Posts with the tag “seek”
Connecting with the Person of God
by Delman Coates on July 29th, 2024
"On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: 'Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.'" - Acts 1:4 The story we discussed yesterday of walking into a KFC and finding out they had no chicken, makes us question how such a core element could be missing. Similarly, many come to church seeking the essence of... Read More
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Choosing Courage Over Instant Gratification
by Delman Coates on June 15th, 2024
"But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way." - Daniel 1:8 In the face of temptation, Daniel's resolve shines brightly as he chooses to honor God over the allure of instant gratification. His decision to abstain from the king's food and wine in Daniel 1, wasn't merely about dietary preferen... Read More
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Let God Be Your Defense
by Delman Coates on January 16th, 2024
"But I will declare forever, I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. All the horns of the wicked I will cut off, but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up." - Psalm 75:9-10 As the words of Psalms 75 unfold, there is a distinctive shift in language that calls for our attention. Initially, there's a universal call for praise in verse 1, a familiar theme in the Psalms. Yet, by the time we ... Read More
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Consistency in Prayer
by Delman Coates on August 13th, 2023
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Prayer is a powerful tool in our spiritual arsenal, but its power is not fully harnessed when we only turn to it in times of need or trouble. Consistency in prayer is crucial for a thriving relationship with God. Consistent prayer keeps our hear... Read More
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God’s Illuminating Light
by Delman Coates on August 8th, 2023
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.” - Psalm 119:105 Life’s trials often cloud our vision, making it difficult to see the path ahead. However, it’s during these trying times that God often brings clarity to our lives. He uses trials as a lens to help us see things from His perspective and understand His purposes. Trials have a way of stripping away the non-essentials, helping ... Read More
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You Don’t Need the Odds
by Delman Coates on April 23rd, 2023
“’And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who seek Him.” - Hebrews 11:6 It was 28-3. He was facing the largest deficit in the history of the Super Bowl. No team had ever come back from so many points, and now, Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots had just over 17 minutes of game time l... Read More
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Who’s The Source?
by Ministry Support on April 9th, 2023
“For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisors.” - Proverbs 11:14 Even when you find someone to talk to, you must be discerning. This is where your prayer life is pertinent. Because if you have a drug abuse problem and you are seeking advice from someone who encourages your habit, this guidance will lead you further away, instead of closer, to healing and wholeness... 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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Preparing For Rain
by Ministry Support on December 2nd, 2022
“And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him.” - Hebrews 11:6 Are you prepared for the rain? Yesterday, we told the story of a community that was going through a serious rain drought. It was affecting their livestock and they were in desperate need of rain. So the community gathered... Read More
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Not Evil, Purposeful
by Ministry Support on August 7th, 2022
“The Lord will work out His plans for my life— for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me.” - Psalm 138:8 As we learned yesterday, not every test is from the devil, meaning that not every test is evil or a punishment. Sometimes, it is God who decides to allow a test to come into our lives. And if it is from God, then rest assured that the motive is not evi... Read More
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The Goal Isn’t Perfection
by Ministry Support on July 31st, 2022
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in... Read More
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Never Thirst Again
by Ministry Support on April 22nd, 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 4:14Do you know why many people continue to struggle with the same sins? Why alcoholics continue to drink? Porn addicts continue to watch porn? Thieves continue to steal? Liars and manipulators continue to tangle the truth to get what ... Read More
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An Unconventional Path
by Ministry Support on November 27th, 2020
When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea, “Go, take for yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the LORD.” – Hosea 1:2 In our text today, God colors outside the lines in the life of Hosea the Prophet. Hosea is the eighth century prophet whom the Lord instructs to marry a prostitute. Most people, when concep... Read More
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A Whole New Way
by Ministry Support on November 14th, 2020
So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he set out from Harran. – Genesis 12:4 Abram’s journey towards finding the will of God for his life begins expanding his understanding of the power of God. If you go back to chapter 11, you’ll discover that Abram experiences a great deal of trauma in the land of his birth. His brother Haran dies ... Read More
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