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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: righteousness
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 20
Our Righteousness Ephesians 2:1-10 Anyone who thinks of himself as a pretty good person ought to think again. Ephesians 2:1 says we come into the world spiritually dead—ruled by Satan, his world system, and our own sin nature. From the … Continue reading
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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: OCTOBER 14
Dealing With Guilty Feelings John 5:24-26 Believers in Christ often wrestle with discouragement and shame over past sins. This could then prompt doubt about God’s love, because they feel unworthy to be His child. As a result, their guilty … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 12
The Worth of God’s Word 2 Timothy 3:14-17 The Bible is the most amazing book ever written because its author is the Lord God. Although it was penned by men, the Holy Spirit inspired every word He wanted them … Continue reading
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Tagged abraham, belief, bible, charles stanley, creation of the world, death, eternal kingdom, existence, faith, fall of man, final judgment, fulfillment, glory, God's Son, God's Word, gospel, gospel of salvation, gospels, grace, heavenly father, Holy Spirit, humanity, in touch, inspired, interconnected, lamb of God, Leviticus, lord, Lord God, Messiah, old testament, penalty, penalty of sin, plan of redemption, power, Presence, reconciled, redemption, revelation, righteousness, sacrificial system, salvation, salvation by grace through faith, Savior, scripture, Scriptures, sin, sin of the world, valuable, value, wise living, worth
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 27
Sunday Reflection: Pursuing God’s Will Each of Jesus’ statements in the Beatitudes includes a way of being and a promised result if we embody the trait described. But we’re not meant to pick and choose from the various benefits … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 25
A Life of Integrity Psalm 15:1-5 David’s psalms often describe the life of integrity believers should have. Today’s passage shows us that God values our righteousness and honesty. To develop and maintain a lifestyle that pleases Him, we must … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 20
Sunday Reflection: Union With Christ Sharing in Christ’s life means that we experience not only the close relationship He had with His Father but also His suffering. As Jesus told His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 18
Spiritual Shortsightedness Luke 12:13-21 Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a condition in which the eye cannot focus on distant objects. Today this physical defect is easily treatable with corrective lenses. But spiritual myopia is more dangerous because it has consequences … 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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