Posts with the tag “salvation”
God's Unshakable Protection
by Delman Coates on September 12th, 2024
"The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold." - Psalm 18:2 Imagine walking through life with the assurance that no matter what comes your way, you are never alone. That's the promise of God's protection. When God says, "I will never leave you nor forsake you," He isn't just offering a comfort... Read More
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Reconciled Through Christ
by Delman Coates on August 16th, 2024
"In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace," - Ephesians 1:7 God's blessings through His Son, Jesus Christ, extend beyond redemption—they include reconciliation. Ephesians 1:7 assures us that "in Him we have...the forgiveness of our trespasses." When Jesus sacrificed Himself on the cross, He not only paid the price for ou... Read More
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Healing from Betrayal
by Delman Coates on July 4th, 2024
"For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, ‘This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.’"- 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 At the Last Supper, Jesus sat with His disciples, sharing a meal, and knowing full well that one of them, Judas, would soon betray Him. ... Read More
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Making a Difference through Prayer
by Delman Coates on May 6th, 2024
“So Aaron did as Moses said, and ran into the midst of the assembly. The plague had already started among the people, but Aaron offered the incense and made atonement for them. He stood between the living and the dead, and the plague stopped.” - Numbers 16:47-48 Have you ever felt the weight of responsibility to stand in the gap and intercede for others? In Numbers 16, when a plague struck Israe... Read More
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The Necessity of Cleansing for Kingdom Citizens
by Delman Coates on March 15th, 2024
"Therefore, 'Come out from them and be separate,' says the Lord. 'Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.'" - 2 Corinthians 6:17 As citizens of God's Kingdom, we are called to a higher standard of living. Our salvation is not contingent upon our actions; it is a gift freely given by God's grace when we repent and confess Christ as our Savior. Yet, salvation is just the beginning of our j... Read More
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Embracing Peace in Unresolved Moments
by Delman Coates on January 11th, 2024
"The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18 In the midst of life's twists, there are instances when the storylines remain open-ended, and closure becomes an elusive pursuit. The journey of moving forward without resolution poses a formidable challenge, leaving hearts in a state of uncertainty. Yet, even in the absence of definitive conclusions, the comf... 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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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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The Lord Needs It
by Ministry Support on July 20th, 2022
“So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said. And sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners asked them, ‘Why are you untying that colt?’ And the disciples simply replied, ‘The Lord needs it.’” - Luke 19:32-34 Luke 19 tells the story of Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a colt (also known as a young, male horse or donkey). While this story has been preached countless times, most pas... Read More
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The Seal Of Ownership
by Ministry Support on April 20th, 2021
In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit. (Ephesians 1:13)As we’ve discussed the past couple of days, the seal of the Holy Spirit signifies authenticity and it signifies authority. But there’s one final thing the Holy Spirit’s seal signifies, and that is ownership. The seal o... Read More
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Living Water For All
by Ministry Support on October 19th, 2020
A Samaritan woman came to draw water, and Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” (His disciples had gone to the city to buy food.) The Samaritan woman said to him, “How is it that you, a Jew, ask a drink of me, a woman of Samaria?” (Jews do not share things in common with Samaritans.) Jesus answered her, “If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ you woul... Read More
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