Monthly Archives: March 2014

CHILDREN OF GOD: Look to the Future

Posted on March 31, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:28-29 ESV And now, little children, abide in him, so that when he appears we may have confidence and not shrink from him in shame at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you may be … Continue reading →

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Common Mistakes Churches and Church People Make

Posted on March 29, 2014 by revdans

10 Things Holding You Back from Enjoying Church Okay, I’m going to confess up front that this comes in large part from the inspiration of an article by Jeff Haden, 10 Things Holding You Back from Being Happy at Work. … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Trust Your Anointing

Posted on March 27, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:20-21 ESV 20 But you have been anointed by the Holy One, and you all have knowledge. 21 I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Prepare for Spiritual Warfare

Posted on March 26, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:18-19 NIV  18 Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, even now many antichrists have come. This is how we know it is the last hour. 19 They went out … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Put Away Worldliness

Posted on March 24, 2014 by revdans

Do Not Love the World – 1 John 2:15-17 ESV  15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  16 For all that is in the world—the desires … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Reject Hate

Posted on March 22, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:9-11 Whoever says he is in the light and hates his brother is still in darkness. Whoever loves his brother abides in the light, and in him there is no cause for stumbling. But whoever hates his brother … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Embrace Love

Posted on March 20, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:7-8 ESV  Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard.  (8)  At the same time, it is a … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Follow Your Guide

Posted on March 19, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:6 ESV  whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked. Dear Fellowship of the Burning Heart: WWJD (What Would Jesus Do) was a popular slogan back in the day … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Reject Hypocrisy

Posted on March 18, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:4-6 ESV  Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him,  (5)  but whoever keeps his word, in him truly the love of God is perfected. … Continue reading →

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REMOVING THE BARRIER: Show That You Know

Posted on March 17, 2014 by revdans

1 John 2:3-6 ESV  And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments.  (4)  Whoever says “I know him” but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is … Continue reading →

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