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I am enjoying this book and agreeing with it (like "yes!", "write on"...laughing that Jesus wouldn't get hired because he was single...silly but prob would be true). There are some parts that uses particular language to describe leadersh...
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Encouraging & Strengthening Others, Worshipping on the Lord’s Day! Acts 20:1-17
From the apostle Paul, the pastor and church planter we learn the value of encouraging one another to keep growing in the faith as we live in the world sharing the Good News of Jesus. We use the Word of God along with our times of gathering where we also share the Lord’s Supper and […]
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Presenting the Gospel to an Upside Down World – Acts 17:1-15
The world is upside down. Our world in which we live is spiritually (as well as morally and in many other respects) upside down. What does this mean? Since the fall into sin by our ancestor Adam and Eve, the result of mankind’s actions is the opposite of what God desires. The world does […]
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Paul Servant of Christ – Acts 9:19-32
Saul, a man who was committed to destroying the Lord’s church, has just been transformed by the power of the risen Christ. He has now been commissioned by the Lord to be His apostle, His servant, His instrument in proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus.Here we see his beginning as a servant and proclaimer of Christ.
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Transformation of a religious fanatic – Acts 9:1-19
Saul’s transformation will remind you how God transformed you and how he has called you to fulfill his calling by living a life obedient to Him. God wants to use you to help other believers, especially those who have little faith to establish, encourage, and disciple them.
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Spiritual Aims – Philippians 3
We set resolutions for a new year. As Christians we should aim at spiritual goals. This message was shared at Edgewood Baptist church.
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Reflections on St Paul’s letter to the Galatians:There is only one Gospel from God
The book or letter to the Galatians was written by Paul the apostle to a group of churches he established in the southern part of Galatia (now modern Turkey) during his first missionary journey (A.D. 46-48). It is probably the earliest of Paul’s letters written around AD 49 just before the Jerusalem Council mentioned in […]
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Learning from 1 Thessalonians
1 Thessalonians is a book written by the Apostle Paul. It is short, only five chapters long. It offers so much instructions to us believers. Three years ago I wrote reflections on each chapter. I encourage you to read it and let the Lord speak to you. Chapter 1 Chapter 2 – A Humble Man of […]
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God Sovereignly Protects – Acts 23:12-35
Here is the audio recording for Acts 23:12-35 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. This section shows that even though men appear to be in control, God is sovereign over all. He has a plan and will do His will. Isaiah 46:10; Proverbs 21:30 For Paul, now in chains, God is at work. He […]
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I Count My Life of No Value to Myself
Paul had a singular life focus but not for himself. In this over thirty years as a believer Paul travelled over 8,700 miles by foot, about 15,000 in his lifetime, planted at least 14 churches and wrote 13 of the 27 books of the New Testament and suffered a lot. All for the Gospel of […]
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How God Uses HIs Servants – Acts 19:1-20
Here is the audio recording for Acts 19:1-20 taught during our Sunday School hour at Village Bible Church. How God Uses His Servants Acts 19:1-20 The Lord used Paul in three ways: Ruins of the temple for Artemis in Ephesus 1. To Instruct Others: From Disciples Of John to Disciples of Christ vv. 1-10 2. To Engage […]
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