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This Is Our Watch

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

1 Corinthians 16:13-14, “Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong. Let all that you do be done with love.” This is our time on earth. This is our watch. Let us consider the words of 1 Corinthians 16:13-14: 1. “Watch.” Let us, … Continue reading →

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Four Helps/Incentives from Hebrews 4

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Bryan Hodge

“Let us therefore be diligent to enter into that rest, lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.” Hebrews 4:11 What helps, or incentives do we have to stay on track? 1. The powerful word of God (Hebrews 4:12) … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The end of a year is a time for reflection. We, as God’s people, are instructed to make self-examination. Paul wrote, “Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves…” (2 Corinthians 13:5). He again wrote, “Let … Continue reading →

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A Living Sacrifice

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Some view life as a meaningless existence. Steven Lloyd paraphrased Ecclesiastes 1:4-7 with these words, “We go to bed late, we get up early, we go to work, we drive home, eat and go to bed, to get up early, … Continue reading →

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Do You Exercise?

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

One report indicates that 49.6% of American adults get physical exercise at least 30 minutes per day, three days per week; and 18.5% get physical exercise one or two days per week. (statisticsbrain.com, source WedMD, research date: 1-1-2014). Perhaps, you are one … Continue reading →

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Little Details

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

An ancient proverb reads: “For want of a nail, a shoe was lost – For want of a shoe, a horse was lost – For want of a horse, a battle was lost – For want … Continue reading →

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Watch The Attitude

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Sometimes, it appears to me, that we are so zealous in stressing the proper form (action) in worship, that we neglect to teach upon the proper attitude. However, both the proper action, and the proper attitude are necessary to be … Continue reading →

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Various Instructions for New Converts

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The church at Thessalonica had not existed very long when Paul wrote his first letter to them. He closed the letter with various instructions for these recent converts. These instructions are valuable for every convert. Let’s notice… 1. Comfort and Edify … Continue reading →

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The Four Chambered Heart (Is Thy Heart Right With God?)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

The physical heart is composed of four chambers. (1) The right ventricle (lower, right chamber) pumps deoxygenated blood into the lungs where it picks up oxygen and gets rid of carbon dioxide. (2) The left atrium (upper, left chamber) receives … Continue reading →

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“I Worship God At Home”

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Bryan Hodge

Several years ago, I was studying with an individual. I had convinced this person of many things. Yet, I never could get this person through the doors of the church building and into the assembly. As I encouraged him to … Continue reading →

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Category Archives: christian growth

This Is Our Watch

Four Helps/Incentives from Hebrews 4

A Living Sacrifice

Do You Exercise?

Little Details

Watch The Attitude

Various Instructions for New Converts

The Four Chambered Heart (Is Thy Heart Right With God?)

“I Worship God At Home”

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