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Trusting God with the Church; October 16, 2023

Posted on October 17, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 20:32 “Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified.” This is why and how Paul could go around … Continue reading →

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Contextual Ministry; October 2, 2023

Posted on October 3, 2023 by jgarrott

Acts 13:38-39 “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of … Continue reading →

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Being Like Jesus; April 11, 2023

Posted on April 12, 2023 by jgarrott

Luke 24:44-45 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” Then he opened … Continue reading →

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Dependence; March 23, 2023

Posted on March 24, 2023 by jgarrott

Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Verses 6-8 were put to a catchy little tune several years ago, and I can’t read this without that … Continue reading →

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Equality in Christ; January 28, 2023

Posted on January 31, 2023 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 1:21-22 Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ. He anointed us, set His seal of ownership on us, and put His Spirit in our hearts as a deposit, guaranteeing what is … Continue reading →

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The Commission of John the Baptist; November 30, 2022

Posted on December 1, 2022 by jgarrott

Luke 1:76-77 “And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him, to give his people the knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness … Continue reading →

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Heart Attitude; August 31, 2022

Posted on September 4, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalm 66:18 If I had cherished sin in my heart, the Lord would not have listened This little verse in an anonymous Psalm expresses an important truth. Everyone sins, but how we respond to those sins, our attitude toward them, … Continue reading →

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Focus; August 14, 2022

Posted on August 19, 2022 by jgarrott

Psalms 21:13 Be exalted, O Lord, in your strength; we will sing and praise your might. As came out yesterday, this Psalm seems like one written by a court poet for the benefit of King David, rather than one written … Continue reading →

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Paul’s Ministry; June 30, 2022

Posted on July 3, 2022 by jgarrott

Titus 3:3-7 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God … Continue reading →

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The Work of a Minister; June 16, 2022

Posted on June 20, 2022 by jgarrott

Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. This is a … Continue reading →

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