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While happiness is fleeting, it is joy, a fruit of the Spirit, that sticks with us. Even through our suffering is joy found, as perfection is the result of suffering righteously. We need to resist steadfastly, looking to Jesus Christ and our fellow brethren for strength. We may not see the worth in the suffering, but it will be well worth the rewar…
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God is forever merciful and showers us with blessings. He knows exactly what we need and will never fail to provide it for us. However, we must manifest our faith through works to prove that we fear God and trust in His Word. Without doing that, we will not grasp the intent of His blessings and they will miss their mark. With every blessing, we nee…
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We have to be transformed by the force of good in order to do good. Essentially, we have to be spiritual Autbots, raging in battle to destroy the evil forces of the Decepticons, or the false prophets and antichrists of this world. Stand strong in the faith, and profess the truth where ever you go. For more information about this episode contact us …
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The Word of God provides us with hope in our present hardships, despite not knowing what the future holds. We have the confidence in knowing there is someone greater than all watching over us. If He will redeem us from everlasting damnation, He will certainly watch over us among the unknown. For more information about this episode contact us at 209…
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What do you need? What do you get the man that has everything? Nothing. We have all that we need by simply loving God and keeping His Commandments. The pursuit of what we "need" is a ploy by the devil to draw us away from our Lord. For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or email churchofchrist95341@gmail.com…
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A promise made is a promise to be kept. God wants us to know that the only absolute promises are the ones He makes. When people doubted Him, He stopped the rotation of the earth just to prove it. Trust in God and His promises, for they will never disappoint. For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or email churchofchrist9…
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There's a Huge Line Between Love and Hate
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While the world believes otherwise, there is a HUGE line between love and hate. Those on one side of the line cannot act in a way that aligns with the other side: it's impossible. Those on the hatred side will not inherit the Kingdom of God. If we commit ourselves to being on the side of love, sin will not have dominion over us, and we will inherit…
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One's conceptualization of a subject is not always accurate, like the painting of the Last Supper. In the case of Jesus Christ, this is not so. He is the perfect, living conceptualization of the Word of God. We have the Holy Sprirt, which allows us to accurately conceptualize and interpret the Word of God, giving us the power to see the truth. For …
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Where the world sees negativity, we are to see positivity. No matter how bad things are, there are always positive aspects and lessons to be cleaned. Despite the struggles, God is always there to provide relief. Remember, the only bad day is the day you die in sin. For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or email churchof…
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It is important that we pay attention to where our pleasure comes from. If we get it from the wrong place, it could cause hs to become addicted. We must separate our physical love and pleasure from that of our spiritual. The pursuit of spiritual love and pleasure will show ourselves approved in the eyes of the Lord. For more information about this …
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Self elevation leads to shame and abasement, which is exactly what social media is based on. Humbling yourself will lead to being exalted in the eyes of the Lord. He glorifies those things which are secret and sacred, while social media is constantly disclosing those secrets. For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or ema…
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Pressure has the power to transform. When the world puts pressure on us, we need the strength to push back to avoid a hardening of the heart. However, we can't do this without the strength and love of God. For more information about this episode,contact us at 209 722 0312 or email ministry@churchofchristmerced.com.…
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The act of purging is cathartic for many people, whether physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. When your heart is troubled, some kind of pressure must be applied to rid it of that trouble. After everything is purged, the release of pressure and newfound elation is sweet. We have to go to God and ask for His grace and mercy in order to …
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The stress and anxiety of uncertainty is crushing. Many people look for relief in worldly things, but in reality, it can only be overcome by God through praise, thanks, and submitting ourselves to Him. We have to keep the Law in our heart and stay focused on the Lord. For more information about this episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerc…
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When it's convenient, we humans accept anyone and everyone. When it's not, we let hate and discrimination run rampant. The saving power of Jesus Christ doesn't discriminate, so why do we? For more information about this episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com or call us at 209 722 0312.…
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There's a stark difference between the freedom you want and the freedom you need. Freedom means many things for different people at different stages in their lives. When we were baptized, we gave up the freedom our flesh wanted for the freedom our spirit needed. For more information about this episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com…
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To Live as a Jew or To Live as a Gentile
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In order to live as a spiritual Jew, we need to be hearers and doers of God's Word. As long as we fulfill our purpose, God will take care of us like He takes care of the lillies and the birds. It's not the circumcision of the flesh that matters, but that of the heart. For more information on this episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.…
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The word "in": most often used to mean being fully encased or surrounded by something. When we worship in spirit and in truth, we are to be fully surrounded in it, not with our foot hanging out. God wants 100% of us to be in Him. Being halfway in isn't good enough. For more information about this episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.…
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Words are immensely powerful. They are a reflection of what's in your heart. Just as a tree is known by the fruit it bears, we are known by the words we speak and by our actions. We need to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath. For more information about this episode contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com or call us at 209 72…
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Before Stephen was stoned, he talked about all of the great men of faith, heroes of the faith, who were precursors to Christ. Jesus Christ is our ultimate hero, with the superpower of sacrificial love. This is a power we all have and need to exercise to our friends and enemies to reach the peak of our superhero powers. For more information about th…
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When we see a light amidst the darkness, we are drawn to it. That is because where there is God, there is always light. Satan's powers are the absence of that light, that activity, that hope. We need to stay in the light to stay in the presence of God and resist the darkness. For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or ema…
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We often see our blessings as burdens, as chores that we need to take care of. We need to be humble and remind ourselves that God did not have to give us this life, but He did. Like the servants of the nobleman, we need to invest our blessings for God's benefit. For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or email ministry@ch…
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Don't let separation anxiety from God cause you to seek comfort in the world. It can not hold the weight of your sins, but the strong foundation of the love of God can. For more information about this episode, contact us at Ministry@churchofchristmerced.com or 209 722 0312.
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How can a rational human being act in a way that is directly contrary to God's Will? We get to choose the victor of the fight between our flesh and the Holy Spirit, as we can either walk in the light or not. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 0312 or email ministry@churchofchristmerced.com.…
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In God, we Trust
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In order to combat the wiles of the Devil, we need to put on the armor of God to help us to keep fighting.
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For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or email ministry@churchofchristmerced.com.
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For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or email ministry@churchofchristmerced.com
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For more information about this episode contact us at 209 722 0312 or email ministry@churchofchristmerced.com.
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For more information about this episode contact us at ministry@churchofchristmerced.com or 209.722.0312
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If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. Perserverance is a hallmark of living a life as a Christian. When there is a delay of success, we need to perservere and continue to live righteously. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 0312 or email churchofchrist95341@gmail.com.…
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The Importance of the Judgements of God
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As we go through this world, we must stick to the judgements of God, as it keeps us holy. We have to respect His Laws and protect our minds to be holy as He is holy. God demands all obeisance from us, and that's what we need to give Him. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 0312 or email churchofchrist95341@gmail.com.…
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There is a mutual gratefulness between us and God. We owe Him everything, as He gave up His Son on the cross for us. In return, God has a people to love Him and serve Him. This reciprocity of love results in an alignment of mindset and values. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 0312 or email churchofchrist95341@gmail.com…
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The fear of loss causes divisions among us. When someone envies what you have, you feel the need to protect it from them, causing strife. We must shed that fear through the love of the Lord and build our lives on the foundation of God. Just like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, our faith will be tested by fire to reveal any blemishes we may have a…
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The calling we follow hails from the past, present, and the future. A love for something is a preference for it, and if we don't take the time to appreciate the preference we have for our calling, we will lose sight of it like Peter. We have to be willing to do anything for it. Do you love Jesus Christ enough to forsake all else and follow Him? For…
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God is the Master of all things, but death is the last enemy He will defeat. In order to be saved and truly live, we have to die and be born again through baptism. We have to put to death the lusts of the flesh in order to live spiritually, constantly living and dying at the same time. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 …
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When we look at the craftsmanship, design, value, and purpose of God's creations, we can't help but bask in its glory. Those who put the glory of the old over the glory of the new are blinded by a veil. When we turn our hearts to God, the Spirit of the Lord will lift that veil and set us free. We must work every day to be as holy as possible on thi…
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All of our actions have a cost, whether positive or negative. When we were baptized, we automatically rejected all previous allegiances and swore our allegiance to God. Jesus tells us to be ready to give up everything for Him, including our life. We have to give up our life on Earth to accept a new one in Heaven. For more information about this epi…
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When we were young, our parents would tell us not to play past the end of the street, but we always wanted to know what was out there. Constantly striving to experience everything the world has to offer is a distraction from our purpose, and it is certainly not worth our soul. We need to strive for the mastery, not for the world. For more informati…
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We've all heard the saying "losers never win and cheaters never prosper." Without proper teaching and guidance, children will grow up to be those losers and cheaters. Just like Jesus ordained the apostles with the vocation of equipping evangelists and teachers to spread the word, we need to stay true to our vocation of being a good soldier of Jesus…
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Equity hinges on the fact that there is only one source of truth: if everyone's truth is different, how can we be equal? Our bodies are manifestations of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as the different parts work together equally and in harmony to maintain the body. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 0312 or email chu…
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Just like oil and water, the physical and the spiritual don't typically mix. There has to be a continual "shaking" to keep them together, like God sending the Jews into tribulations. The Holy Spirit is the seal that binds us to God, effectively mixing oil and water. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 0312 or email church…
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As the end time nears, the righteous will get closer to God, and the gap between the righteous and the unrighteousness will become that much more apparent. We need to think on those things that are true and just and keep our eyes focused on the race ahead of us in order to present ourselves as a holy and living sacrifice. For more information about…
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We all form stories in our heads based on non-verbal communication from others. Maybe someone gave you a weird look, or their smile didn't seem genuine. If we dwell on these stories, we can't be in control of our lives. Being obsessed with stories keeps us from focusing on the truth and makes us forget who we are. For more information about this ep…
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We have to have faith that when we start something, God will carry us through. We can't win without Him, who strengthens us despite our many weaknesses. Even in the case of Jonah, God, in His infinite wisdom, grew a fish to the size necessary to swallow Jonah. God works, and we need to have faith that He will not let us down. For more information a…
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In the end, we're all going to die. During these last times, the struggles we're going to endure seem daunting, but we need to cling to our faith. We believe in the same God that kept Paul safe and sane while he was on the battlefield and in prison, so He will do the same for us. For more information about this episode, contact us at 209 722 0312 o…
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We are all of one body and one mind, so if one of us has a disturbance, we all need to be disturbed. The connection that we have causes us to be disturbed when members of the body are not aligned in a singular mind. We have to ensure our foundation of faith is sure in order to prevent these intrapersonal schisms. For more information about this epi…
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Despite who your friends, your family, or this world prefers, the one who God prefers will be taken care of. The world prefers those with a Type A personality or those who are motivated by winning. God prefers those with a Type B personality or the personality of humility. These people put others before themselves and don't think of themselves more…
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God is our protector and our provider, the Master of our fate and the Captain of our soul. Unlike the ideals portrayed in Henley's Invictus, God has power over our soul and can easily conquer it. Without Him and the gift of His Son, we would have no way of obtaining eternal life. For more information about this episode contact us at churchofchrist9…
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Jesus is the perfect friend and mediator for us. He always knows what our needs and wants are and puts them before His own. We can always rely on His love, as there is nothing that can separate us from it. While the friends of this world are unpredictable, Jesus will remain the same always and forever. For more information about this episode contac…
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