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Disciples don’t fear humans who can murder them!
Death. bring up the subject and watch how chilly the room becomes. People don’t wanna talk about it. People avoid it. And the reason people avoid it is very simple: They simply do not know what will happen to them … Continue reading
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Explain that dark generations will be condemned …
We live in dark times. In these times, the people around us have chosen a lifestyle that dishonors God. Unfortunately, we are all too familiar with the dragging of such disgusting habits into the worship and fellowship of God’s people … Continue reading
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Tagged condemned, darkness, fellowship, Generation, God, gracious, habits, heart, holy, Jesus, judgment, just, Lake of Fire, lifestyle, rewarded, right, testify, video, wicked, witnesses, worldly, worship
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Don’t waste time away from the teaching when it is live …
Distraction is one of the devils greatest, and most effective tools against us! Every time there is a gathering, there is much to be done. If you have the gift of servant, you know exactly what happens inside your soul. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, devil, discipleship, distraction, focus, gathering, God, Intimacy, life, pray, sermon, servant, serve, talk, teaching, temptation, timing, tool'weapon, training, understand, wisdom
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The Temptation to Territorial Power
Disciples of King Jesus understand that the temptation to territorial power is greatest when we are weakest and that the Devil has been handed the Realm of the Middle Eastern Authority (and more) to give to anyone who will worship … Continue reading
Am I A Good Leader In God’s Eyes, Part 2
(Leadership For 2025 & Beyond! series) This is what the Lord has been telling us through His Vision for 1stSBC Gardena, CA, USA given to our Lead Pastor John Ward. Please read it here … “By the Lord’s leading, five years … Continue reading
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Tagged better, change, Christian, church, dedicated, faith, God, Gospel, Jesus, leader, Leadership, mind, Spirit-filled, Vision
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Am I A Good Leader In God’s Eyes, Part 1
(Leadership For 2025 & Beyond! series) What Does That Mean? As I was reading through our reading schedule last month, I ran across a chapter in Isaiah that the Holy Spirit wouldn’t let me leave. Kate will tell you I hovered over … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible, Christian, church, dominion, faith, God, Great Commission, Jesus, Leadership, life
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Day 6, Audacious Faith DOES the Impossible!
When we fast and pray we are exercising our faith. We are saying to God, “YOU are the only one who can do this! I am here because I believe that! Please answer my urgent need! Help me, I … Continue reading
Hope For Today #228 – Faith Savors God’s Forgiveness!
Faith Savors God’s Forgiveness! “In those days and at that time— this is the Lord’s declaration— one will search for Israel’s iniquity, but there will be none, and for Judah’s sins, but they will not be found, for I will … Continue reading
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Hope For Today #227 – Faith Thanks God For Success!
Faith Thanks God for Success! “If you have raced with runners and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in a peaceful land, what will you do in the thickets of the Jordan?” … Continue reading
Hope For Today #226 – Faith Waits For God’s Vindication!
Faith Waits For God’s Vindication! “Who is this coming from Edom in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah— this one who is splendid in his apparel, striding in his formidable might? It is I, proclaiming vindication, powerful to save.” (Isaiah 63:1, … Continue reading
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