Acts 2:42-47 record a pattern which keeps a Christian fellowship fresh and alive. First, new converts were incorporated into the body, v. 42, “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, More →
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Acts 2:14-41 … Peter explained what the miracle of tongues meant and preached his first sermon. First, he gave Scriptural proof regarding the Pentecost experience. He presented an introduction, vv. 14-16 Peter recited his More →
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Acts 2:5-13 … Verse 5 states, “dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation.” The speech miracle demonstrated the Holy Spirit’s power and presence. It was impossible for Galileans to speak More →
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“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4) The word translated “mourn” is pentheo which means to grieve for the dead. Spiritually, it implies to grieve for the spiritually dead—mourning over sin; More →
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In Matthew 24:4-26, Jesus outlines the end times, culminating in The Tribulation and His Return. He used the imagery of birth pains and delivery of a child. First, the beginning of labor pains—“All these are the beginning of sorrows.” More →
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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 →
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Matthew 22:37 reads, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” Why did God create you—what is your purpose in life? Imagine climbing the ladder of life and when you reach the top rung, More →
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Matthew 22:22 reads, “When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left Him and went their way.” Those leaders were amazing. They kept getting beat and they kept coming back for more. Jesus landed devastating blows More →
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The heart of Christianity is giving sacrificially, and the soul is service: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” (Matthew 20:28) The term “servant” is offensive in today’s More →
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Have you ever said something that you regretted later? Matthew 20:20-28 could be titled, “What was I thinking?” The mother of James and John made a request of Jesus, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand More →
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