Tag Archives: 1 Corinthians 12

Using the Familiar

David used familiar tools and familiar skills in battle against Goliath.  Saul provided his own armor, helmet, coat of mail, and sword to David.  David was dressed in these.  However, he took them off.  These were unfamiliar to him.  Instead, … Continue reading

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Great Leadership

What are some qualities of great leadership?  Here are some things that the Bible says. 1.   Serve.  Great leaders serve.  Jesus said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise … Continue reading

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The Church: The Body of Christ

“And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body…” (Ephesians 1:22-23). The book of Ephesians speaks of a body.  There is one body (Ephesians 4:4).  … Continue reading

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Bermuda or St. Augustine?

There are eight common turf grasses in Texas: Common Bermuda, Hybrid Bermuda, St. Augustine, Centipede, Zoysia, Buffalo, Tall Fescue, and Rye (for over-seeding in the fall). The two most common turf grasses in Texas are common Bermuda and St. Augustine. … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit: In Conversion (Part 2)

Much of the denominational world are Calvinists in doctrine. They believe that there must be a direct operation of the Holy Spirit on the heart of a man before he can be converted. Nathan Rice (a Presbyterian) made this statement … Continue reading

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Miracles (Part 2)

There are different words used in the Bible to describe super-natural work: (1) “Miracle” (e.g. Luke 23:8; Acts 2:22).  The word is from the Greek, “dunamis” (it is from this word we derive our word “dynamite”).  The word refers to … Continue reading

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