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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 21, 2022

The Character of God Let he who boasts, boast that he knows God and understands that God is kind and merciful and that He loves being fair(judgement) and will never do us wrong (righteousness) (Jer. 9:24). God is love. (1 Jn. 4:8). God is knowable and understandable

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Seeking Jesu First - Nov. 19, 2022

Tribulation is like weather. It rains on the just and on the unjust. Tribulation happens in the earth because there is a devil and people can choose good or evil. Temptation is what our flesh or unrestored soul wants to do in response to tribulation. Tribulation creates a real or

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 18, 2022

Jesus taught His disciples about a powerful way to get breakthrough. This revelation comes on the heels of several powerful teachings. He shares with them that they are to be like children when approaching God. He tells them not to be a stumbling block for others - especially children. He

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 17, 2022

There is a principle that Jesus taught in two separate places and applied it to two separate outcomes. The principle is asking, seeking, and knocking with persistent, patient faith. God is not in the business of withholding good from His people. He has never been reluctant to bless His people.

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 16, 2022

It is amazing to encounter God’s Presence. We rejoice in every opportunity to experience Him. But did you know? The LORD delights in being intimately known by us. Love can be expressed as the pure desire to know and to be known by someone to the degree that you

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 15, 2022

God desires companionship with us. He has always desired to know us and to be known by us. He is not interested in having us know only about Him. If I teach my kids about God only what my fathers taught me about Him, then they are at least two

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 14, 2022

Does God have faith in man? Does God believe that His very own creation will prevail over darkness? If we answer that God only has faith in Himself, then doesn’t that prove that He has faith in men? He believed that He could create a being that would be

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 11, 2022

We say, “Get your hopes up!” “Have faith in God!” “Expect a miracle!” But what do you do when dealing with disappointing and discouraging outcomes? Many people disappointments and discouragements to argue against having faith in God. Others use it as an example for trusting that God knows best as

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 10, 2022

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 9, 2022

God has prepared a bubble of favor and promise for His people. That bubble is called “in Christ”. It can also be called “grace” or “salvation”. There is a way to stay in the bubble of favor and promise that God has prepared for us in Christ Jesus. We receive

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 8, 2022

I recently heard a prominent preacher with a prophetic voice speak about the baal spirit, the asherah spirit and the molech spirit. He defined how they were worshiped in the past and then identified the way they try to corrupt the nations.  Then he led us in a prayer of

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 7, 2022

God surrounds those who are His with Himself as a shield of favor and blessing. Our original position in Christ Jesus is a place of salvation - forgiveness, deliverance, peace and provision and protection. We did not just get a second chance; we received a brand new life - completely

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 5, 2022

It is so easy to equate talent with maturity. We see someone flowing in amazing gifts and callings and think, “They must really be close to Jesus and have their stuff together.” There are problems with this kind of thinking. Strength in one area does not always mean strength in

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 4, 2022

One Body Part Two: There is one body of Christ - one church in the earth. There are many bodies of Christ - many churches in the earth. (If these statements seem contradictory, please read Part One.) There is only one head, even Christ Jesus Himself. Christ is the head

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 3, 2022

One Body Part One: We were all baptized by the same Spirit into one body - even Christ’s, and we have all been made to drink of that one Spirit (See, drinking of the Spirit is Biblical). While we are many, we are all members of the body of

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 2, 2022

Is there something that we can do that will make us free? Many will answer this question with a resounding, “No”, while others will definitely say, “Yes”. But what does Our LORD and Savior, Christ Jesus, say? John 8:31 “If you abide in my words, you shall be my

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Seeking Jesus First - Nov. 1, 2022

God could come at any time to anyone and make additional promises. It might be considered “unnecessary” because all of the promises are in Christ, “yes”, and in us, “amen” to the glory of the Father. Through Christ Jesus, He has already promised to do anything we ask. However, In

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Seeking Jesus First - Oct. 31, 2022

It is better for us and for those around us if we remain silent as opposed to grumbling or complaining. Even a fool is considered wise and prudent when he remains silent (Pro. 17:28). Thanks to the incorruptible seed that is planted inside of us, we are capable of

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Seeking Jesus First - Oct. 29, 2022

Who has the right to rebuke you? Whom do you have a right to rebuke?  A right is understood as authority. A rebuke is a sharp correction given from a position of authority or from a position of relationship. For a rebuke to be accepted by someone, it should probably

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Seeking Jesus First - Oct. 28, 2022

Romans Chapter Thirteen begins with telling us to be subject to governing authorities because God has ordained governments to be in place to judge wickedness. Apostle Paul tells us to do good and we will have praise from these God-ordained authorities. Those leading governments are God’s ministers to us

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Seeking Jesus First - Oct. 27, 2022

Oct.  27, 2022 Seeking Jesus First What kind of people are we? We are people of faith. We are people of The Word of God. We are Holy people filled with Holy Spirit. We are the righteousness of God in Christ. We are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ

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Seeking Jesus First - Oct. 26, 2022

Second Corinthians Chapter Ten is about an apostle’s authority over the churches that God has put under his sphere of authority. It is not specifically about the spiritual warfare mentioned in Ephesians Chapter Six. We have preached that it was because we felt that the concepts here had some

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Seeking Jesus First - Oct. 25, 2022

Predestination and Predetermination can be a really divisive topic in the church. So many questions are raised, especially among those of us who believe God gave us freewill. So let’s look at this in the simplest way. We didn’t attain salvation through our looks, DNA, goodness, abilities or

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Seeking Jesus First - Oct. 24, 2022

You have a unique relationship with God. Your unique relationship with The Father is a two-way relationship. It is not all God. It is not all Jesus. It is not all Holy Spirit. It is Them AND you. (Yes, they are one but even God said, “Let US make man