Tag Archives: free will

Choosing to Do God’s Will; August 20, 2023

Posted on August 21, 2023 by jgarrott

John 7:17 “If anyone chooses to do God’s will, he will find out whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.” Reception to the Gospel, and to the Bible in general, greatly depends on heart … Continue reading →

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Being Used by God; August 14, 2023

Posted on August 15, 2023 by jgarrott

John 5:19 Jesus gave them this answer: “I tell you the truth, the Son can do nothing by himself; he can do only what he sees his Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.” Something I … Continue reading →

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Authority; April 6, 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by jgarrott

John 19:11 Jesus answered, “You would have no power over me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin.” I feel sorry for Pilate. … Continue reading →

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God’s Grace; March 24, 2023

Posted on March 25, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 21:7 For the king trusts in the Lord; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken. This Psalm says it is “A Psalm of David,” but virtually everything about it seems like it was … Continue reading →

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God’s Invitation; November 1, 2022

Posted on November 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Isaiah 56:8 The Sovereign Lord declares– he who gathers the exiles of Israel: “I will gather still others to them besides those already gathered.” God isn’t through gathering! Various parts of the Body of Christ over the years have developed … Continue reading →

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Praise and Obedience; September 27, 2022

Posted on October 2, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 119:108 Accept, O Lord, the willing praise of my mouth, and teach me your laws. Verse 105 is insightful and has been set to music numbers of times, but this verse strikes me this morning. The word that stands … Continue reading →

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The Timelessness of the Bible; August 29, 2022

Posted on September 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 64:10 Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him; let all the upright in heart praise him! When I read this Psalm this morning I thought I was reading about modern American politics! I guess … Continue reading →

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Values and Priorities; August 11, 2022

Posted on August 15, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 16:2 I said to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” This Psalm is special to me because verse six was a favorite of my father and his father before him, verse … Continue reading →

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Holiness; July 7, 2022

Posted on July 9, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:13 Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed. 1 Peter is so packed with important truth! I could probably preach for … Continue reading →

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Our Part and God’s Part; June 14, 2022

Posted on June 16, 2022 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:12-13 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed–not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence–continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to … Continue reading →

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