Tag Archives: missions

Church Survival; June 25, 2018

Posted on June 28, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This verse is not in the largely parallel passage in Matthew 6 that we had on May 3. Jesus indeed repeated … Continue reading →

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Loving God; June 18, 2018

Posted on June 21, 2018 by jgarrott

Luke 7:47 “Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.” The whole issue when it comes to forgiveness is the awareness of our need. If we … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Authority; May 30, 2018

Posted on June 1, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 28:18-20 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the … Continue reading →

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Salvation; May 9, 2018

Posted on May 10, 2018 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:40 “He who receives you receives me, and he who receives me receives the one who sent me.” This verse has been both a comfort and a frustration to me, and probably to many if not most missionaries. It … Continue reading →

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Witnesses; April 7, 2018

Posted on April 9, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This verse is one of … Continue reading →

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Japan in the Bible; November 1, 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by jgarrott

Psalm 65:8 Those living far away fear your wonders; where morning dawns and evening fades you call forth songs of joy. On some levels it’s silly, but I’ve always taken this verse as referring to Japan. From the Western standpoint, … Continue reading →

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World Missions; July 4, 2017

Posted on July 6, 2017 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:41-43 “As for the foreigner who does not belong to your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of your name—for men will hear of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched … Continue reading →

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Seeking God; June 23, 2017

Posted on June 25, 2017 by jgarrott

2 Samuel 22:7 In my distress I called to the Lord; I called out to my God. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came to his ears. Probably the biggest reason God allows difficult situations in our … Continue reading →

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April 20, 2017

Posted on April 24, 2017 by jgarrott

Acts 1:8 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” I have had this verse … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2017

Posted on February 13, 2017 by jgarrott

Genesis 17:8 “The whole land of Canaan, where you are now an alien, I will give as an everlasting possession to you and your descendants after you; and I will be their God.” When I decided I was writing on … Continue reading →

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