Obedience and Opposition
When Jesus was on earth, He said “I must be about my Father’s business.” (Luke 2:49) This priority guided Jesus’ words and actions. Jesus said further that He always did the things that pleased the Father. (John 8:29) Yet, Jesus faced opposition, as described in today’s verse. Opposition came because...
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Turn On the Light
Picture this: Hell enlarging itself without borders, opening its mouth wide so many will fall into the pit – the self-seeking, the mean, the mighty, and the proud. Darkness grows darker by the minute. What happened to the light? We have to go to verses 11-13: “Woe unto them that...
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From Sling to Sword
Before David defeated Goliath with a sling, he was discredited by Saul, who said, “…for you are but a youth, and he [Goliath] has been a man of war from his youth" (1 Samuel 17:33). David was not supposed to be at this battle; he was bringing provisions to his...
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Pick up Your Shield
This week Pastor Franklin challenged us to take up our shield of faith, to stand strong and firm against the wiles of the enemy, against a culture that defies God. He warned us that we are not to take our role in spiritual warfare lightly, we are not to lay...
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Faith That Hears and Obeys God’s Voice
The Word of God is powerful. His Word heals, restores, and makes us whole. In the name of Jesus, demons flee! By speaking God’s Word to the lost and dying, they are set free and live again! Faith is activated when we hear God’s Word and obey His gentle prompting....
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