … Continue reading →

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June 15, 2016

Posted on June 16, 2016 by jgarrott

Psalm 26:8 I love the house where you live, O Lord, the place where your glory dwells. I first became particularly aware of this verse when a friend of mine, missionary Nils Olson, put it on a t-shirt he made … Continue reading →

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January 20, 2014

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. It is certainly striking that people who were being persecuted for proclaiming Christ went around proclaiming His Word as they escaped the persecution. It is this sort … Continue reading →

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