Posts with the tag “followers”
I Can’t Hear You
by Delman Coates on June 20th, 2024
"I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice. So there will be one flock, one shepherd." - John 10:16 In a crowded society, amidst the endless number of voices vying for attention, Jesus speaks an important truth to His disciples: He has other sheep who need to hear His voice. Yet, there's a problem He addresses—one that resonates with o... Read More
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Living as the Salt of the Earth
by Delman Coates on May 3rd, 2024
"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot." - Matthew 5:13 Have you ever wondered why Jesus referred to His followers as the "salt of the earth"? This seemingly simple metaphor carries profound significance when we understand the multifaceted nature of salt... Read More
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Knowing Christ Deeply
by Delman Coates on March 30th, 2024
"that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death." - Philippians 3:10 In Philippians 3:10, Paul reveals the secret to finding true joy – knowing Christ deeply. He contrasts religious performance and personal achievement with the incomparable joy that comes from an intimate relationship with Jesus. Paul's desire to know Christ go... Read More
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A Heart Transformed by Grace
by Delman Coates on December 27th, 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 2 Corinthians 5:17, the Apostle Paul beautifully encapsulates the profound change that takes place within us when we invite Christ into our lives. He states, "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" This verse speaks to... Read More
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A City Transformed
by Delman Coates on December 19th, 2023
"In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteous Savior." - Jeremiah 33:16 Jeremiah, the prophet, offers us a glimpse into the heart of God through a beautiful promise found in Jeremiah 33:16. Not only does he assure us of God's help and explain the application of God's help, but he also describes the remark... Read More
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VIP
by Delman Coates on November 13th, 2023
"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." - 1 Peter 2:9 Have you ever attended a VIP event? There's something exhilarating about being recognized as a Very Important Person. It's a privilege that comes with special treatment, exclusive access, and a s... Read More
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Imitators of Christ
by Delman Coates on May 12th, 2023
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” - Ephesians 5:1-2 I once heard a fable about a man who was born with a facial deformity. He grew up isolated and lonely. When he became an adult, he decided to move to a new town and start over. On his journey, he ... Read More
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Do I Have To Follow All The Rules?
by Ministry Support on February 1st, 2021
It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Mark my words! I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. Again I declare to every man who lets himself be circumcised that he is obligated to obey the whole law. You who are trying to be justified by the law ... Read More
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See Something, Do Something
by Ministry Support on August 4th, 2020
I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one. So I will pour out my wrath on them and consume them with my fiery anger, bringing down on their own heads all they have done, declares the Sovereign Lord. (Ezekiel 22:30-31) In today’s key passage, we are able to do deduce what wa... Read More
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