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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: gifts
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: OCTOBER 23
Judgment Day for Believers 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Followers of Jesus need not fear judgment day; in fact, Christians can look forward to receiving rewards according to their deeds. But all people would be wise to understand what the Bible … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 17
Salvation Gifts 1 Peter 1:3-5 Gifts are an expression of love, yet sometimes we take them for granted. This is certainly true when it comes to salvation. Perhaps the reason is that we’ve forgotten how amazing this gift is … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 13
Whom Will You Serve? 1 Kings 18:17-40 During the days of King Ahab, Israel was pulled in two directions. Ahab had instituted Baal worship, but Elijah challenged Israel to follow God. When He pressed the people to make up … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 6
Using Spiritual Gifts 1 Peter 4:7-11 Any person who belongs to Christ has received a spiritual gift for God’s glory and the good of the church. Serving the Lord is not a suggestion but a command. When we waste the … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 5
The Holy Spirit’s Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 Look into any healthy church, and you will find believers who are actively serving the Lord as well as some who are not. But Christ’s church was never meant to resemble a sporting … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 6
A God of Grace John 1:14-18 Imagine receiving a beautifully wrapped gift when there is no special occasion. Inside the package is something very special. Eagerly, you read the card to discover who could have been so generous. To your … Continue reading
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