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Senior Pastor of The Brooklyn Tabernacle

Brooklyn, NY
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We can’t just have a Christmas Jesus, a Holy Week Jesus, an Easter Jesus… We need him at the center of our lives every single day. #HolyWeek
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Jesus, Jesus, Jesus There’s just something about that name Master, Savior, Jesus, Like the fragrance after the rain Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Let all heaven and earth proclaim Kings and kingdoms will all pass away But there’s something about that name © 1970 William J. Gaither
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Satan is the accuser of the brothers and sisters. He loves to remind us of how we messed up 20 years ago, 20 days ago, 20 minutes ago. He’s always condemning. But the blood of Jesus Christ has given us victory over all the guilt of sin. Praise his name!
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Let’s pray that God will break Covid-19 and will break the Delta strain. Break it, Lord. We pray in the name of Jesus! Break its power. We curse it in the name of Jesus! “In the day of trouble,” you said, “call upon me”; and we are calling on you today!
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“Make the most of every opportunity…”–Eph 5:16 Yesterday's gone & tomorrow is not promised to us. Today is the only day we have to worship the Lord, live lives that are pleasing to him, grow in our faith, pray for someone, encourage another believer, share the good news of Jesus
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Sitting in a chair for twenty minutes every day with an open Bible and an open heart will cure 95% of your spiritual problems.
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Whoever gives a sacrifice of thanksgiving gives glory to the Lord (Psalm 50:23), because we’re acknowledging, “Lord, you’re the source of every good thing that happens in our lives.”
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Instead of running around, saying, “Do you know what I read? You know what CNN said? You know what Fox News said?” we should be asking, “What did GOD say?” If we don't go by what God has said in his Word, we're going to lose our peace and joy and be a terrible witness for Christ.
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Christianity is a religion of saints— of holy ones, separated ones. To not want to be separate from the world and instead to want to be part of what is happening in the culture but still go to church on Sunday doesn’t wash with God. We’ve got to live it out.
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Thanksgiving Prayer: "Heavenly Father, before we ask for anything today, we first want to thank you for your mercy, for your forgiveness, for your salvation, for your love, for your patience, and for your provision, day by day. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!” #HappyThanksgiving2017
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I have learned that the most mature believer is the one who is bent over, leaning most heavily on the Lord and admitting his total inability to do anything without Christ.The greatest Christian is not the one who has achieved the most but rather the one who has received the most.
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Help us pray for the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti—that they might be protected, their families encouraged in the Lord, and the situation turned around. May the gospel of Jesus Christ spread and change hearts in Haiti, bringing peace and hope to that devastated nation.
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Does anyone really believe that the Republicans, Democrats, White House, Supreme Court or Congress will transform even one human heart? Are these civil servants supposed to be light & salt, or is that the task of the church of Jesus Christ? #StrongThroughTheStorm #TuesdayThoughts
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No career, no amount of money, no house—nothing but God can satisfy the longing of our soul, because it was made for Him. #saturdaymorning
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While things on earth may appear unstable and totally crazy at times, there’s a throne that has never been shaken in heaven; and God is on that throne.
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If we want only white people or black people or young people or people who are middle class or folks with a certain level of education among us, then let’s not call ourselves a Christian church; because Christ died for everyone. #FridayFeeling
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When Jesus was on earth, the Bible doesn't say that he was amazed at anyone's oratory or singing voice, or any other skill or accomplishment; but it does say that he was amazed when he found someone who had faith. #Luke7 :1-9 #FridayReads #FridayFeeling
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How can we reach a dying world for Christ if we expect the clergy alone to preach the gospel? Every Christian must share the good news!
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In our busy age of texting, social media, and the 24-hour news cycle, God still says to his people, “Be still and know that I am God.” #Psalm46_10 #MondayMotivation
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Please join us in offering up prayer for President Trump and his family amid this Covid-19 diagnosis. We pray also for the medical staff who will be attending him and the First Lady, and for congressional leaders and others who may be affected by these developments.
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Satan will tempt a preacher or worship leader to draw attention to themselves, or tempt us to pride in a denomination or a church name. Anything to have us exalt ourselves. Truth is, we can’t make it 1 day without the Lord. Let’s humble ourselves and give HIM all the glory today.
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As our nation celebrates Independence Day, let's also take time to celebrate the freedom that we have in Christ Jesus; for whom the Son sets free, is free indeed. #John8_36 Have a safe and blessed #FourthofJuly2018 !
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Does anyone really think that America today is lacking preachers, books, Bible translations, and neat doctrinal statements? What we really lack is the passion to call upon the Lord until he opens the heavens and shows himself powerful. #FreshWindFreshFire #MondayMotivation
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You can’t have one meeting with God that will keep you for the whole week. It’s not about walking with your pastor, but walking with the Lord. It’s not about your local church membership; it’s about having fellowship with Jesus in prayer and through his Word. #WednesdayWisdom
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We can no more live off the blessings we had 10 yrs ago than we can depend on the food we ate 10 yrs ago. Continue to hunger & thirst for more of God & all that he has for you! Spend time in his presence & in his Word, and he will surely meet you where you are! #FridayMotivation
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“I’m going to let everybody know what I think.” Yes, make your views known. You have every right to your opinion. But speak the truth in love, as best you can. And let everyone see that you are meek and kind & not rigid or mean-spirited, because you’re a follower of Jesus Christ.
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We should be encouraged when we go to church, but we can’t live off the church service. It’s not a filling station that we go back to each week. We have to pick up the Bible and walk with Jesus every day.
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Prayer: Lord, we ask you to comfort those who have lost friends &loved ones in #SriLanka . Let the gospel spread &bring peace in the midst of this tragedy. We pray for the survivors &for the body of Christ there. Keep them strong &bring healing to their land. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ suffering in the aftermath of the church bombings in Egypt on Palm Sunday. Heb13:3 #PrayForEgypt
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We live in a complaining society that thinks every thought must be expressed on social media. But we shouldn’t let our opinions cause arguments & negativity. If what we want to say isn’t useful for building others up and bringing glory to Jesus’ name, let’s not say it #Phil2_14
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When Jesus was born, he was called Immanuel, which means “God with us.” After he died for our sins, rose again & ascended back to heaven, he sent the Holy Spirit to live in every believer. Now it’s not just “God with us,” but Christ IN us, "the hope of glory"! #DayAfterChristmas
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Many Christians are losing their testimony, their love, their peace, their joy, because they’re fighting the wrong battle at the wrong time with the wrong army. They’re fighting culture wars instead of fighting for Jesus and for the gospel… -from the msg “Fighting for Our King”
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Lean on people in times such as these, and you’ll be disappointed; lean on politics and the economy, and you’ll be disappointed; lean on your own understanding, and you’ll be disappointed; but if you put your trust in God, you'll never be put to shame! #Rom10_11 #WednesdayWisdom
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"Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn." Praying for the victims and others impacted by the #LasVegas mass shooting.
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“Though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again” (Proverbs 24:16). Remember that a knockdown is not a knockout! #mondaymotivation
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Today we sang Happy Birthday to my mother, Estelle Cymbala, who turns 103 this coming Tuesday, November 21st. These were her words to us: "I am grateful to the Lord, who has kept me all these years, I love him more than ever before." 1/2
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There are no superstars when we preach the good news. Jesus is the Superstar, and he helps ALL believers to share the message of the cross.
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Jesus was born in a manger, and humble shepherds were the first to celebrate his birth. What God calls great the world cannot understand.
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If the times are indeed as bad as we say they are… if the darkness in our world is growing heavier by the moment… then we are foolish not to turn to the One who supplies unlimited grace and power. He is our only source. We are crazy to ignore him. – Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire
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No matter what is happening around you, as a Christian you will not die one second before God wants to call you home. #TuesdayThoughts
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"I need thee, O I need thee; Every hour I need thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to thee."
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Please, Lord, save us from go-to-church-on-Sunday religion. The hour is too late, the devil is doing too much. Transform our hearts & minds so we’re like you. How will the world know what you’re like if we don’t spend time with you & then act like you because we’ve been with you?
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Let's not put folks on a pedestal only to knock them down when we see their flaws. There are "No Super Christians":
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How tragic for a Christian to be running the race and then quit because they didn’t have spiritual endurance. Don't shrink back, Christian. Don’t stop believing, don’t stop trusting, don’t stop walking with Jesus. Don’t quit and lose out on all that God has for you.
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You can’t teach unity, but when we intercede for each other and fight together in prayer, God does the work of bringing us together.
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"When peace like a river attendeth my way When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul!"
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Lord,we again bring before you the missionaries kidnapped in Haiti. Turn a bad situation into something that will bring you praise. In the mighty name of Jesus, who said to Lazarus,“Come out of the grave!” Your name still has power! Protect them &honor their efforts to serve you!
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I’m not concerned with the pandemic. I’m not concerned with the debate about the vaccines & who's in the White House. My peace in 2021 is going to come from my heavenly Father, my Savior Jesus Christ, saying to me, “I could never fail you" #Hebrews13_5 -THREE THINGS GOD CANNOT DO
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"Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!" - Luke 24:5-6
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"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.'" #Luke2 :10-11 #HappyBirthdayJesus #MerryChristmasEveryone
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"Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!" (Luke 24:5-6) #ChristIsRisen #ResurrectionSunday
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There is power in the name of Jesus. The demons tremble at the salvation wrought in that name!
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It's time to return to the kind of faith we see in the New Testament church. They expected the Spirit to do great things, and he came through as promised. - Spirit Rising
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Jesus is Lord— not the pandemic, not the government, not money. We serve you, Jesus, risen from the dead, soon coming King. We honor you, Lord! You are Lord over every situation!
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You could go to church every week, read the Bible every day, do good deeds, put money in the offering basket. Your parents could have been believers in Christ. None of that makes you a Christian. You must be born again. You must confess your sins and put your faith in Christ.
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I wouldn’t be a very good pastor if I didn’t get you to love and read and meditate on the Word of God. I’m not supposed to get you into The Brooklyn Tabernacle. My job is to get you into God’s Word and walking with Jesus. Let’s meditate on the reminders he has for us in his Word.
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He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land He hideth my life in the depths of his love And covers me there with his hand! I pray you are encouraged as you join in the singing in this clip from a past service at The Brooklyn Tabernacle.
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If the preacher and choir are doing their job, they will lead the people to where the action is: at the throne of grace! No matter what our traditions are, what should distinguish our gatherings is the aroma of prayer. Let’s remember this whenever we come together in Jesus’ name!
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Praying for the Evans & Shirer families as they mourn the passing of their wife, mother & grandmother, Lois. Lois’s legacy of fervent love for the Lord & for her family will live on in her children & grandchildren, the Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship and the body of Christ as a whole.
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We can’t just have a Christmas Jesus, a Holy Week Jesus, an Easter Jesus… We need him at the center of our lives every single day.
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Jesus is the sweetest name I know, And he's just the same as his lovely name, And that's the reason why I love him so; Oh, Jesus is the sweetest name I know!
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How much better it is, when we see a weakness in someone, not to criticize but rather to intercede for the person. #wednesdaywisdom
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I don’t want to know how to do church. I want to know how to do life, and that can happen only as I spend time with the Lord on a daily basis.
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#HappyNewYear “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” #Numbers6_24 -26
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"Let the name of the Lord be praised, both now and forevermore" (Psalm 113:2). Praising the Lord is always in season! #wednesdaywisdom
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There are no denominations to God. There’s only one Lord, one faith, one baptism… and one body of Christ. When one local assembly is blessed, we’re all blessed. We have to always root for one another. #FridayThoughts #FridayFeeling #FridayMotivation
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Believer in Christ, you don’t have to worry about your future. Here’s your future: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life, and you will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. #Psalm23
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When someone spews hatred, anger, violence, cursing & character assassination, I don’t care if that person goes to church every day of the week, they don’t know the true Jesus. There’s only 1 true Jesus & he represents “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son…”
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We can’t just have a Christmas Jesus, a Holy Week Jesus, an Easter Jesus… We need him at the center of our lives every single day. #EasterWeek
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There is power in the name of Jesus. The demons tremble at the salvation wrought in that name!
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A Prayer: Lord, bless our churches in the days to come. Let us all be at our posts—pastors, deacons, every member—alert, watching, praying, reading & studying your Word, winning souls. Help us to love one another, for love comes from you. We yield to you, in Jesus’ name, Amen!
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Barnabas, who formed part of the early church in the New Testament , was known as the “son of encouragement.” Wouldn’t you like to have the description, a son or daughter of encouragement, attached to your own name? I would! Let’s ask the Lord to make us all encouragers today!
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Let’s not just pray for ourselves. Let’s pray for others going through our same struggle. Even the strongest Christian needs prayer.
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#SaturdayThoughts Does anyone really believe that the Republicans, Democrats, White House, Supreme Court,or Congress will transform even one human heart? Are these civil servants supposed to be light &salt, or is that the task of the church of Jesus Christ? -StrongThroughTheStorm
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"Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen!" (Luke 24:5-6) #ChristIsRisen #ResurrectionSunday
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Many times in life, God waits while a situation goes from bad to worse, so that you & I say, "There’s no way now for this ever to work out." But that’s the point when the omnipotent God intervenes in our hopelessness & says "Oh really? Watch this…!" #FreshFaith #MondayMotivation
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“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord, the Lord himself, is the Rock eternal.” -Isaiah 26:3-4
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As far as predictions for 2020 and beyond are concerned, here is one that, as Christians, you and I can absolutely count on: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life…” #Psalm23_6
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Did you know that while you were sleeping last night, Jesus was praying for you? #Hebrews7 :25 #Romans8 :34 #StrongThroughTheStorm #ThursdayThoughts
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No one ultimately has the answer to life’s problems but God—not the governor, not the mayor, not Congress, not the president, not the Democrats, not the Republicans. Our answer comes from God. And he’s saying to us, “Call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you…”Ps 50:15
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I need thee every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Every hour I need Thee! O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee.
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Who better to teach us about God’s Word than the person who wrote the book? Only the Holy Spirit can teach us God’s Word from the inside out. #MondayMotivation
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We weep with those who are weeping in the Thousand Oaks community in California; and we pray for our fallen world as we look to Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who alone can give peace and hope in these troubled times.
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We are living on a trickle from the faucet when Jesus says we can have rivers of living water, if only we believe. #John7 :38 #WednesdayWisdom
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"I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." #Rom8 :38-39
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Following the Lord & living by faith always involve periods of waiting until the exact time God has chosen to fulfill his Word. What we call disappointments & frustrations are the very places God is using to teach us how to confidently trust him and wait for his perfect timing.
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Did you know that we take more than 20,000 breaths a day? And every breath is given to us by the Lord. We’re still breathing because God is good, and he has a purpose for our lives. Doesn’t he deserve our worship and our praise today?
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“I am just one of many thousands called to be an evangelist.” - Billy Graham
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"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." - Psalm 46:1
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Lord, we pray for the people of Texas. Bring relief where there’s been such devastation. 1/4
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Doesn’t the God who created the universe out of nothing and put all the stars in place, have the power to take care of your situation?
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We're not Republicans, we're not Democrats; we're not black, we're not white; we're not liberals, we're not conservatives. We're Christians.
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If we’re going to study the Bible, let’s do it intensely. If we’re going to call on Lord, let’s do it with all our heart. And if we’re going to praise him, let’s say with the Psalmist, “Bless the Lord, oh my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name”!
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A testimony isn’t something you memorize and recite; it’s a life experience in which you’ve had to trust God to bring you through.
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In my lifetime, I’ve given the Lord ten thousand reasons to give up on me, haven’t you? But he’s saying, “I’m not just the God of a second chance. I’m the God of a million beginnings, and I'll never give up on you!” Listen: #SundayMorning
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People constantly seeking approval from others live in anxiety, but the only way to live is to know Jesus loves you.
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