Tag Archives: Cross

Speak Softly, and….

Teddy Roosevelt, US President: “Speak softly, and carry a big stick.” Jesus of Nazareth spoke softly, and carried a cross. Isaiah 42:1-3 1 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my … Continue reading

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The Faith of a Thief

It must have been hard, while hanging on a cross and knowing you are dying, to look over and see another man hanging there and dying, and place your trust in Him as Saviour and Lord. Continue reading

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His Word Will not Return Void — Summary

His love at the Cross is proof that He loves me enough to preserve for me a pure Word. When you can convince me that His love will fail, then you can convince me that His Word will fail. Continue reading

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Something I was Thinking About….

….thinking about it, while preparing for my message tomorrow. In the history of God (if we can even speak of such a thing), what is the greatest “crisis”?  Is it when Christ hung on the Cross, bearing our sins, and … Continue reading

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Three Overarching Instructions (part three)

Continuing my sermon summary on Romans 12:9.  Monday I posted part one, and Friday part two.  This post is the last one on this verse. Our text: Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is … Continue reading

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Three Overarching Instructions (part two)

Continuing my sermon summary on Romans 12:9.  Monday I posted part one, which could be read as a stand-alone piece, but if you haven’t read part one yet, I recommend doing so before reading this. Our text: Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that … Continue reading

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