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I John 5:1-5  5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey his commandments.3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome.4 For everyone who has been born of God overcomes...

Philippians 3:13-14 13  Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Joshua 1:7-9 7 “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it...

John 1:14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.    Matthew 16:13-17 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” 14 They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremi...

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.    Understanding the Christmas Season    The Season of Peace    Luke 2:13-15  13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,   14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his...

Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. Importance of Finishing Strong   The Notion of Finishing Strong - Daily Faithfulness                    Lamentation 3:22-23 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. 23  They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness...

Hebrews 6:12 We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.   Joshua 14:6-15 6  Now the people of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, “You know what the Lord said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me.  7  I was forty years old when Moses the servant of t...

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."   Celebrating Thanksgiving    1. Thanksgiving is a Command, Not a Suggestion. 2. Thanksgiving is a Way of Focusing on God’s Faithfulness. 3. Thanksgiving Leads to Joy and Peace. 4. Thanksgiving is an Act of Worship. 5. Thanksgiving is God's will for...

Philippines 2:12-18 8  Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.  9  Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 10  I rejoiced greatly in the...

Philippians 2:12-18   12  Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,  13  for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose. 14  Do everything without grumbling or arguing,  15  so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of...

Philippians 2:12-16   12  Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,  13  for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.  14  Do everything without grumbling or arguing,  15  so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of...

Philippians 2:12-16   12  Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,  13  for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.  14  Do everything without grumbling or arguing,  15  so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of...

Philippians 2:1-16 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yours...

Philippians 2:1-11 2 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yoursel...

Philippians 1:27-30 27 Whatever happens , conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the gospel  28  without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a sign to them that they will be destroyed, bu...

Matthew 24:3-5, 36-39 3  As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will this happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”  4  Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.  5  For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and will deceive many.   2 Corinthians 11:1-20 I hope yo...

Psalm 119:66  Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.   2 Tim 4:1-3 In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge:  2  Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage—with great patience and careful instruction.  3  For the time...

Psalm 119:66  Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.   Philippians 1:9-11 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10  so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11  filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ—to the glory and prais...

Psalm 119:66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands. Ephesians 4:14  14As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming  I Thessalonians 5:21-22 21But examine everything  carefully; hold fast to that which is good;22abstain from every form of...

Psalm 119:66 Teach me knowledge and good judgment, for I trust your commands.   Spiritual Discernment in Today's World  The Nature of Discernment  The Purpose of Discernment 

Hebrews 6:11-12  And we want each of you to show the same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised     Proverbs 6:6-11 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7  It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8  yet it stores its p...

Hebrews 6:11-12  And we want each of you to show the same diligence to the very end, so that what you hope for may be fully realized. We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised     Proverbs 6:6-11 Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! 7  It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, 8  yet it stores its p...

Psalm 90:12 Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.   Ephesians 5:8-20 8  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11  Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose th...

Galatians 5:1-6, 13-26 5 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. 2 Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.3 Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law.4 You who are tryin...

Proverbs 25:28 - "Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7- "For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-control." Galatians 5:22-23 - "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law."   Titu...

Proverbs 3:1-3 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2  for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3  Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.   Spiritual Summer   Remembrance of God (Psalm 77:11-12)  "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember...