Tag Archives: serving God

December 28, 2015

Posted on December 31, 2015 by jgarrott

Matthew 2:13 When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up,” he said, “take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is … Continue reading →

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December 7, 2015

Posted on December 8, 2015 by jgarrott

Isaiah 49:4 But I said, “I have labored to no purpose; I have spent my strength in vain and for nothing. Yet what is due to me is in the Lord’s hand, and my reward is with my God.” For … Continue reading →

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December 1, 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by jgarrott

Psalms 68:19-20 Praise be to the Lord, to God our Savior, who daily bears our burdens. Our God is a God who saves; from the Sovereign Lord comes escape from death. I actually have little idea why this particular Psalm … Continue reading →

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November 23, 2015

Posted on November 24, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Chronicles 32:7-8 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged because of the king of Assyria and the vast army with him, for there is a greater power with us than with him. With him is only … Continue reading →

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November 17, 2015

Posted on November 19, 2015 by jgarrott

2 Kings 1:15 The angel of the Lord said to Elijah, “Go down with him; do not be afraid of him.” So Elijah got up and went down with him to the king. You would think that Elijah had no … Continue reading →

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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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