Category Archives: Obedience

Sword of the Spirit – Gains and Losses #1269

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1269 “Gains and Losses” He hired also 100,000 mighty men of valor from Israel for 100 talents of silver. But a man of God came to him and said, “O king, do not let the army … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – The Danger of Success #1262

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1262 “The Danger of Success” You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth, that he may confirm his covenant that he swore to your fathers, as … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Keep the Word #1117

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1117 “Keep the Word” I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. – Psalm … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Love and Justice #1116

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1116 “Love and Justice” The Lord is slow to anger and will by no means clear the guilty. – Nahum 1:3 Have you ever encountered people who believe in God but reject His free gift of … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Not My Friend #1103

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1103 “Not My Friend” You adulterous people! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Share Your Truth #1102

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1102 “Share Your Truth” As he was getting into the boat, the man who had been possessed with demons begged him that he might be with him. And he did not permit him but said to … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Stiff Necked #1096

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1096 “Stiff Necked” You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit… – Acts 7:51 I confess that I have had a tendency to be pridefully stubborn and pig-headed at times. … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Comfort Food #1082

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                          … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Give to Caesar #1077

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1077 “Give to Caesar” … “Teacher… Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?” …But, knowing their hypocrisy, he said to them, “Why put me to the test? Bring me a denarius and let … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Ambassadors #1074

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1074 “Ambassadors” Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. (2 Corinthians 5:20) An ambassador is an official representative to a … Continue reading

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