A Revelation of Christ A revelation of Christ; when Peter said in Mt.16 thou art the Christ the Son of the living God. He was convinced of this truth by the revelation of who Jesus is. It is the big question of modern thinkers. Some are quick to say that he was a “good man,” …
Category Archive: Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Ron’s Weekly Devotional
Oct
09
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Oct
02
Lord’s Prayer
Lord’s Prayer Meditation on the “Lord’s Prayer” can lead us into greater depths of our prayer life and more effectiveness in Christian living as it relates to seeing and serving other people. Mt 6:9 Our father which art in Heaven. First keyword, “our” which should remind us that we share our relationship to God with …
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Sep
25
Watch and Pray
Watch and Pray Watch and pray; Ephes. 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; prayer is the connection we make with God. Prayer is what personalizes our relationship with Him. To Pray always is to recognize the presence and interaction …
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Sep
18
Watch Ye Therefore
Watch Ye Therefore Watch; Luke 21:36 Jesus says Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. Talking to a pastor friend the other day he shared a dangerous moment with me. He was …
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Sep
11
Heart Conditions
Heart Conditions The fruitfulness of our life according to Mk 4 is determined by the condition of our heart. Defining fruitfulness is probably as important as anything here. Fruitful according to Webster means “abundantly productive.” Which could mean something different to an unsaved person than it does to God. Fruitfulness can best be defined biblically …
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Sep
04
The Way You Think and Talk
The Way You Think and Talk Psalm 77:11-12 I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old. [12] I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. Consider for a moment those things you talk about most. For some people it is their job, …
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Aug
28
I Know Whom I Have Believed
I Know Whom I Have Believed 2 Tim. 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. First of all, don’t let the …
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Aug
21
Satan Cometh Immediately
Satan Cometh Immediately When we make up our mind to do anything for God, the parable Jesus told in Mk. 4 gives us advance warning to the opposition we will face. If you have ever made up your mind to do something for God, you have no doubt experienced what I am talking about. Verse …
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Aug
14
Power of Christ
Power of Christ Now let’s look at the Power of Christ to overcome the problem of being lukewarm. Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth …
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Aug
07
Prescription of Christ
Prescription of Christ Person of Christ, Promise of Christ and now the Prescription of Christ. When you go to the Doctor, there are far worse things he could do than give you a prescription. Sometimes they rush people into surgery, or get out the needles or worse. What are some things that Jesus would prescribe …
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Jul
31
Promise of Christ
Promise of Christ Last week we looked at the Person of Christ, now lets look at the promise of Christ concerning the problem of being lukewarm. Hebrews 13:5 Let your character be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. …
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Jul
24
Person of Christ
Christ Is… Regaining control of a life turned “lukewarm” is not as complicated as you might think. Preventing lukewarmness requires more commitment and consistency in many areas of our everyday life. First let us look at the example we are given of the authority found in the Person of Christ; Notice how the Lord introduces …
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Jul
17
Pleasure
Pleasure “The Days of Our Lives” is the name of a popular daytime soap-opera. It starts each program with the statement “these are the days of our lives.” Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your …
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Jul
10
Words
Words Rev. 2:14 Jesus said ‘I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit acts of immorality. The stumbling block of Israel was …
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Jul
03
Spiritual Gifts
Spiritual Gifts Ephes. 4:8 Jesus has ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. One of the hard things about understanding “spiritual gifts” is that you have to figure out what yours is on your own. We too often look down the list in 1 Cor. 12 and try to …
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