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Ian

Forging Character

Psalm 50:1–6; 1 Kings 14:1–18; 1 Timothy 1:12–20 You probably believe that you have never had a prophesy (a “word” from God) spoken “over” you. You might be right. As such, you’ve never had someone say to you, “I thought of you when I read/heard…

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Ian

You Stink!

Psalm 50:1–6; 1 Kings 11:26–40; 2 Corinthians 2:12–17 “You stink,” is not a compliment. In an era when most people bathe daily, human body odor has become almost offensive (exceptions being hard physical labor and workouts). It is quite probable that you have smelled a…

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Ian

Wall Fall

Jeremiah 19:1–15; Revelation 18:11–20 Whether big or small, the demise of a city is no small thing. It could be because of failing to respect God, or if it’s because of mismanagement, or if it’s because of something out of the city’s control. A city…

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Ian

Breaking Ties

Psalm 86; 2 Corinthians 6:14–7:1 "But thank God, who is always leading us around through Christ as if we were in a parade. He releases the fragrance of the knowledge of him everywhere through us." —2 Corinthians 2:14 (CEB) I have to admit, I tried…

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Ian

Flame Bright in the Dark

Matthew 25:1–13 The Nicene Creed (one of the statements of belief that cross all Christian denominations) is as follows (maybe even read it aloud): We believe in one God,        the Father, the Almighty,        maker of heaven and earth,        of all that is,…

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