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Sword of the Spirit – Along the Path #1370

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1370 “Along the Path” Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and devoured it. Other seed fell on rocky ground, where … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Denial #1369

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1369 “Denial” For you say, “I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing,” not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. – Revelation 3:17 Our reference Scripture are words spoken by … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Surpassing Worth #1368

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1368 “Surpassing Worth” Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Spiritual Stamina #1367

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1367 “Spiritual Stamina” Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Open Door #1366

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1366 “The Open Door” Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. – Revelation 3:8 Our reference Scripture verse was addressed to the church in Philadelphia which was … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Kingdom of Heaven #1365

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1365 “The Kingdom of Heaven” From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” – Matthew 4:17 Many of us erroneously view the Kingdom of God and of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Fall Risk #1364

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1364 “Fall Risk” Peter said to him, “Even though they all fall away, I will not.” And Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you will deny … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Dangerous Ground #1363

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1363         “Dangerous Ground” Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. – 1 Peter 5:8 A common wartime battlefield tactic is to seek to destroy the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – I Never Knew You #1362

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1362         “I Never Knew You” Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Get a Grip #1361

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1361         “Get a Grip” You shall walk after the Lord your God and fear him and keep his commandments and obey his voice, and you shall serve him and hold fast to him. – Deuteronomy 13:4 … Continue reading

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