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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: self sacrifice
Charles Spurgeon’s MORNING AND EVENING: APRIL 2
MORNING “He answered him to never a word.” Matthew 27:14 He had never been slow of speech when he could bless the sons of men, but he would not say a single word for himself. “Never man spake like this … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JANUARY 6
The Ultimate Rejection Matthew 7:21-23 In the gospel of Matthew, Jesus said that the gate to heaven is narrow (Matt. 7:13-14). The easier route through life is the path of happiness, which has side roads to decadence and self-indulgence. But … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: NOVEMBER 11
The Supreme Climb He said, “Take now your son…” —Genesis 22:2 God’s command is, “Take now,” not later. It is incredible how we debate! We know something is right, but we try to find excuses for not doing it immediately. … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: SEPTEMBER 26
The “Go” of Reconciliation If you…remember that your brother has something against you… —Matthew 5:23 This verse says, “If you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you….” It is not saying, … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 31
“My Joy…Your Joy” These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full. —John 15:11 What was the joy that Jesus had? Joy should not be confused with happiness. … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: AUGUST 25
Sacrifice and Friendship I have called you friends… —John 15:15 We will never know the joy of self-sacrifice until we surrender in every detail of our lives. Yet self-surrender is the most difficult thing for us to do. We make … Continue reading
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MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST: JUNE 8
What’s Next To Do? If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them. —John 13:17 Be determined to know more than others. If you yourself do not cut the lines that tie you to the dock, God … Continue reading
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MORNING AND EVENING: APRIL 2
MORNING “He answered him to never a word.” Matthew 27:14 He had never been slow of speech when he could bless the sons of men, but he would not say a single word for himself. “Never man spake like this … Continue reading
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