Tag Archives: diligence

Stewardship of Gifts and Opportunities; May 7, 2021

Posted on May 9, 2021 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 7:28 “O Sovereign Lord, you are God! Your words are trustworthy, and you have promised these good things to your servant.” Nathan had built up a track record with David, and David trusted that he accurately heard and … Continue reading →

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Laziness; January 27, 2021

Posted on January 29, 2021 by jgarrott

Proverbs 6:10-11 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest– and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man. This past Sunday I preached on Exodus 34:21, that … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; February 4, 2020

Posted on February 7, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 9:20 But who are you, O man, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to him who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’” Paul writes about the illogicality of this, but people do … Continue reading →

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Dependence on God; July 24, 2019

Posted on July 27, 2019 by jgarrott

Psalms 18:1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. David was at his best when he recognized his dependence on God. Actually, that can be said of anyone! We human beings have the odd conceit that we can get by … Continue reading →

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Stewardship; June 26, 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:48 “From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” Ambition is a dangerous thing. This teaching, along with the famous parable … Continue reading →

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Abilities; March 12, 2018

Posted on March 14, 2018 by jgarrott

Daniel 1:17 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds. The biggest point of this verse to me is that abilities … Continue reading →

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Stubbornness; February 16, 2018

Posted on February 18, 2018 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 18:12 “But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; each of us will follow the stubbornness of his evil heart.’” Human stubbornness can be really remarkable. Occasionally we find it exercised in admirable … Continue reading →

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Diligence; June 29, 2017

Posted on July 1, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 4:29 God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. This description of Solomon would put him right up there with Newton in terms of intellect … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by jgarrott

John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” I’m so glad this is recorded in … Continue reading →

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January 4, 2015

Posted on January 5, 2015 by jgarrott

Numbers 12:3 (Now Moses was a very humble man, more humble than anyone else on the face of the earth.) This is a very interesting comment, almost certainly inserted into the text by a later editor rather than by Moses … Continue reading →

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