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Rom 6: The Presence of Sin, The Potential to Sin and The Powerlessness of Sin

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Preacher: Pastor Ray We live in the presence of sin, which means all of us, Christians included, have the potential to sin. However, for the believer, the power of sin has been broken and sin is therefore powerless over us. Discussion Questions I understand doctrinally that I am dead to sin and free in Christ but I don’t live this out experientially.… Read more

Book of Galatians – Teaching #2: How Fruit Works (pt3 of 3)

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5) Fruit bearing is gradual, it’s mysterious, it’s internal, it’s symmetric and it’s inevitable. What does a fruit bearing life look like? Just like there are no two identical oranges from the same orange tree, fruit that is born in each believer’s life is unique. If you have an orange tree, you should get 2 oranges, albeit slightly different, not 1 orange and 1 durian.… Read more

Matt 15: Religion is Outside In, Christianity is Inside Out (pt3 of 3)

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21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” 25 The woman came and knelt before him.… Read more

Matt 13 – Parables and the Kingdom of Heaven (pt3 of 3)

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Another sign that you are a kingdom citizen: you are willing to give up everything to enter the kingdom of heaven. 44 “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.… Read more

Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt3 of 4)

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This is the difference between justification and sanctification. The moment you accept Christ, the grace of God comes into your life and you are justified, legally pronounced righteous before God in Christ. But, as you grow in grace, you are sanctified, changed as you abide with Christ. And over time, you become more “righteous.” It’s like orphans when they are first adopted.… Read more

Frances J. Roberts Devotional: Faith and Action

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Here is a quote to think about — I will meet you at every point where you put your action alongside your prayers… Never be taken by surprise when I use you to change a pattern. Do not judge a man by what he appears to be, but see him as what he can be if he gives himself unreservedly to Me.… Read more