Tag Archives: faith

Speaking Truth; March 22, 2019

Posted on April 1, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 24:25 As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, “That’s enough for now! You may leave. When I find it convenient, I will send for you.” This has always seemed a … Continue reading →

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Witnessing; March 16, 2019

Posted on March 25, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 16:25 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them. Sometimes people don’t notice us at all, but sometimes they are really paying attention. That’s what being a … Continue reading →

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Believing Prayer; March 11, 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. I have always loved this story for its drama, but it’s not just a fun story for Sunday School, it also has … Continue reading →

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Repentance; March 6, 2019

Posted on March 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 3:19 “Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” Different translations into different languages can make for some awkward transitions. In Japanese, “times of … Continue reading →

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Trusting God; February 23, 2019

Posted on February 26, 2019 by jgarrott

John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” I have preached many times on various parts of this first half of John 14, and verse 6 is one that I quote frequently, … Continue reading →

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Faith; February 19, 2019

Posted on February 22, 2019 by jgarrott

John 11:40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God?” This was without question spoken in great love and gentleness, but in line with many other scriptures it challenges … Continue reading →

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Experiential Faith; February 16, 2019

Posted on February 20, 2019 by jgarrott

John 9:25 He replied, “Whether he is a sinner or not, I don’t know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!” I have always loved this story, and though the reading stopped with this verse, … Continue reading →

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Reception; February 13, 2019

Posted on February 19, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:63-64 “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life. Yet there are some of you who do not believe.” It just struck me that if … Continue reading →

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Faith; February 11, 2019

Posted on February 15, 2019 by jgarrott

John 6:29, 40 Jesus answered, “The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.” “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and … Continue reading →

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Ministry; February 4, 2019

Posted on February 11, 2019 by jgarrott

Luke 4:14-15 Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He taught in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. This immediately followed two important events of Jesus’ ministry: His … Continue reading →

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