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THE SELFLESS CHURCH

“All the believers were of one heart and mind, and no one felt that what he owned was his own; everyone was sharing.” – Acts 4:32 (TLB)   REFERENCE: Acts 4:32-35 (TLB)   As the world goes through uncertain economic times, the church must become a place of hope and help for all, especially believers. She must become an oasis of support and supply by practicing biblical truths so that the people of God will prosper through famine and not be a reproach in the world. God’s people have all of God’s possessions to meet all of God’s needs. The...
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BUILD WISELY

"Any enterprise is built by wise planning, becomes strong through common sense, and profits wonderfully by keeping abreast of the facts." - Proverbs 24:3-4 (Living Bible)   REFERENCE: Proverbs 24:3-7 (TLB)   Before we leave this earth, we will all build something – a name, a family, a ministry, a business, or a house; in a sense, we are all builders. Certain things are critical when you want to build; a plan, resources, and foundation. What do you want to build, and how would it look? Can you fund it or sustain it? Are you willing to build it to...
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CHAIN-BREAKER

CHAINS: CHAIN-BREAKER

“He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and broke their chains in pieces.” ~ Psalm 107:14   REFERENCE: Psalm 107:10-16   I described ‘chains’ as events, situations, or patterns that seem to contest God’s faithfulness in your life. They represent bondage, a bad habit, stagnation, repetitive negative occurrence, limitation, and all forms of emotional or mental oppression. We should make our chains count for God and people; they should not make us bitter or abandon God. We should also show empathy to those in chains by extending God’s love to them, but that is not all; there...
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RISING ABOVE FAILURE 

“So, David inquired of the Lord, saying, “Shall I pursue this troop? Shall I overtake them?” And He answered him, “Pursue, for you shall surely overtake them and without fail recover all.” – I Samuel 30:8   REFERENCE: I Samuel 30:1-8 There is hardly a successful man that never went through a season of failure or setback. It is their response that determines their outcomes in life. When we see people at the top of the ladder, we never think that they may have fallen back several times on the rung before getting to the top. David was and still is a...
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The end

THIS IS NOT THE END

“For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again…” – Job 14:7a   REFERENCE: JOB 14:7-9   No matter what a tree has suffered – chopped and cut down by the axe of circumstances, there is still hope for it. Its roots are buried deep in the soil; therefore, it will sprout again when droplets of water touch it. Trees in the northern hemisphere often drop all their leaves in autumn to help them weather the winter. They look naked, bare, and exposed, but when spring comes, they blossom again. You can...
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LEADERSHIP

LEADERSHIP IS RESPONSIBILITY

“For the leaders of this people cause them to err, and those who are led by them are destroyed.” ~ Isaiah 9:16   REFERENCE: Isaiah 9:13-17   Many crave to be in positions of authority and influence, but most are not ready for such. They are attracted to the benefits of office but blinded to its burden. John Maxwell said, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” If someone aspires to be a leader, Maxwell implies that he will ultimately bring everything (people or resources) to his level; either they rise or fall.   Samaria would come under severe judgment because of...
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PILOT FISH

DUMPED BY DEMAS: PILOT FISH

“Only Luke is with me…” ~ II Timothy 4:11   REFERENCE: II Timothy 4:9-16   If you have sailed far out on an ocean, you may have seen a shark tailing your ship. A school of smaller fish (dark grey or deep blue with white stripes) often accompany the shark, called Pilot fish. They hang around the shark and feed off the parasites on it and its leftover meals. The pilot fish has a mutual relationship with sharks; the pilot fish is protected from predators, while the shark is relieved from parasites. No matter how hungry the shark is, it will...
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GOD

THE GOD-ADVANTAGE

“When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?” – John 5:6    REFERENCE: John 5:1-9   Life can sometimes be ruthlessly mean. How do you explain that life detained this man in one spot for 38 years? This situation can break the stoutest hearts and wear out the strongest of men. The race of life left this lame man behind for 38 years. Someone always outsmarted him, outran him, outperformed him, and outwitted him. He lacked the network of...
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GRACE OF GOD

THE GRACE OF GOD

“For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves; it is the gift of God.” ~ Ephesians 2:8   REFERENCE Ephesians 2:8-9   Grace is unmerited favor, goodness, and kindness. It is God’s unusual help, as witnessed in King Uzziah, II Chronicles 26:15b, “…who made devices invented by skillful men, to be on the towers and the corners, to shoot arrows and large stones…he was marvelously helped till he became strong.” The Grace of God ignores your natural history and rewrites your glorious destiny. By grace, the worst can become the best, the rotten can suddenly blossom, and the...
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FELLOWSHIP

HELPFUL CHRISTIAN HABITS – FELLOWSHIP

“…not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some…” – Hebrews 10:25a REFERENCE: Hebrews 10:21-25 A good Christian is in the habit of gathering with other believers for fellowship. Fellowship is necessary for a successful and effective Christian walk. Our text counsels us that Jesus’ return is soon, so we should not neglect fellowship. Fellowship is a friendly association with people with whom one shares the same interests. It is union, mutual support, comradeship, brotherhood, and solidarity. These words already speak of the benefits of fellowship. For a Christian, fellowship is the place of growth, productivity,...
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