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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 14
Employ Your Spiritual Gift 1 Peter 4:7-11 Spiritual gifts fall into two basic categories: speaking and serving. Neither is more important than the other because both are demonstrations of God’s grace to the church. However, if members are not using … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 13
The Gift of Prophecy Romans 12:3-8 Spiritual gifts are a tremendous blessing from God. They are given to enable believers to serve for the good of the church, which is the body of Christ. But we are warned not to … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 7
Preparation for Praise John 4:19-24 Worship service is a term often used to describe a Sunday morning gathering of a church. But is real worship actually happening there? God isn’t looking for attendees to fill up the pews; He’s seeking … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 25
Sunday Reflection: Loving Your Enemies After preaching the Beatitudes, Jesus tells us to love and pray for those who persecute us (Matt. 5:44). But that can feel like an impossible task: Why are evil, broken people—especially those who harm … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 17
No Lone Rangers Ephesians 4:11-16 Perhaps you can recall the fictitious cowboy known as the Lone Ranger. He was a self-appointed guardian of the law who brought many outlaws to justice. Although he was actively fighting against evil, his … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 15
The Burden of False Guilt Galatians 1:10 Guilt is an emotional response to wrongdoing. We should feel the Lord’s conviction when we disobey His commandments, or even when we break civil laws that do not contradict God’s laws. But … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 11
Sunday Reflection: Promises for the Persecuted Persecution is a scary prospect, yet it’s written into the Christian story time and time again. And the way that we think, speak, and pray about suffering for our faith can impact how … Continue reading
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