Tag: Equipped
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Commissioned!
Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see.” Deuteronomy 3:28 (NET) Being commissioned by God means being sent — chosen for a purpose that…
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Make Disciples
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations… Matthew 28:19 (CSB) The command to make disciples is clear. There can be no misunderstanding of the mandate that Jesus gave his followers. And yet, discipleship is viewed as optional for those who…
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Preach the Gospel!
For if I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am compelled to preach—and woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! 1 Corinthians 9:16 (CSB) Preachers today are preaching many things, but gratefully, some…
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Jesus is Lord
But for us, There is one God, the Father, by whom all things were created, and for whom we live. And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created, and through whom we live. 1 Corinthians 8:6…
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Are You Ready?
Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) The question of the hour is: “Are you ready?” Someone might…
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Ask for Anything
“But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! When you produce much fruit, you are my true disciples. This brings great glory to my Father.” John…
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Build Up, Let it Go
For David, after he had served God’s purpose in his own generation, died… Acts 13:36 (NET) Last time, we discussed the necessity of preparation before building a life or a ministry. Whether it means preparing the soil of our hearts, repenting…
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Tear Down, Build Up
A time to tear down and a time to build up. Ecclesiastes 3:3 (NLT) We might be inclined to think that tearing down is negative, and building up is positive. It is a reasonable conclusion, but reality is more complicated. Ecclesiastes…
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Increase My Capacity
“Physical training is good, but training for godliness is much better, promising benefits in this life and in the life to come.” 1 Timothy 4:8 (NLT) Paul’s comparison of physical versus spiritual training is fascinating. While conceding that exercise has value,…
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Come to Me
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for…
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Rejected, But Not Dejected
You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor. 1 Peter 2:4 (NLT) No one is exempt from disappointment and feelings of rejection.…
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If Possible
If possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18 (CSB) This verse presents a daunting challenge, “live at peace with everyone.” We don’t always live at peace with those who are closest to us, let alone…