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#1,297: Chosen by God Aug 05, 2025

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Think about this truth. God didn’t have to love us. He didn’t have to offer us grace and mercy. Nothing forced God to show us forgiveness. Nothing compelled Him to give us the precious gift of eternal life, but God chose to. He chose to love us. He chose to call us His own. He chose to make us children of God.

Main Points:

1. If you’ve ever been tempted to doubt the love of God, recognize this wonderful blessing: God chose to love you. Despite all of your sins, your failures, and your mistakes, God still chose to love you and wants to spend eternity with you.

2. But there’s more, not only has God chosen to love us, he has chosen to use us. You have an assignment, a task, and a role to play in the kingdom of God. For many of us, we feel as if we aren’t capable or qualified, so we expect God will use others instead, but that is not what the scriptures teach us.

3. God takes great joy and delight to use our lives for his glory. As He empowers us with His Holy Spirit, and we take steps of faith and obedience, great things are accomplished through our lives. All of this takes place because chooses to make it happen.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

1 Peter 2:9 - “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

1 Peter 2:4 - “…rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him.”

1 Corinthians 1:26-29 - “Brothers and sisters, think of what you were when you were called. Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were influential; not many were of noble birth. But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. God chose the lowly things of this world and the despised things—and the things that are not—to nullify the things that are, so that no one may boast before him.”

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#1,296: Run From Temptation Aug 04, 2025

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We must see that with God’s help, we have the power to flee and to run away from temptation. If we are hesitant, if we wait and entertain the temptation, we lose power against it. God’s Word teaches us to flee.

Main Points:

1. Temptation is something everyone of us will face. No one is immune. To be tempted is not sin – it’s what you do with the temptation that’s important. Even Jesus was tempted.

2. So, how do we flee temptation? We can always pray. We can cry out to God for strength against whatever temptation we are facing. Sometime it may be necessary to physically flee your environment. You may need to call a friend or family member for support.

3. What is essential is that you choose a course of action before you face the temptation. If you wait until you are tempted, it’s too late. Decide today how you will flee temptation.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Matthew 6:13 - “Lead us not into temptation.”
2 Timothy 2:22 - “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

1 Corinthians 6:18 - “Flee sexual immorality.”
1 Corinthians 10:14 - “Flee from idolatry.”
1 Corinthians 10:13 - “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

Psalm 141:4 - “Do not let my heart be drawn to what is evil so that I take part in wicked deeds along with those who are evildoers…”

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#1,295: When You Don't Know What to Pray Aug 01, 2025

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How many times have you and I come to God in prayer over a desperate situation, and we felt as if we didn’t have the words to pray? We didn’t know what to say. In that moment, words seem to fail us.

Main Points:
1. What a powerful truth this is! The Spirit of God knows what our needs are and in our moments of weakness, begins to intercede for us.

2. We need the Spirit’s help because we are so weak. There are moments in life when we are physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually exhausted. Circumstances have pushed us over the edge.

3. The Holy Spirit takes up our needs at the deepest emotional level and brings our hurts and cares to the Father’s throne, all in line with the will of God. This should encourage us to pour out our hearts before Him.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Romans 8:26-27 - “In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.”

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#1,294: Our Biggest Giants are Internal Jul 31, 2025

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The giants we struggle with the most are not sickness, finances, pain, loss, or grief. Our biggest giants are internal. The battles that take us out are personal. Struggles like lust, greed, selfishness, anger, bitterness, and fear can become giants that destroy our faith, our relationships, and our future. We must guard our hearts and develop a close relationship with Jesus to defeat these giants within.

Main Points:
1. David’s internal giant was lust. You may not battle this one, but perhaps you are fighting another internal giant, one with a different name. Maybe you are fighting the giant of discouragement, despair, fear, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, or unforgiveness.

2. Thankfully, King David was repentant and his relationship with God was restored, but it’s a tragic story that didn’t have to happen if only David had guarded his heart. For us, the story is a cautionary tale and a reminder to run to God for help when we are fighting internal giants.

3. Bring your giants to God. With His help, every giant can be defeated.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

2 Samuel 5:13 - “David took more concubines and wives in Jerusalem…”

Proverbs 4:23 - “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”

Psalm 46:1 - “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”

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#1,293: No Condemnation in Christ Jesus Jul 30, 2025

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The Bible teaches us that not only does God forgive us, but he removes our condemnation. Grace brings freedom. It provides healing for the soul. Sins are not only forgiven, but God lifts our sentence of guilt. Shame is erased.

Main Points:
1. There is one universal thing every human has in common. We are all sinners. We have all made mistakes. We all have failures and shortcomings.

2. The story of the gospel is that Jesus has come to save us from our sins. Jesus died on the cross, taking the penalty for our sins and satisfying the justice of a righteous and holy God. Out of His love and grace, he offers us forgiveness of our sins, as we place our faith in Him and confess Him as our Lord and Savior.

3. Stop and think about these words. No condemnation. Not a hint, not a whisper, not even a shadow of it. The believer stands before the throne of God, not as a condemned criminal awaiting punishment, but as a redeemed child embraced by the loving arms of the Father.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Romans 3:23 - “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

1 Corinthians 6:11 - “…you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.”

John 3:17 - “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."

Romans 8:1 - “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”

John 5:24 - “I tell you the truth, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and he will not be condemned. He has crossed over from death to life."

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#1,292: God's Word Will Not Fail Jul 29, 2025

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You and I have a truth we can hold onto today: God is a promise-keeper. He will not fail. What He has said, He will do. What He has promised, He will perform.

Main Points:
1. Let this truth be an encouragement in your life today. No word from God ever fails. No matter your current circumstances, God's Word remains unshakable. In times of uncertainty, when others may question the reliability of God’s promises, as believers, we can find comfort and assurance in the unchanging nature of God's Word.

2. Some of God’s promises come to pass quickly, even overnight. Others stretch over long periods of time. Waiting on God is not always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s even painful. As finite humans, it’s difficult to understand the timing of a sovereign God. Yet, we live by faith. We trust a God who has proven Himself to be true to His Word time and time again.

3. Be encouraged by the truth that no word from God will ever fail.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Luke 1:37, "For no word from God will ever fail."

Joshua 21:43-45 - “So the Lord gave Israel all the land he had sworn to give their ancestors, and they took possession of it and settled there. The Lord gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their ancestors. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the Lord gave all their enemies into their hands. Not one of all the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.”

1 Kings 8:56“ - Blessed be the Lord who has given rest to his people Israel, according to all that he promised. Not one word has failed of all his good promise, which he spoke by Moses his servant”

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#1,291: God Uses the Foolishness of Preaching Jul 28, 2025

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God, in His infinite wisdom, uses what the world considers foolish—the preaching of the cross—to confound the wise. The power of salvation is not found in human wisdom or eloquence, but in the message of Christ's sacrificial love.

Main Points:
1. To an unsaved world, the salvation that God offers us through Christ seems incomprehensible to those who haven’t experienced it. It sounds like “foolishness” to say that salvation could come through a cross—a death marked by weakness, defeat, and humiliation. Yet this “foolishness” was the salvation that Paul preached!

2. God took something shameful and weak—death on a cross—and made it the foundation of wisdom and power. God does the unimaginable. Later in verse 27, Paul would say that God chooses the weak and foolish things of the world to shame the wise.

3. The simple message of the Gospel, though considered foolish by the world, carries the power to transform lives and bring about salvation.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

1 Corinthians 1:18-24 - “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.”

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#1,290: Is it Time to Rebuild? Jul 25, 2025

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The good news is that God specializes in restoring and rebuilding lives. Millions of people have experienced His grace and power. They have seen God pick them up out of the ruins and turn their lives around.

Main Points:
1. Today, there are many whose lives are falling apart. Their marriages have been destroyed. There is conflict and difficulty within the family relationships. Many have experienced collapse due to sin and rebellion against God. They have left behind a trail of mistakes, failures, and poor decisions. Others battle addictions and brokenness. Where there was once health and vitality, there is now rubble and debris.

2. Maybe you need God’s restoration power in your life, and you wonder where to start? How do you begin to pick up the pieces of a life that has been broken apart? The answer is to follow the example of Ezra. Rebuild the altar.

3. With humility, rebuild the altar in your life. No, not a physical altar or a piece of furniture where you would kneel to pray. Building an altar means you are turning to God for help. You are establishing a relationship with God. You are reaching out in prayer to a God of grace. He’s a God who wants to restore.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

2 Kings 25:1,9 - “Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon marched against Jerusalem with his whole army. He set fire to the temple of the Lord, the royal palace and all the houses of Jerusalem. Every important building he burned down. The whole Babylonian army under the commander of the imperial guard broke down the walls around Jerusalem.”

Ezra 3:3 - “Despite their fear of the peoples around them, they built the altar on its foundation and sacrificed burnt offerings on it to the Lord, both the morning and evening sacrifices.”

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#1,289: The Bible is our Guide Jul 24, 2025

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The Word of God is our trail marker. Without the Word of God, we don’t know where to walk, or even how to walk, in a spiritual sense. Left to ourselves, we will get lost.

Main Points:
1. A hiker who ignores the trail markers and wanders off the well-worn path, thinking they know a better way, is foolish. To think you know better than those who have walked this journey before you would be unwise. Yet, as it relates to our Christian faith, it happens all the time.

2. We must see that there is safety in staying on the path God has marked out for us. He has marked the way home. If we let God’s Word be our guide and if we let the Scripture identify every step, we’ll make it safely to our eternal destination.

3. We can’t afford to be careless on our spiritual journey. We must be in the Word of God. We must read the truth of the Bible and apply it to our lives. This will ensure that God’s Word directs our footsteps.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

Psalm 119:133 - “Direct my footsteps according to your word; let no sin rule over me.”

Psalm 119:105 - “Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.”

Hebrews 12:1 - “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…”

Proverbs 14:12 - “There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death.”

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#1,288: Why I Believe in the Virgin Birth of Jesus Jul 23, 2025

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The most foundational doctrine of Christianity is that Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the son of God and the son of man. He was virgin born, conceived by the Holy Spirit. This does not mean God came down and was sexually intimate with Mary. It means it is a miraculous conception.

Main Points:
1. The virgin birth reveals the deity of Jesus. If Jesus is not God, then he could not save us. And if Jesus did not save you, you are still lost in your sins.

2. Jesus was born as a man because he had to be a man to be our true representative on the cross. He had to be God because He is the only one capable of saving us.

3. Do not let anyone tell you the doctrine of the virgin birth of Christ is not an essential belief. It is absolutely essential. The virgin birth of Jesus fulfills the prophecy and promise of God, and it reveals the deity of our Savior.

Today’s Scripture Verses:

John 1:14 - “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.”

Isaiah 7:14 - “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.”

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