Tag Archives: motives

Obeying God; January 16, 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 15:7 “But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” I once heard a recorded sermon on this passage that mostly focused on verse 2, and it made a real and … Continue reading →

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Communicating Christ; April 24, 2025

Posted on April 25, 2025 by jgarrott

John 20:31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. This 20th chapter of John has some truly earthshaking verses in it, … Continue reading →

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Prayer; April 7, 2025

Posted on April 8, 2025 by jgarrott

John 15:6 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” Every bit of … Continue reading →

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Qualification for Ministry; January 28, 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025 by jgarrott

Titus 1:7-9 Since an overseer manages God’s household, he must be blameless—not overbearing, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not pursuing dishonest gain. Rather, he must be hospitable, one who loves what is good, who is self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined. He must hold firmly to … Continue reading →

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Speaking; October 22, 2024

Posted on October 23, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 13:3 Those who guard their lips preserve their lives,    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin. To a man of words like me, this verse seems rather ominous! Wise men, even apart from the Bible, have noted from thousands … Continue reading →

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Keeping God Central; October 6, 2024

Posted on October 7, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 67:1-2 May God be gracious to us and bless us    and make his face shine on us—so that your ways may be known on earth,    your salvation among all nations. My first thought, on reading this, was that this is indeed the … Continue reading →

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Encouragement; September 28, 2024

Posted on September 29, 2024 by jgarrott

Psalm 31:24 Be strong and take heart,    all you who hope in the Lord. It is significant that David so often encourages others to trust God. There are three major reasons to write things like this Psalm. The first is simple emotional … Continue reading →

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Politics; July 20, 2024

Posted on July 21, 2024 by jgarrott

Isaiah 47:6 I was angry with my people    and desecrated my inheritance;I gave them into your hand,    and you showed them no mercy.Even on the aged    you laid a very heavy yoke. This verse is obviously why this passage came up in readings on … Continue reading →

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Attitude; July 19, 2024

Posted on July 20, 2024 by jgarrott

Proverbs 28:9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to my instruction,    even their prayers are detestable. This verse kind of hit me between the eyes! It doesn’t matter how pious we might seem, if our hearts aren’t committed to obedience, then … Continue reading →

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Churches; June 7, 2024

Posted on June 8, 2024 by jgarrott

Revelation 2:4 “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love.” I have heard several sermons preached on this passage, and there doubtless could be many more. Ephesus was a church that essentially did everything right, but … Continue reading →

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