Tag Archives: evangelism

Condemnation; August 16, 2024

Posted on August 17, 2024 by jgarrott

Luke 18:9 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable: This is a famous and very important parable, but what struck me just now was that it was addressed directly to … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; August 10, 2024

Posted on August 11, 2024 by jgarrott

Mark 5:20 So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed. This is in sharp contrast to what Jesus told various other people to do … Continue reading →

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Political Correctness; August 6, 2024

Posted on August 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 17:17  “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you? How long shall I put up with you? Bring the boy here to me.” Whatever else you might say about Jesus, you could hardly call Him … Continue reading →

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Harvest; August 3, 2024

Posted on August 4, 2024 by jgarrott

Matthew 9:37-38 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” This is a famous passage, but one thing jumps out at … Continue reading →

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Respect; July 12, 2024

Posted on July 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 123:3 Have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us,    for we have endured no end of contempt. This is an interesting, brief Psalm. It rather goes against the little rhyme most English-speakers learn as children: “Sticks and stones may break … Continue reading →

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Depraved Minds; June 12, 2024

Posted on June 13, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 9:20-21 The rest of mankind that were not killed by these plagues still did not repent of the work of their hands; they did not stop worshiping demons, and idols of gold, silver, bronze, stone and wood–idols that cannot … Continue reading →

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Sharing Christ; June 4, 2024

Posted on June 5, 2024 by jgarrott

1 John 1:3 We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. I could easily write on … Continue reading →

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Responding to Slander; June 2, 2024

Posted on June 3, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 3:15-16 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and … Continue reading →

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Proclaiming the Word; May 27, 2024

Posted on May 28, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction. This, along with verse 5, is rather heart-wrenching when you realize that it was written shortly before … Continue reading →

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The Trinity; May 24, 2024

Posted on May 25, 2024 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 13:14 May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. I probably quote this verse more than any other, though I do expand … Continue reading →

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