Prison Break
Acts 5:17-26 … v. 16, “Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.” That kind of success More →
Category: Satan
The Invasion
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Unity developed in the early church. It expressed itself in sharing goods. A couple sold a piece of property, pledged the proceeds, kept back part of it, and were then judged by God. Bottom line? More →
The Reward
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“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 5:10) Encouragement to believers persecuted for their commitment to Jesus Christ. First, be prepared More →
Jesus Crucified
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Matthew 27:26-49 describes the suffering that Jesus Christ experienced after He was condemned to death. He was brutally handled by Roman soldiers, and then suffered the crucifixion. More →
Anticipating Christ’s Return
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In a world full of sin, suffering, and injustice, it seems as if God has been outscored by Satan. Victory appears to be an unlikely dream; but you can rest assured that God is gearing up for the greatest comeback More →
What Do You Think?
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The religious leaders attempted to catch Jesus saying something they could use against Him. Nothing succeeded. Then, in Matthew 22:41-46, the Lord decided to give them a lesson. Notice that Jesus dealt with them More →
The Importance of Forgiveness (A)
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Consider a few spiritual realities. First, we can give ground in our life to Satan—“Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.” More →
Faith Like a Child
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Elton Trueblood said, “Our faith becomes practical when it is expressed in two books: the date book and the checkbook.” Matthew 18:1-11 deals with the kind of faith that Jesus wants His followers to More →
Do You Really Trust God?
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Matthew 17:24-27 records the temple tax event with Peter and Jesus. The focus of this narrative is verse 27: “Go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find More →
Warning: Human Inclinations Ahead
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Our natural response to a situation is often diametrically opposed to what God calls for. Our human nature is bent toward sin and rebellion. Matthew 16:21-28 presents this reality in several ways. First, natural inclinations More →
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