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2014-03-26T02:41:16-05:00

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Exodus 17:1-7 Be a God-Follower Not a Grumbler

Last updated on: March 26, 2014 at 2:41 am By Jim Erwin

Exodus 17:1-7 Be a God-Follower Not a Grumbler As a Christian, you can follow God forward, or you can grumble your way backwards. There are two groups of people here in this passage, and they also reflect two different groups of people who are in the church: GROUP 1: The God-Followers We begin Exodus 17 in the wilderness desert all in unity. The people (“entire Israelite community”) moved from one place to another “according to the Lord’s command.” So things... Read more

2014-03-22T17:11:43-05:00

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Lenten Reflection #7: Jesus Sickened

Last updated on: March 22, 2014 at 5:11 pm By Jim Erwin

Lenten Reflection #7: Jesus Sickened “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were cold or hot. So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of My mouth.” (Revelation 3:15–16, HCSB) I have been sick for the past week with a cold. I wondered if Jesus ever was sick when He was on Earth. It seems that the only place where it shows Jesus... Read more

2014-03-17T21:08:10-05:00

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1 Peter 1:13-21 Living Hope

Last updated on: March 17, 2014 at 9:08 pm By Jim Erwin

1 Peter 1:13-21 Living Hope STAYING CLEAN IN A POLLUTED WORLD Keep my mind focused on the Glory of God (1:13) “Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be serious and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 1:13, HCSB) In today’s world, it is easy to get our minds off-track. We are called to keep our minds focused. The glory of God will soon be revealed... Read more

2014-03-17T19:20:40-05:00

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John 3:1-21 Building Spiritual Relationships

Last updated on: March 17, 2014 at 7:20 pm By Jim Erwin

John 3:1-21 Building Spiritual Relationships This is the story of a man who was looking for a deeper, more significant, spiritual relationship. The Bible tells that it is not good for a person to be alone. Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper who is like him.” (Genesis 2:18 HCSB) But more than the need for physical relationships, we need to develop spiritual relationships. By that, I mean... Read more

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2014-03-11T17:13:28-05:00

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Lenten Reflection #5: Jesus Listens

Last updated on: March 11, 2014 at 5:13 pm By Jim Erwin

Lenten Reflection #5: Jesus Listens “Then Jesus replied, “I assure you: The Son is not able to do anything on His own, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, the Son also does these things in the same way.” (John 5:19, HCSB) Jesus listens. These two words don’t appear together in the New Testament. However, there are many verses which describe a relationship in which Jesus listens to His Heavenly Father and obeys Him.... Read more

2018-06-15T10:20:45-05:00

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Lenten Reflection 4 Jesus Talks

Last updated on: June 15, 2018 at 10:20 am By Jim Erwin

Lenten Reflection 4 Jesus Talks Lenten Reflection 4 Jesus Talks is a Lenten reflection which compares the importance of Jesus and when He talks to E.F. Hutton and when he talks. “A cloud appeared, overshadowing them, and a voice came from the cloud: This is My beloved Son; listen to Him!” (Mark 9:7, HCSB) When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen. Or at least that is what this commercial used to say. God told the people at Jesus’ baptism the same... Read more

2014-03-11T02:38:05-05:00

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1 Peter 1:1-12 Life’s Journey

Last updated on: March 11, 2014 at 2:38 am By Jim Erwin

1 Peter 1:1-12 Life’s Journey We are temporary residents “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ: To the temporary residents dispersed in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, chosen” (1 Peter 1:1, HCSB) Peter is an apostle, which means one who is sent. Peter is the “apostle of hope.” More than anyone else, Peter stresses hope as the answer to persecution and difficulty. Paul is the “apostle of faith,” as he articulates more clearly than any other writer the doctrine of... Read more

2017-03-06T23:20:24-05:00

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Matthew 4:1-11 Escaping Temptation

Last updated on: March 6, 2017 at 11:20 pm By Jim Erwin

Matthew 4:1-11 Escaping Temptation Every temptation is a test of your love for God. Escaping temptation is proof of your love for Him. “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.” (Deuteronomy 6:5, HCSB) I believe this is the central reason for Jesus’ temptation and I have discovered that in my own life, it is the central test of my temptations as well. “How much do I love my God?”... Read more

2018-06-14T22:38:54-05:00

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Lenten Reflection #3: Jesus Grew

Last updated on: June 14, 2018 at 10:38 pm By Jim Erwin

Lenten Reflection #3: Jesus Grew Lenten Reflection #3: Jesus Grew is a Lenten reflection on how Jesus grew up at home during His childhood. “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and with people.” (Luke 2:52, HCSB) The only snapshot we have of Jesus is His time in the temple. He was learning and growing by asking questions. As God’s Son, He was aware that God had a special purpose for Him. As the... Read more

2014-03-06T19:34:27-05:00

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Lenten Reflection #2: Jesus Came

Last updated on: March 6, 2014 at 7:34 pm By Jim Erwin

Lenten Reflection #2: Jesus Came “In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized in the Jordan by John.” (Mark 1:9, HCSB) Jesus came. Jesus came from eternity into our world. However, He also came from a specific place. He came from Nazareth. Yes, Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a royal city. However, He came to us from Nazareth – a local place. When Jesus came to us, He didn’t come to say: “I come... Read more

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