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| John Ortberg on Following God Instead of Your Gut | Printer view
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| Topics: | Atonement, Calvary, Choices, Christ, Anointed One, Christ, blood of, Christ, burden bearer, Christ, cross of, Christ, death of, Christ, greatness of, Christ, life of, Christ, Messiah, Christ, only Savior, Christ, our righteousness, Christ, substitute for humanity, Decisions, Eternal death, Eternal life, Life, Redeemer, Redemption, Rescue, Resurrection, Righteousness, Salvation, Self-centeredness, Self-deception, Self-denial, Self-Exaltation, Self-help, Self-importance, Self-justification, Self-love, Self-reliance, Self-Righteousness, Self-sufficiency, Self-will |
| Filters: | Stories |
| References: | Matthew 8:22 , Matthew 9:9 , Matthew 10:38 , Matthew 16:24 , John 3:16 , John 11:25-26 , John 14:6 , John 15:13 , Romans 2 , Romans 3 , Romans 4 , Romans 5 , Romans 6 , Romans 7 , Romans 8 , 2 Corinthians 5:21 , Ephesians 1:7 , Ephesians 2:8-9 , 1 Peter 2:24 , 1 John 3:16 |
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| Football Player Can't Forget the Ball He Dropped | Printer view
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| Topics: | Brokenness, Conviction of Sin, Despair, Disappointment, Discouragement, Failure, Guilt, Loss, Mistakes, Past, Regret, Regrets, Remorse, Responsibility, Self-condemnation, Shame, Sin, Sports, Winning and losing |
| Filters: | Famous People, Sports, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 32:3-5 , Psalm 51:3 , Romans 5 , Romans 6 , Romans 8 , Ephesians 2:1-10 , Colossians 1:21-23 , Colossians 2:6-23 |
| Tone: | Warn |
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| God Gives Before We Ask | Printer view
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| Topics: | Calvary, Childrearing, Children, Christ, Christ, cross of, Christ, death of, Christ, love of, Consequences, Crucifixion, Death, Eternal life, Family, Father, Fatherhood, Fatherhood of God, Fathers, Father's Day, God, Fatherhood of, God, love of, God, mercy of, Grace, Guilt, Help from God, Hope, Human condition, Instruction, Instruction of Children, Jesus Christ, Justification, Parenting, Redeemer, Redemption, Righteousness, Salvation, Sin |
| Filters: | Humor, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | Psalm 14 , Proverbs 1:8 , Proverbs 4:1 , Proverbs 6:20 , Proverbs 13:1 , Proverbs 15:5 , Proverbs 22:6 , Isaiah 53:6 , Matthew 6:8 , Matthew 26:17-28:20 , Mark 14:12-16:20 , Luke 22:7-24:43 , John 13:1-21:25 , Romans 3 , Romans 5 , Romans 6 , Romans 7 , Romans 8:1-38 , 1 Corinthians 2:7 , Ephesians 6:4 , Colossians 3:20-21 , 2 Timothy 1:9 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| The Important Relationship Between Grace and Repentance | Printer view
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| Topics: | Brotherly love, Compassion, Grace, Influence, Kindness, Law, Love, Mercy, Repentance |
| Filters: | Quotes |
| References: | Romans 3:21-26 , Romans 5 , Romans 6 , Romans 8 , Ephesians 1:3-23 , Ephesians 2 , Colossians 4:6 |
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| A New Account in Jesus | Printer view
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| Topics: | Calvary, Christ, Christ, cross of, Christ, death of, Christ, love of, Christ, resurrection of, Consequences, Crucifixion, Death, Depravity, Easter, Eternal life, Faith, Good Friday, Grace, Guilt, Heaven, Help from God, Hope, Human condition, Jesus Christ, Justification, Mortality, Peace, Perspective, Redeemer, Resurrection, Righteousness, Salvation, Self-condemnation, Self-deception, Self-Righteousness, Shame, Sin |
| Filters: | Free, Stories |
| References: | Psalm 14 , Isaiah 53:6 , Matthew 26:17-28:20 , Mark 14:12-16:20 , Luke 22:7-24:43 , John 13:1-21:25 , Romans 3 , Romans 5 , Romans 6 , Romans 7 , Romans 8:1-38 |
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Picking, choosing, and deciding which sins are trivial and which are the biggies is a completely human tendency. A young man once told me, "It's like a heavenly bank account. As long as I make more deposits than withdrawals, I'm in good shape."
I shared the biblical reality with him: the very first time he made a withdrawal, the account was emptied and closed forever. He thought that was a bit harsh. ... David Rich, 7 Biblical Truths You Won't Hear in Church (Harvest House Publishers, 2006), p. 37; as quoted in the April 8 entry of Men of Integrity (March/April 2009) |
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| Desiring Less Than What God Can Give | Printer view
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| Topics: | Atonement, Calvary, Charity, Christ, Christ, cross of, Christ, death of, Christ, love of, Christ, resurrection of, Consequences, Crucifixion, Desire, Easter, Eternal life, Experiencing God, Generosity, Good Friday, Grace, Heaven, Help from God, Hope, Jesus Christ, Longing, Love, Mercy, New man, Old man, Peace, Prayer, Redeemer, Resurrection, Salvation, Supplication, Thanksgiving, Trust |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, International, Money, Stories, Youth & Children |
| References: | Psalm 37:4 , Proverbs 19:17 , Matthew 7:7-11 , Matthew 16:19-20 , John 14:1-4 , Romans 8 , 2 Corinthians 9:15 , Ephesians 1:13-23 , Ephesians 2 , Ephesians 3:14-21 , James 1:27 |
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| Stuart Briscoe Shocked on Trip to Poland | Printer view
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| Topics: | Attitudes, Authority of Scripture, Belief, Christ, Christ, abiding in, Christ, authority of, Christ, deity of, Christ, identity in, Christ, Indwelling, Christ, lordship of, Christ, only Savior, Conviction, Dedication, Devotion, Experiencing God, Faith, Humility, Identity, Preaching, Submission |
| Filters: | Everyday Disciples, International, Stories |
| References: | John 14:1-27 , John 15:1-11 , Romans 8:10 , Galatians 2:20 |
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| Bono on Spiritual Formation | Printer view
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| Topics: | Change, Dedication, Desire, spiritual, Devotion, Discipleship, Disciplines, Experiencing God, Fellowship with God, Godliness, Growth, Holiness, Intimacy, Knowing God, Listening, Lostness, Meditation, Patience, Prayer, Presence of God, Quiet time, Reflection, Sanctification, Seeking God, Self-discipline, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual formation, Spiritual growth, Thirst, spiritual, Transformation |
| Filters: | Editor's Choice , Everyday Disciples, Famous People, Quotes |
| References: | Romans 6 , Romans 7 , Romans 8 , 2 Corinthians 5:1-17 , Ephesians 4:20-32 , Ephesians 5:1-17 , Philippians 3:7-16 , 1 John 3:8-10 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| John Ortberg on Thriving | Printer view
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| Topics: | Abundant life, Christian life, Church, Discipleship, Fruitfulness, Growth, Joy, Life, Personal growth, Prosperity, Spiritual growth, Tenacity |
| Filters: | Christian Culture, Editor's Choice , Stories |
| References: | John 10:10 , John 15:8 , Romans 8:1-13 |
| Tone: | Commend |
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| Michael Jordan Shreds Gear | Printer view
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| Topics: | Apathy, Backsliding, Complacency, Compromise, Consecration, Dedication, Devotion, Distractions, Double-mindedness, Focus, Idolatry, Indifference, Lukewarmness, Sacrifice, Self-denial, Self-sacrifice, Vows, Wholehearted devotion, World, Worldliness, Zeal |
| Filters: | Famous People, Sports, Stories |
| References: | Exodus 20:1-6 , Deuteronomy 5:6-10 , Joshua 24:14-25 , Matthew 6:24 , Matthew 7:13-14 , Matthew 7:24-29 , Romans 6 , Romans 7 , Romans 8 , Philippians 3 , James 4:1-10 , 1 John 2:15-17 , Revelation 3:14-22 |
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