Tag Archives: serving God

October 9, 2015

Posted on October 11, 2015 by jgarrott

Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness. We tend to forget just what an apostle is, or for … Continue reading →

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October 8, 2015

Posted on October 11, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:15 Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth. This should certainly be inscribed over the door of … Continue reading →

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September 25, 2015

Posted on September 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Philippians 2:12-13 Continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. I have preached on this so many times it’s hard … Continue reading →

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September 23, 2015

Posted on September 27, 2015 by jgarrott

Ephesians 4:1 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. The way the Japanese phrases this points out something a lot of Christians miss, to their great … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2015

Posted on September 26, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Corinthians 10:18 For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends. I couldn’t count how many times I’ve used the earlier parts of this chapter in sermons, counseling, and … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2015

Posted on August 28, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 24:33-34 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” This is a clear … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by jgarrott

Acts 1:1-2 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had … Continue reading →

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April 9, 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by jgarrott

John 21:21-22 When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?” Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain alive until I return, what is that to you? You must follow me.” I’m so glad this is recorded in … Continue reading →

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March 2, 2015

Posted on March 6, 2015 by jgarrott

Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Every time I run into one of these “practical Christian living” … Continue reading →

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February 22, 2015

Posted on February 24, 2015 by jgarrott

Luke 14:13-14 But when you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” Reading this immediately … Continue reading →

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