Posts with the tag “honest”
Next-Level Connections
by Delman Coates on February 24th, 2025
"Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'" - 1 Corinthians 15:33 When God takes you to the next level, it’s not just about where you’re going, it’s about who’s going with you. That’s what happened with Abraham and Sarah. When God changed Abram’s name to Abraham, He also gave Sarai a new name: Sarah. This was a sign that the shift in Abraham’s life required a similar transformation in t... Read More
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Start with the Person in the Mirror
by Delman Coates on November 5th, 2024
"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?" - Matthew 7:3 It’s easy to look at the lives of others and think we know better. We can be quick to judge the misfortunes and struggles of those around us, assuming that their circumstances are a result of poor decisions, or worse, that they somehow deserved it. This kind of thinking isn... Read More
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Embracing Reality
by Delman Coates on July 24th, 2023
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” - Psalm 139:23-24 Before we can embark on a journey of transformation and change, we must first come to terms with where we are in our lives. Acknowledging our current circumstances, emotions, and struggles is a crucial step in understanding the a... Read More
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Call on Him
by Delman Coates on March 25th, 2023
“For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him.” - Romans 10:12 The reason that the wise men and others were able to see Jesus upon His birth was because they were honest enough to admit they need a Savior. Those who felt as if they had it all together never made the trip to the manger. But these people KNEW they n... Read More
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An Accountability Partner
by Ministry Support on November 28th, 2022
“As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.” - Proverbs 27:17 As we walk through life pursuing God, there are different people along the way we will need to have by our side. I want to specifically address three different roles we will need in our lives as we live by faith. We have looked at the first two over the last couple of days. Whenever you are struggling to hear from God direct... Read More
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Outside God’s Strike Zone
by Ministry Support on May 1st, 2022
“Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” - Ephesians 5:17Have you ever swung at a pitch outside of God’s strike zone? Of course, the optimal pitch to swing at is between the chest and knees, over the plate. Anything outside of this, in baseball, should be avoided. Those who get overly eager and swing at these pitches often miss the pitch.This is not only the case... Read More
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What You Conceal… Can’t Be Healed
by Ministry Support on August 20th, 2021
“They heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden at the time of the evening breeze, and the man and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God among the trees of the garden. But the Lord God called to the man, and said to him, “Where are you?” He said, “I heard the sound of you in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself.” - Genesis 3:8-10 In G... Read More
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Praying With Grace
by Ministry Support on January 29th, 2021
Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey; they shed blood and kill people to make unjust gain. Her prophets whitewash these deeds for them by false visions and lying divinations. They say, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says’—when the Lord has not spoken. The people of the land practice extortion and commit robbery; they oppress the poor and needy and mistreat the foreigner, d... Read More
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God Doesn’t Owe Us Anything
by Ministry Support on November 9th, 2020
The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. – Psalm 28:7 The real test of our faith is whether we can be faithful when we don’t get what we want. David remains faithful. In 1 Chronicles 28, around verse 10, the text says David started praising God in the presence of the assembly after God had just told him... Read More
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