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The Joy of Salvation; February 3, 2024

Posted on February 4, 2024 by jgarrott

1 Peter 1:8-9 Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal … Continue reading →

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The Gospel; December 19, 2023

Posted on December 20, 2023 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:6 The gospel that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood God’s grace in all … Continue reading →

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The Power of God; November 11, 2023

Posted on November 12, 2023 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. The Greeks were … Continue reading →

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Sensitivity in Evangelism; October 11, 2023

Posted on October 12, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 17:24 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by hands.” We aren’t used to thinking of multiple gods by their names, but … Continue reading →

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Salvation; October 6, 2023

Posted on October 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 15:11 “No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are.” The importance of this meeting in Church history cannot be overstated. Having been in a lot of church … Continue reading →

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God’s Methods; September 28, 2023

Posted on September 29, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 10:44 While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. This makes it very clear that even after Pentecost it wasn’t, and still isn’t, necessary for hands to be laid on … Continue reading →

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Accepting Christ; September 3, 2023

Posted on September 4, 2023 by jgarrott

John 13:20 “I tell you the truth, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” This verse is at the same time challenging, encouraging, and frustrating for anyone who is actively … Continue reading →

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Self-deception; August 15, 2023

Posted on August 16, 2023 by jgarrott

John 5:38-40 “Nor does his word dwell in you, for you do not believe the one he sent. You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about … Continue reading →

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Foundation; May 31, 2023

Posted on June 1, 2023 by jgarrott

Isaiah 28:16 So this is what the Sovereign Lord says:“See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation; the one who trusts will never be dismayed. This is of course a very … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; May 6, 2023

Posted on May 7, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 116:1-2 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live. It is interesting to me that … Continue reading →

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