The Judgment
A.W. Tozer wrote, “Before the Judgment Seat of Christ my service will be judged not by how much I have done, but by how much I could have done.” Matthew 25:31-46 describes the judgment when Jesus returns More →
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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 →
Jesus’ Powerful Return
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In Matthew 24:27-31, Jesus is answering questions regarding when the temple will be destroyed and signs of His return. The temple was destroyed in AD 70, in exact fulfillment of Jesus’ very words. His return will be More →
Avoid the Woes! (Part 3)
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Hypocrisy is a problem for many, but it doesn’t have to be. When Jesus confronted the religious leaders in Matthew 23:13-33, He revealed how to avoid the woes by declaring the opposites of integrity. Continuing … More →
What Kind of Heart?
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God told the priest Samuel, “Man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7) The account of the rich young man in Matthew 19:16-30 demonstrates how the Lord deals with More →
The Importance of Forgiveness (B)
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Has anyone ever hurt you deeply? How long ago was it? Why were you able to recall it so easily? Was the offense ever resolved? In the parable of Matthew 18:21-35, several questions need to be 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 →
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 →
A Sticky Situation
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Psalm 40:2 states, “He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock.” At first we think we can handle sin, but then we begin to sink and get caught in its powerful More →