Tag Archives: persecution

God’s Victory; July 16, 2019

Posted on July 20, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 20:17 “‘You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out … Continue reading →

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How We Treat the Bible; July 4, 2019

Posted on July 7, 2019 by jgarrott

Deuteronomy 11:18-19 Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when … Continue reading →

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Persecution; June 7, 2019

Posted on June 9, 2019 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 3:12 In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. In the West, the minute we taste persecution we tend to think, “I didn’t sign up for this.” Yes, we did, … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Divisions; May 2, 2019

Posted on May 5, 2019 by jgarrott

Ephesians 2:19-20 Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow-citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. Paul’s focus was … Continue reading →

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Believing Prayer; March 11, 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 12:5 So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was earnestly praying to God for him. I have always loved this story for its drama, but it’s not just a fun story for Sunday School, it also has … Continue reading →

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Persecution; March 9, 2019

Posted on March 22, 2019 by jgarrott

Acts 5:41-42 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good … Continue reading →

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Positive Goals; November 28, 2018

Posted on November 30, 2018 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. The section ahead of this that talks about greed is very famous, but Paul very rightly changes gears in … Continue reading →

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Evangelism; November 16, 2018

Posted on November 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Colossians 4:5-6 Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Paul didn’t say … Continue reading →

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Lord Jesus; October 18, 2018

Posted on October 19, 2018 by jgarrott

Galatians 1:10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Paul was … Continue reading →

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Persecution; August 19, 2018

Posted on August 23, 2018 by jgarrott

Acts 8:4 Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went. This one sentence exposes why persecution has historically served to grow the Church. This proves that it wasn’t just the apostles who felt that “We cannot help … Continue reading →

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