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#1,621: The Blessing is Found in the Giving Nov 03, 2026

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I’m convinced that most of us listening today would say we have been blessed by God. In fact, many would say that we have been greatly blessed and blessed beyond what they deserve. God has been so good to us. So what do we do with our blessings?

Main Points:

1. Jesus teaches us that the blessing is found in the giving. The blessing is found in the serving. The blessing is found in ministering to the needs of others.

2. Continually, the scripture speaks to the heart and motive behind our actions. The Bible teaches us that if we give to be seen by others, well, then we have our reward. If our motive in giving is to receive something back, we give with the wrong motive.

3. Remember this truth today: We have been blessed to be a blessing. What are we to do with our blessings? We are to bless others. Proverbs teaches that those who hoard their blessings will no longer be blessed. The blessing is found in the giving.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Acts 20:35 - “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Proverbs 11:25 - “A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”

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#1,620: God is For You Nov 02, 2026

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There is no truth more fundamental in all of God’s Word than this truth. God is for us. God is not against us. God is not neutral towards us. Because of Jesus Christ, once and for all the question is settled. God is for us.

Main Points:

1. Paul’s question is, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” In other words, who can really fight against us, who can defeat us, if God is on our side?

2. Name the enemies of the people of God. Can the devil stand against us? No, because he has been defeated. Can the world stand against us? No, because Jesus has overcome the world. Can the flesh destroy us? No, because in Jesus Christ we overcome the temptations of the flesh. So, today, let’s be secure in our victory! Who dares to stand against us if God be for us?

3. No matter what Satan, our accuser says, no matter the circumstances we face - nothing can come against the love God has for us and win. We may be mocked, beaten, bruised, or even killed for our faith in Jesus. Even if we face the worst of circumstances, we are loved and accepted by our Heavenly Father because of what Jesus has done for us on the cross.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Romans 8:31 - “If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Psalm 23:4 - “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me.”
Matthew 28:20 - “Behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age”.

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#1,619: Imitators of Christ Oct 30, 2026

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We should desire to be like Jesus in our values, beliefs, character, and behavior. The only way we can be imitators of God is that we would follow him. We must come to know Him. We must learn from Him, and it’s only then that we would know what to imitate.

Main Points:

1. In some ways, we cannot be like God. You and I will never be all-knowing or all-powerful. We will never be omnipresent. We cannot be unchangeable like God. But there are characteristics of God that we can emulate.

2. We can imitate His characteristics like love, kindness, forgiveness, generosity, patience, grace, and mercy. We can be like God by living in purity, righteousness, and holiness.

3. To imitate God means that we follow his example, and we should follow it closely. When we were born again we entered into his family. We belong to God and we bear his name.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Ephesians 5:1 - “Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.”

Romans 12:2 NLT - "Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
Ephesians 4:13 - "...“become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ”

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#1,618: Developing Spiritual Habits Oct 29, 2026

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When we come to Jesus and make Him our Savior and Lord, he begins to work in our lives and strips away old ways of living that conflict with scripture and dishonor the Lord. Through the Word of God, He teaches us a new way of living. As we break with the old sinful patterns and habits, we form new ones that please God, but also give joy.

Main Points:

1. It’s through the power of the Holy Spirit that we are able to break the patterns of the world that we have lived by for so long. Now, through Jesus, we can be transformed, and this transformation takes place by a renewal in our minds.

2. In today’s culture we sometimes talk about habits in their negative connotation. We’ll say, I’m struggling to break some bad habits.” But what if you could form some new habits. What if you and I developed some holy habits? What if we created some habits that helped us grow spiritually?

3. Remember, there is a difference between behaviors and habits. Anyone is capable of a particular behavior from time to time, but a habit is done instinctively and consistently. How do we develop a habit? Through regular repetition. As we do so consistently, the behavior becomes a regular and almost involuntary part of our lives.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Romans 12:2 - “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

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#1,617: Remembering What the Lord has Done Oct 28, 2026

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It’s so important to remember the Lord’s faithfulness. In our times of anxiety, fear, and discouragement, the remembrance of what God has done brings peace to our souls.

Main Points:

1. When it comes to what the Lord has done for us, we cannot forget. Repeatedly throughout scripture, we are called to remember what the Lord has done.

2. Decide to remember God. A strategy for fighting discouragement and doubt and darkness is remembering, pondering, and meditating on the deeds, wonders, and works of God.

3. If you are struggling with discouragement, grab a sheet of paper and a pen and begin to write down what God has done for you. Remember his blessings. Remember his faithfulness. Remembering will bring hope into your soul.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

1 Chronicles 16:11-12 - “Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced.”

Psalm 77:7-9 - “Will the Lord reject forever?
Will he never show his favor again?
Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
Has his promise failed for all time?
Has God forgotten to be merciful?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”
Psalm 77:10-12 - "Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
I will consider all your works
and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”

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#1,616: The Word of God Endures Forever Oct 27, 2026

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God has ordained that His Word would last forever. No man can destroy the Word of God. It remains throughout every season and every generation.

Main Points:

1. Scripture has never been more available than it is today. As of September 2020, the full Bible has been translated into 704 languages, the New Testament has been translated into an additional 1,551 languages. Now, through the means of technology, Scripture is even more available to us than it ever has been before.

2. Since the enemy’s attempt to destroy the Word of God has failed, he has changed his strategy. Today his work is to discredit the Bible. We are told that any thinking person couldn’t possibly take the Bible seriously.

3. Since the devil cannot keep this book out of our hands, he now attempts to keep the book out of our hearts. As we read Scripture we come to know the author of the book. These words are life to us. Satan knows that if you read the Word of God it will change your life.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Isaiah 40:8 - “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.”
1 Peter 1:25 - “But the Word of the Lord remains forever.”

Matthew 24:35 - “Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.”

Psalm 119:89 - “Your word, Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens.”

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#1,615: A Fresh Hunger for the Word of God Oct 26, 2026

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We must have a desire for the Scripture. It’s through the pages of the Bible we come to know the author. My prayer is that we would develop a hunger for the Word of God, because we have a hunger to know God personally.

Main Points:

1. If it’s true that the majority of Christians are not reading and learning from the Word of God on a regular basis, there must be a deficiency in our discipleship. Our spiritual growth is stunted. We are not are being changed into Christ-likeness. We are not growing as God would intend.

2. If today, you find yourself with little desire for the Word of God, there are some things you can do. First, you can pray. Admit to God what’s in your heart. Begin to ask God every day to give you a hunger and delight for Scripture.

3. I believe God will develop in us a hunger for his Word. We’ll begin to experience a taste and a craving for the Scripture because our time with God is satisfying and nourishing.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

2 Peter 2:1-3 - “Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

Psalm 119:97 - “Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long.”

Psalm 119:18 - “Open my eyes that I may behold wondrous things out of your law.”

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#1,614: Power in the Blood of Jesus Oct 23, 2026

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What a powerful promise! The blood of Jesus cleanses us from ALL sin. It’s not a partial cleaning, no, the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin. Isn’t this amazing. We can be fully forgiven, and completely cleansed of our sin, because of Jesus’ death and his blood shed for us. The blood of Jesus Christ paid the penalty for all our sins – past, present, and future.

Main Points:

1. It might seem strange to someone who is not a Christian that we as believers talk about, and even sing about the blood of Jesus. After all, blood is often considered an uncomfortable subject.

2. But the reason we are grateful for the blood of Jesus is because of its power. Yes, there is power in the blood of Jesus. It has the power to cleanse us from our sins.

3. God wouldn’t be just if he winked at our sin, or swept it under the rug. No, justice had to be met. Compelled by his great love for us, Jesus steps in and pays the awful penalty for us. He gave his life for us. He shed his blood for us.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Ephesians 1:7 - “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”

1 John 1:7 - “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin.”

John 1:29 - “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

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#1,613: There is Rest in God Oct 22, 2026

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Have you ever felt like you were on an emotional treadmill? Our lives are going faster and faster and we don’t know how to slow them down. I meet people who say to me, “Pastor Loren, I am running on fumes. I’m on empty. I can’t go much further.” Life has a way of draining us. If you don’t stay closely connected to Jesus, our source of life, you will eventually find yourself empty.

Main Points:

1. If today your tank is on empty, if you find yourself depleted, just like Elijah, the Lord wants you to rest. Physical rest is essential, but so is spiritual and emotional rest.

2. There is a refreshing that can come from the Lord. Make time to worship, to listen for His still, small voice, and be encouraged by his faithful presence.

3. If you are spiritually and emotionally in a wilderness place, remember you are not alone. God is right there with you. Ask him to restore you, refill you, and replenish your soul. He is not done with you yet.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

1 Kings 19:4 - “He came to a broom bush, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”

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#1,612: Mustard Seed Faith Oct 21, 2026

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Jesus is telling us that while God can do great things with small faith, our faith doesn’t have to stay small. It can grow. In fact, it’s God’s will for your faith to grow. A mustard seed can grow to become a strong, tall tree. So it is with your faith. The more you trust God, the more you will experience his power. The result is greater faith.

Main Points:

1. Faith is essential for the Christian. In fact, you cannot become a Christian without faith. Christianity is not just about knowledge and good works. It is about faith.

2. You and I have a measure of faith. Right now, it may feel as if your faith is quite small. The question is: What will you do with the faith you possess? Will you exercise your faith? Will you believe God? Will you use the faith you have been given?

3. Our struggle is often the refusal to exercise our faith. We don’t use the faith we have. Internally, we know God can do things. We read the Bible and we see his amazing power. We also hear the stories of how God works in people’s lives today. So, our struggle is usually not with God’s ability. Our struggle is with God’s willingness. We know he can, but we doubt he will.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Hebrews 11:6 - “And without faith, it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”

Matthew 17:19-20 - “Then the disciples came to Jesus in private and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

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