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Why we must never judge another person with a proud heart?

December 1, 2009

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“ 1″Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. (Matthew 7:1-2) What does it mean to judge? Jesus is telling us that we must not judge others.  What does that… [Read more…]

A marriage made in heaven: Worship & the Prophetic

November 19, 2009

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When King David appointed prophetic worshippers- those who would make their living worshipping and prophesying the in the house of God, he chose: The children of Asaph: “who proclaimed God’s messages by the king’s orders” (1 Chronicles 25:2) The children of Jeduthun: “Who proclaimed God’s messages to the accompaniment of the harp, offering thanks and praise… [Read more…]

A Unity Killer- Ambition

November 11, 2009

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Jesus told His disciples that when He is enthroned, they too would have thrones on which they would judge the 12 tribes of Israel (Matthew 19:28). What an honor right?  However, this wasn’t enough for some of them. One day, James and John’s mom (Salome-that’s her name not biblically, but historically) came to Jesus.  She… [Read more…]

Jesus: Humility Exemplified

September 22, 2009

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5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and… [Read more…]

“Rest” in Christ.

September 18, 2009

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My Stressful Ministry: If I had to preach or do something spiritual, I would feel like I had to strive to a higher level and become somebody else, to be powerful!  So, I’d fast and pray and praise and do everything I could, to hopefully rise to another level, hoping I would minister so powerfully… [Read more…]

A Servants Portrait: “how can I serve?”

September 14, 2009

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33They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, “What were you arguing about on the road?” 34But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. 35Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, “If anyone wants to be first, he must be the… [Read more…]

Do we want Greatness or God?

September 1, 2009

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Satan wanted to be great, but will be reduced to nothing.  Jesus wanted to serve, and is exalted to greatness.  Who do I want to be more like? In Genesis 11,  we read about the Tower of Babel- a group of people gathered around one vision: they were out to make a name for themselves.… [Read more…]

Priceless Lessons from John 5 (pt. 3)

August 22, 2009

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4) Do not get so caught up into the book, that you miss Jesus Human beings cannot focus on everything at once.  I’m at my desk right now and as I type, I’m focusing on the screen.  Because, I’m focusing on the screen, I cannot focus on my water cup- which is to my left,… [Read more…]

Priceless Lessons from John 5 (Pt. 2)

August 21, 2009

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3) A key to hearing God is humility and surrender 30By myself I can do nothing; I judge only as I hear, and my judgment is just, for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.” (John 5:30) Jesus was someone who heard the voice of God.  While Jesus was on the… [Read more…]

Straight talk on Jealousy & Gossip

August 11, 2009

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“3While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the home of a man known as Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head.  4Some of those present were saying indignantly to one… [Read more…]

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