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2015-01-14T21:43:38-05:00

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Malachi 1:1-4:6 The Heart of God Reveals My Heart

Last updated on: January 14, 2015 at 9:43 pm By Jim Erwin

Malachi 1:1-4:6 The Heart of God Reveals My Heart We have gone through a series on the Minor Prophets. We have seen how the people of God should reveal God’s heart. Now, we take this to a more personal level. In the book of Malachi, there are a series of questions. These questions were asked by the people to the prophet. God answers through the prophet answers to these questions. The seven questions in this book help us... Read more

2015-01-14T19:52:18-05:00

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Work Debt Versus Faith Credit

Last updated on: January 14, 2015 at 7:52 pm By Jim Erwin

January 14, 2015 Year B Now to the one who works, pay is not considered as a gift, but as something owed. But to the one who does not work, but believes on Him who declares the ungodly to be righteous, his faith is credited for righteousness. (Romans 4:4-5. HCSB) Jesus did the work of salvation. He died on the cross for everybody’s sins. So He is owed a payment. God knows this and paid Him with a bodily resurrection. The... Read more

2015-01-13T22:10:23-05:00

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Zechariah 1:1-6 Returning to God This Christmas

Last updated on: January 13, 2015 at 10:10 pm By Jim Erwin

Zechariah 1:1-6 Returning to God This Christmas A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an elevator door opened. It was full. The occupants of the elevator grudgingly tightened ranks to allow a small space... Read more

2015-01-13T19:48:53-05:00

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God Does the Impossible to Provide for People Who Need Him

Last updated on: January 13, 2015 at 7:48 pm By Jim Erwin

God Does the Impossible to Provide for People Who Need Him January 13, 2015 Year B “The poor and the needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will open rivers on the barren heights, and springs in the middle of the plains. I will turn the desert into a pool of water and dry land into springs of water.... Read more

2015-01-12T19:34:05-05:00

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Making God's Fragrance to Get Worshippers Attention

Last updated on: January 12, 2015 at 7:34 pm By Jim Erwin

Making God’s Fragrance to Get Worshippers Attention January 12, 2015 Year B As for the incense you are making, you must not make any for yourselves using its formula. It is to be regarded by you as sacred to the Lord. (Exodus 30:37, HCSB) Many people put on perfume to smell good in front of someone whom they care about. When a person puts on a fragrance, they are saying that they want the other person to notice them. Another... Read more

2015-01-11T19:30:25-05:00

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The First Good Thing

Last updated on: January 11, 2015 at 7:30 pm By Jim Erwin

The First Good Thing January 11, 2015 Year B The first good thing… was that God created; that God created was light. Light was the first of many creative acts that God considered good.   God in creating light from darkness separated good from evil. God made a separation in order to make something good.   As quoted in Bonhoeffer’s work Creation and Fall for Genesis 1:4: That God’s work is good in no way means that the world is the best of... Read more

2015-01-10T22:34:59-05:00

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What Is The Outcry?

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 10:34 pm By Jim Erwin

What Is The Outcry? January 10, 2015 In Genesis 18:20-21 and Genesis 19:13, God says that there is an outcry from Sodom and Gomorrah. “Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is immense, and their sin is extremely serious. I will go down to see if what they have done justifies the cry that has come up to Me. If not, I will find out.”” (Genesis 18:20–21, HCSB) “for we are about to destroy this place because... Read more

2015-01-10T20:33:56-05:00

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The Seven Thunders of God

Last updated on: January 10, 2015 at 8:33 pm By Jim Erwin

The Seven Thunders of God January 10, 2015 Year B Psalm 29 1. The voice above the waters (29:3) 2.The voice of power (29:4) 3. The voice in splendor (29:4) 4. The voice shatters (29:5) 5. The voice flashes flames (29:7) 6. The voice shakes the wilderness (29:8) 7. The voice strips nature bare (29:9) The seven-fold thundering voice of God. These thunders are similar to the seven thunders in Revelation. “and he cried out with a loud voice like... Read more

2015-01-09T20:11:53-05:00

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Focus on Your Life and Your Teaching

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 8:11 pm By Jim Erwin

Focus on Your Life and Your Teaching January 9, 2015 Year B 1 Timothy 4:16 Paul instructs Timothy to focus on two things: (1) his life and (2) the teaching of the Word. It is important as a pastor to have focus. Minds wander. Sin creeps in. Laziness can set in. So Paul instructs Timothy to keep it simple in his work. There is a benefit to focus. It sharpens your skill and it helps you accomplish more. It also... Read more

2015-01-08T20:04:44-05:00

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The Power of God's Voice

Last updated on: January 8, 2015 at 8:04 pm By Jim Erwin

The Power of God’s Voice January 8, 2015 Year B Ascribe to Yahweh, you heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to Yahweh the glory due His name; worship Yahweh in the splendor of His holiness. 3 The voice of the Lord is above the waters. The God of glory thunders— the Lord, above vast waters, 4 the voice of the Lord in power, the voice of the Lord in splendor. 5 The voice of the... Read more

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