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5 Great Things: (#2) The Great Example
Great persecution was coming on the early church. Peter wrote, “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange think happened to you” (1 Peter 4:12). It is not always … Continue reading
Posted in Example, Jesus, life, Suffering, Textual study, Word Study
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Life’s Setbacks, Don’t Let Them Stop You
Louis Pasteur (1822-1895) accomplished many things as a young man and in middle age. He was a Professor of Physics by age 24, and a Professor of Chemistry by age 26. He was the Dean of Science at the University … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Influence, Endurance, life
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Mercy Series: Be Like-Minded
“Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one … Continue reading
Posted in Chruch, Fellowship, Mercy, Textual study, Word Study
Tagged affection, bowls, comfort of love, consolation in Christ, ei, encouragement, exhortation, fellowship, fellowship of the Spirit, if, koinonia, like-minded, mercy, oiktrimos, participation, Philippians 2:1-2. consolation, splanchnon, use of if
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Lester Tipton
You might sometimes wonder if your good deeds of kindness are really making positively difference in the lives of others. You might wonder if you are leaving a lasting positive influence on others. I’m here to tell you that you may well be, far more than you ever … Continue reading
Posted in Fellowship, Giving, Hospitality, Mercy
Tagged encouragement, good deeds, good samaritan, Hebrews 6, Hospitality, kindness, lester tipton, Luke 10, Mark 9, Matthew 25, minisering to saints, tires
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“I Worship God At Home”
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
5 Great Things: (#1) The Great Salvation
The key word in the book of 1 Peter is “suffering.” It appears in some form 16 times [suffer (2:20; 3:14; 3:17; 4:15; 4:16; 4:19); suffered (2:21; 2:23; 3:18; 4:1(x2); 5:10); suffering(s) (1:11; 2:19; 4:13; 5:1)]. It was not easy … Continue reading →