Empowered
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We Believe In The Lord Jesus Christ, The Savior
And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21 (NLT) For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. Colossians 2:9…
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We Believe in the Baptism of the Holy Spirit
John answered them all, “I baptize you with water, but one who is more powerful than I am is coming. I am not worthy to untie the strap of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and…
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We Believe in Regeneration by the Holy Spirit
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has passed away, and see, the new has come! 2 Corinthians 5:17 (CSB) We believe that for the salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by…
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Choose Wisely
But if it doesn’t please you to worship the Lord, choose for yourselves today: Which will you worship—the gods your ancestors worshiped beyond the Euphrates River or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living? As for…
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Our Daily Bread
Give us today our daily bread. Matthew 6:11 (NIV) Fifty years ago, the first Price Club opened in San Diego, it was followed by Costco, Sam’s Clubs, and a few others. The era of the big box club store began where…
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Yesterday, Today, and Forever
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8 (NLT) We do not need to be reminded that we live in a society whose standards are ever evolving, and inarguably, moving away from the truth of the gospel message.…
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Follow Me (as I follow Christ)
Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (NIV) Paul’s words to the Corinthians, while inspiring, also cause thoughts of inadequacy or unworthiness. “Follow me, or my example” is not a suggestion, but a command. We…
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Perfect Love
There is no fear in love; instead, perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. So the one who fears is not complete in love. We love because he first loved us. 1 John 4:18–19 (CSB) What causes you to…
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Find Us Faithful
Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NIV) There are distinguishing attributes of the servant of Christ. We must be obedient, diligent, humble, persevering, courageous, devoted, and uncompromising. Is it…
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Order or Disorder?
God isn’t a God of disorder but of peace. 1 Corinthians 14:33 (CEB) The Corinthian church was at times chaotic. They had their divisions, with some members loyal to various apostolic authorities. Even around the Lord’s table, those who had an abundance…
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Devoted to Prayer and the Word
The Twelve summoned the whole company of the disciples and said, “It would not be right for us to give up preaching the word of God to wait on tables. Brothers and sisters, select from among you seven men of…
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Unconditional Surrender
Submit yourselves, then, to God. James 4:7 (NIV) The unconditional surrender of Japan at the end of World War II meant that there were no negotiated terms. Japan had to accept the Allied demands without bargaining. Including disarmament, occupation, and the…