Category Archives: Trials

Sword of the Spirit – Measured Discipline #1376

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1376 “Measured Discipline” If anyone serves me, he must follow me; – John 12:26 If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples – John 8:31 For I am with you to save you, … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Department of War Part 4 of 4

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1375d Recommended Reading: The Cross In The Shadow Of The Crescent – Erwin W. Lutzer https://amzn.to/3MLJ4y8 “Department of War – Part 4 of 4” (Demolish Societal Strongholds) For though we walk in the flesh, we don’t … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Forgiveness # 1374

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1374 “Forgiveness” For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. – Matthew 6:14-15 Have … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Sacrificial Love #1373

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1373 “Sacrificial Love” It is not this way among you, but whoever wishes to become great among you shall be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; Greater love … Continue reading

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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 – 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 – Relaxed Fit #1359

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1359         “Relaxed Fit” For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. Therefore, whoever relaxes one of the … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Refiner’s Fire #1358

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                              1358         “Refiner’s Fire” For you, God, have tested us; you refined us like silver. – Psalms 66:10-12 Precious metals are purified through a refining process using fire. Once the metal is in its molten state, the … Continue reading

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