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Every now and then, it is important to remember that you are special. The probability of you existing is a 1 in 10^2,000,685 chance, which is very close to 0. However, we are a part of a group of special people, and we are no more special than any of our brothers and sisters. Jesus was incredibly special, but He did not hold Himself to a higher standard than His disciples or followers. He accepted...

Every year on the 18 of January, we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. He is considered to have died a martyr. This is because he died for his religious beliefs, that all men were created equal. While Jesus also died for his religious beliefs, it was his purpose to die on the cross. It wasn't just that he died because of His belief but that death was necessary part of his belief. For mor...

The conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus accounted in John 3 tells us exactly what we need to do to be added to the Church of Christ. We must be born again of the water and if the Spirit, and believe that Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God. It is the only way to walk in the lighy as God wants us to. It is also are obligation to bring the light to others who are in darkness. For more...

We need to be a part of a community to get the feedback and support we need to become better servants of God. The individuals of this community need to be charitable, selfless, caring, and love eachother as God loves us. They need to use their strengths and weaknesses to work together and strengthen the whole. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Take the time to acknowledge God and what he does for you. He bends the rules of nature ( that He created) in the favor of those who find pleasure with Him. God created all things, even those things which science has no explanation for. He can easily set you on what path He wants you to take. Follow Him on that path, and gain your mansion in Heaven. For more information about this Episode contact...

Hospitality is a part of God's Will. Being hospitable is to fulfill our purpose to prove that the perfect Will of God is truth. We have an obligation to show hospitality to everyone, regardless of religion, financial status, or anything else that would otherwise distinguish them from us. We have an obligation as evangelists to give the gift of the Word of God to those who have yet to hear it. For...

Doubt can be defined as the wavering of faith in things that are thought to be the truth or real. Every single one of us has absolutely no doubt that gravity exists because we see evidence of it everyday. If you believe that gravity will pull you back to the ground the millisecond after you reach the apex of your jump, you should also believe that God exists and acknowledge that Satan exists. For...

The engagement we have with Jesus Christ is much like the engagement a man and woman would have. The rules for this engagement include excersizing love, obedience, and faithfulness, and being spiritually circumcised from sin. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Presumptuous is defined as failing to act in a way that us permitted or appropriate. If one us presumptuous, they as overconfident and arrogant, and believe in many cases that they are above the law. They simply believe it doesn't apply to them. When it does, and it causes them to sin. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

As Ruth found favor with Boaz through her faithfulness to God and taking care of her mother-in-law, we have found favor in the eyes of God through our obedience and humility. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Many people have used this phrase to justify questionable or sinful actions. With God, it is always better to ask for permission than to ask for forgiveness. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb.11:1 For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Being thoughtful is a hallmark to who we are as Christians. We are to put the needs of our brothers and sisters before our own. When there is one cookie left in the jar, will you be the one who gives your brother the whole cookie, splits it, or eats it all before they can? For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

The mystery of the love of God is that He loves each and every one of us equally. This mystery was revealed to us by God sending His Son to die on the cross, which was done because of His love for us. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Hindsight is a very valuable tool for you and others to reflect on what you have done in the past, learn from it, and apply it to your life presently. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Repentance, like growing a tree, is a process. It needs to be constantly acted upon to keep it "alive." God's hope for us is that all people repent and that no one will perish when He sends His Son back to retrieve His children. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

The leaders of this world are simply hirelings in place of the Sheperd. He will return, and will take us home. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Time is a precious resource that we know will end when Jesus comes again. Use the time that God has given you not to daydream and dwell on the past, but to continue to strive for perfection. No matter your age, there is always something you could be doing to be closer to God. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Don't compare yourself and your righteousness to other members of the Body. Be you and the best Child of God that you can be. It has nothing to do with memorization, syntax, or dress, and everything to do with Love. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

Happy September! Please enjoy this lesson about faith and truth! For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

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What do you think Heaven will be like? A kingdom in the clouds, where those there get to play games and have barbeques? How can you put into perspective what Heaven will be like? Find out in this lesson. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

We are made imperfect by our nature and nurture, and the Gospel of God is the only thing that can overcome it. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

We are all apart of the body of Christ, God, and the Holy Spirit. Learn what it means to be a part of the body and what you are meant to do. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com

The Holy Spirit can guide you to do what's right in every facet of your life. Let it. For more information about this Episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com