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Encouraging Message Series for Young Believers
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Tag Archives: sinners
IN TOUCH DAILY: NOVEMBER 19
Justice and Mercy Romans 3:21-26 The sinful condition of mankind presents us with a dilemma: How can a holy, righteous God forgive us? If He acts justly, every human being would suffer the eternal punishment of His wrath, which their … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: OCTOBER 10
God’s Saving Initiative Acts 9:1-9 In other religions, worshippers pursue their god. In Christianity, however, it’s God who takes the initiative. This is obvious in the conversion of Saul of Tarsus (later known as Paul). Far from seeking the … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 22
Our Great High Priest Hebrews 7:23-28 When you feel convicted about a particular sin, how do you react? Do you mourn with regret for days? Many Christians act as though God’s desire is for them to continually wallow in … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: SEPTEMBER 5
True Greatness Matthew 20:20-28 There is a great contrast between the world’s value system and the Lord’s. The danger for believers is that we can easily slip into the culture’s way of thinking without realizing that our perspective is … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: AUGUST 3
How Do We Find Favor With God? Titus 3:3-8 Trying to earn the Lord’s favor feels like running a marathon with no finish line, climbing a never-ending mountain, or paddling frantically in the rapids while going nowhere. Such attempts to … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: JULY 7
The Grace of God Romans 5:1-11 God’s grace is miraculous. It allows hearts to beat, bodies to heal, and love to be given, regardless of peoples’ opinions of Him. He offers forgiveness to the rebellious, freedom to sinners, and intimacy … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: MAY 20
Where Love and Justice Meet Romans 3:21-26 The Lord can’t have a dilemma, but if He could, it would be this: How can a loving God justly forgive sinners? Although God loves the people He created, He can’t ignore, excuse, … Continue reading
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IN TOUCH DAILY: APRIL 27
Too Good for Salvation? Ephesians 2:1-10 When Jesus walked this earth, one group of people consistently refused Him—the Pharisees. The most outwardly righteous people of that day couldn’t see themselves as sinners. These religious leaders assumed they had no need … Continue reading
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