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The Curse of Careless Worship: An Attitude of Ingratitude

Malachi 1:1 “Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” (Psalms 107:8, 15, 21, 31 KJV) I quote the above Psalm because praise flows from a heart of … Continue reading

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The PRIORITY of Worship: To Worship or Not to Worship…That is NOT the Question

Genesis 4:1-16 “For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God or give thanks, but they became futile in their reasonings, and their senseless hearts were darkened. Claiming to be wise, they became fools, and they … Continue reading

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The PRIORITY of Worship: The Most Important Thing

Psalm 150 Psalms 150:1-6 (KJV) “Jesus *said to her, “Believe Me, woman, that a time is coming when you will worship the Father neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. “You Samaritans worship what you do not know; we worship … Continue reading

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The PRIORITY of Worship: What Is Worship?

“Then God spoke all these words, saying, “I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. “You shall have no other gods before Me. “You shall not make for … Continue reading

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The Priority of Worship

Living Life and Missing the Boat Haggai 1:1-15 I am presently attending a conference we call Pastor’s School. This is an annual opportunity for pastors in my denomination to gather for instruction, encouragement, and worship. This year the focus is … Continue reading

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Lift Up the Word – Light Up the World

Today is the National Day of Prayer in the United States and the above title is the theme. 2 Chronicles 34:8-21 When Josiah was 26, he began his temple restoration project where he endeavored “to repair the house of the … Continue reading

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The Young King Who Fulfilled Prophecy

2 Chronicles 34:1-7 Josiah was only eight years old when he was made king of Judah. The Chronicler notes that he did right in the sight of the LORD, walking in His ways like David. He did, however, partly fulfill … Continue reading

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Repentance–the Great 180

2 Chronicles 33 Have you ever known someone you thought was beyond redemption. You were sure they would not turn away from their wickedness and evil. They were confirmed in pursuing their destructive ways, unwilling and seemingly unable to change. … Continue reading

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As Bad As It Can Get?!

2 Chronicles 33 In Romans 1, the Apostle Paul gives an extensive list of what happens when a culture turns from God and adopts wickedness as a lifestyle. This is how he describes it: “And just as they did not … Continue reading

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An Honest Discussion about Resources and Investments

““Now the one who had received the one talent also came up and said, ‘Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed. ‘And I was … Continue reading

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