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Sword of the Spirit – Comfort #1396

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1396 “Comfort” As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; – Isaiah 66:13 Comfort is Desired It is in our human nature to desire comfort. We like our comfort zones, comfort foods, and … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Sin is Crouching #1395

 SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1395 “Sin is Crouching” Sin is crouching at the door. Its desire is contrary to you, but you must rule over it. – Genesis 4:7 Don’t Open the Door – Have you ever watched a movie … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Be Holy #1394

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1394 “Be Holy” As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Resurrection Power #1391

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1391 “Resurrection Power” If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Is Christ Divided? #1390

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1390 “Is Christ Divided?” What I mean is that each one of you says, “I follow Paul,” or “I follow Apollos,” or “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.” Is Christ divided? – 1 Corinthians 1:12-13 … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Growing in Grace #1389

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1389 “Growing in Grace” The God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. – 1 Peter 5:10 Have you ever messed things … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Genuine Love #1388

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1388 “Genuine Love” Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. – Romans 12:9 I was given pause in my study of the Word recently by the words, ‘let’ and … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Beyond Rote #1386

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1386 “Beyond Rote” And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words… Pray then like this: Our Father in … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Embracing Grace #1385

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1385 “Embracing Grace” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ… The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brothers. Amen. – Galatians 1:3, 6:18 Notice how … Continue reading

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Sword of the Spirit – Reign in Life #1384

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT                                                                                               1384 “Reign in Life” For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive; For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those … Continue reading

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