Tag Archives: the Church

Persecution; November 23, 2022

Posted on November 24, 2022 by jgarrott

Matthew 5:11-12 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they … Continue reading →

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Deception; June 24, 2022

Posted on June 28, 2022 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:1 The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Once again I’m presented with a chapter in which every verse is underlined, because it’s … Continue reading →

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The Church; February 1, 2022

Posted on February 3, 2022 by jgarrott

Ephesians 1:22-23 And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. We not only have too … Continue reading →

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Delegation; September 20, 2021

Posted on September 22, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 6:2-4 So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, “It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. Brothers, choose seven men from among … Continue reading →

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The Only God; July 12, 2021

Posted on July 14, 2021 by jgarrott

Isaiah 37:20 “Now, O Lord our God, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth may know that you alone, O Lord, are God. “ Once again we have a record of Hezekiah’s focus and faith. He … Continue reading →

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God’s Temple; May 11, 2021

Posted on May 15, 2021 by jgarrott

1 Kings 8:27 “But will God really dwell on earth? The heavens, even the highest heaven, cannot contain you. How much less this temple I have built!” I well remember when I used this Scripture in doing a dedication ceremony for … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Tongues; April 13, 2021

Posted on April 16, 2021 by jgarrott

Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. This was a watershed moment in human history, not to mention the history of the Church. (Actually, … Continue reading →

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The Invitation; January 12, 2021

Posted on January 14, 2021 by jgarrott

Revelation 22:17  The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life. I know I’ve written … Continue reading →

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The Church; November 12, 2020

Posted on November 13, 2020 by jgarrott

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you? If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is sacred, and you are that temple. The Japanese … Continue reading →

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Jews; November 6, 2020

Posted on November 10, 2020 by jgarrott

Romans 11:12 But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring! My impression is that the average Christian thinks very little about the Jews, … Continue reading →

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