Posts with the tag “eternal”

Spiritual Blessings
by Delman Coates on August 14th, 2024
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places," - Ephesians 1:3   Many people struggle with the idea of counting their blessings, especially when the world defines blessings in material terms—big houses, nice cars, and lavish lifestyles. It's easy to equate blessings with what we can see and touch. But tru...  Read More
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The Unexpected Guest List
by Delman Coates on June 18th, 2024
"And he will send his angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather his elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other." - Matthew 24:31    In a recent discussion between Gayle King and Charles Barkley, the topic of unexpected guests at a dinner party sparked a lively debate. Charles, unapologetically, defended his right as the host to invite whoever he pleased. This w...  Read More
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God's Victory, Not Ours
by Delman Coates on January 17th, 2024
"Vengeance is mine, and recompense, for the time when their foot shall slip; for the day of their calamity is at hand, and their doom comes swiftly." - Deuteronomy 32:35   In our lives, moments of injustice or harm inflicted upon us can ignite a fierce desire for revenge or retaliation. The wounds of betrayal or mistreatment can tempt us to take matters into our own hands, seeking retribution for ...  Read More
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Shaping Our Destiny
by Delman Coates on November 12th, 2023
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" - 2 Corinthians 5:17   In a world that often defines us by our circumstances or achievements, it's vital to remember that our destiny is intricately linked to our identity in Christ. Understanding who we are in Him not only transforms our perspective but also shapes our journey toward the future. Our...  Read More
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More Than You Sow
by Delman Coates on May 31st, 2023
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.” - Galatians 6:7-8  You reap what you sow. What comes to mind when you hear that statement? Do you think about a time when you gave $5 to a homeless man, and found...  Read More
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You Reap What You Sow
by Delman Coates on May 30th, 2023
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life. And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:7-9  Over the past month, we have discussed obedience...  Read More
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Chase “The Great”
by Delman Coates on May 18th, 2023
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” - Galatians 6:9  When you choose to delay gratification and give up what seems “good” in the moment, you will earn eternal rewards. What God wants to give you isn’t just “good,” it’s GREAT. It’s the BEST. God has the very best in store for every one of His children who are willing to follow...  Read More
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He Did It... And So Can You
by Delman Coates on April 22nd, 2023
“…Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” – Joel 2:13  Yesterday, we discussed the greatest comeback in the history of the world. And that was when Jesus Christ came back from the dead.  Jesus came to earth. He lived a perfect life, and then He died for our sins – for yours and for mine. Had He r...  Read More
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The One You Miss
by Delman Coates on March 22nd, 2023
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” - John 14:6  Jesus can be all around you and you can still miss Him completely. The presence of the Lord can be moving, and you still leave the same way you can because you think you have time. I remember meeting someone very special a few years ago. They were right there. I was talking t...  Read More
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Freedom in Christ
by Delman Coates on February 27th, 2023
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:32  Oftentimes, people may believe that religion creates bondage and that it only holds a laundry list of things you cannot do. However, Christianity, in particular, is a vehicle for understanding Christ and the freedom that comes with salvation. In John 8:32, Jesus speaks to the Jews saying, “Then you will know the truth, a...  Read More
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A Friend of Sinners
by Ministry Support on November 19th, 2022
“I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners and need to repent.” - Luke 5:32  Jesus not only loved those like Him. He loved everyone. And this wasn’t just a theoretical overarching principle. Jesus actually HUNG OUT with people who were different from Him. Jesus was a friend of sinners.  In Luke 5:27-32 states, “…Jesus went out and saw a tax col...  Read More
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Godly Solutions
by Ministry Support on November 2nd, 2022
“The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” - John 10:10  When Jesus says, “I am the door,” the first thing He is telling us is that through Him we gain access to godly solutions. The community who heard this saying had been waiting for deliverance from their oppressors.  Their world was defined by struggle, persecution, and suffer...  Read More
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Drinking The Water
by Ministry Support on April 21st, 2022
“But whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” - John 4:14Yesterday, we talked about the need for water — not actual liquid water, but the spiritual water when we are parched. See, when you stop spending time with Christ and stop seeking Him, you will become thirsty. This often happens to...  Read More
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What Are You Drunk On?
by Ministry Support on January 9th, 2021
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 5:18-20)  This world has so much to offer when it comes to bringing us fulfillment, hap...  Read More
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