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1 John 2:24 As for you, see that what you have heard from the beginning remains in you. If it does, you also will remain in the Son and in the Father. What does it take to remain in Christ? To remain in Christ is to sustain a vital relationship with Him. John explained this…

     Backsliding is a term used to describe a process by which an individual who has become a Christian reverts back to non-Christian habits. The Bible is filled with examples of backsliding. The Old Testament nation of Israel is a great example of backsliding. This Sunday, we will look at a New Testament example from…

Being a Christian involves more than just vocalizing our love to God. It also means demonstrating God’s love to others. Humanly speaking, it is much easier to dislike someone than it is to love him or her. Grudges and resentment come easily. Yet bitterness toward others is a poison. Not only does it affect our…

Last week in our lesson on Elijah from 1 Kings 19, we saw a man who was spiritually exhausted and said “I have had enough”. It’s easy for us to feel this way too, the burdens of this world, the burden of guilt from past mistakes, the burden of worrying about things we wish we…

In 1 Kings 17, Elijah confronted a wicked king with the truth from God that judgment had come upon the land in the form of a severe drought. God then sent Elijah away for 3 ½ years where He miraculously provided for him with unclean birds and a foreign widow. God also used Elijah to…

The Israelites of Elijah’s day were involved with God but they weren’t committed to Him. They wanted to have a foot in both camps. A lot of times we want to hang on to a little bit of God while also enjoying the pleasures of the world. Sometimes we find it easier to compromise God’s…

It’s hard to believe another year has gone by, but such is life on this earth. James 4:14 reminds us “you are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” Each year is filled with highs and lows and some years are better than others. Most of us have probably experienced plenty…

Matthew 20:13-14 “But he answered one of them, ‘I am not being unfair to you, friend. Didn’t you agree to work for a denarius? 14 Take your pay and go. I want to give the one who was hired last the same as I gave you. 15 Don’t I have the right to do what I want with…

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!              The phrase “in Christ” utilizes two of the greatest words one could use to describe life. Eternity’s destination and all of life’s motivations hinge on the significance they bear. “In Christ” is…

Ezra 7:10 For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel. Ezra was a biblical scholar who was addicted to God’s Word. He feasted on God’s Word, and this led to a greater depth of understanding and a deeper…