For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves,
it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
Ephesians 2:8-9
From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
Luke 12:48
Friday, October 30, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Verses of the day
1 Peter 1:24-25
For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Psalm 103:14-17
For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him ...
For, "All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever." And this is the word that was preached to you.
1 Corinthians 13:2
If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
Hebrews 4:12
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Psalm 103:14-17
For He knoweth our frame; He remembereth that we are dust.
As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.
For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more.
But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him ...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Verses & video of the day
Ephesians 5:19-20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 3:21-24
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
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How can a person know they are saved? - Tim Conway
Are you truly born-again and saved? Or is it tradition, is your faith in the great love you have for Christ now, or some work or prayer you said when you were a child?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ctVf2ULYPw
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 3:21-24
But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
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How can a person know they are saved? - Tim Conway
Are you truly born-again and saved? Or is it tradition, is your faith in the great love you have for Christ now, or some work or prayer you said when you were a child?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ctVf2ULYPw
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Verses & video of the day
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Psalm 56:3-4
For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;
that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:21
The Cost of Not Following Christ - Paul Washer
10/18/2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8jY6wJ0gwQ
and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
Proverbs 9:10
When I am afraid, I will trust in You. In God, whose word I praise,
in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?
Psalm 56:3-4
For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin;
that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
2 Corinthians 5:21
The Cost of Not Following Christ - Paul Washer
10/18/2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8jY6wJ0gwQ
Friday, October 23, 2009
Verses of the day
Galatians 6:2
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Verses of the day
A man finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!
Proverbs 15:23
He said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty."
Zechariah 4:6
Proverbs 15:23
He said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty."
Zechariah 4:6
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Verses of the day
Psalm 119:105
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 40:8
I desire to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.
Psalm 37
3-4
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
23-24
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand.
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path.
Psalm 40:8
I desire to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.
Psalm 37
3-4
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD: and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
23-24
The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and He delighteth in his way.
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with His hand.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Verses of the day
Restore to me the joy of Your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.
Psalm 51:12
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.
1 John 4:12
Psalm 51:12
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us.
1 John 4:12
Monday, October 19, 2009
Verses of the day
Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37:4
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 11:9
Psalm 37:4
With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 11:9
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Verses of the day
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
Psalm 27:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
Psalm 27:14
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Verses of the day
Psalm 25:14-15
The LORD confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only He will release my feet from the snare.
Psalm 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 62:1
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.
Matthew 7:11
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children,
how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him?
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have a great sunday!
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The LORD confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them. My eyes are ever on the LORD, for only He will release my feet from the snare.
Psalm 55:22
Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and He shall sustain thee: He shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalm 62:1
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from Him.
Matthew 7:11
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children,
how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him?
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have a great sunday!
:)
Friday, October 16, 2009
Verses of the day
Psalm 19:14
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
James 4:1-3
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all evil: and some whose hearts were fixed on it have been turned away from the faith, and been wounded with unnumbered sorrows.
Romans 6:10
For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all;
but the life that He lives, He lives to God.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous/earnest therefore, and repent.
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.
James 4:1-3
What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all evil: and some whose hearts were fixed on it have been turned away from the faith, and been wounded with unnumbered sorrows.
Romans 6:10
For the death that He died, He died to sin once for all;
but the life that He lives, He lives to God.
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous/earnest therefore, and repent.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Verses & video of the day
2 Samuel 7:22
How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.
Matthew 7:1
Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
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Joy from Christ, not your performance - Paul Washer
How great you are, O Sovereign LORD! There is no one like you, and there is no God but you, as we have heard with our own ears.
Matthew 7:1
Do not judge, or you too will be judged.
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Joy from Christ, not your performance - Paul Washer
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Verses of the day
Romans 12:2
Do not conform any longer 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.
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Do not conform any longer 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.
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Verses & video of the day
Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
1 John 4:13-15
We know that we live in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.
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Do you know why I worship God?
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
1 John 4:13-15
We know that we live in Him and He in us, because He has given us of His Spirit.
And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent His Son to be the Savior of the world.
If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in him and he in God.
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Do you know why I worship God?
Monday, October 12, 2009
Verses of the day
Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.
Proverbs 19:20-21
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
Proverbs 19:20-21
But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:57
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Verses of the day
Psalm 62:1
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
Isaiah 29:13-14
The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men. Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Matthew 9:35-38
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into his harvest.
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
Isaiah 29:13-14
The Lord says: "These people come near to me with their mouth and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up only of rules taught by men. Therefore once more I will astound these people with wonder upon wonder; the wisdom of the wise will perish, the intelligence of the intelligent will vanish."
Matthew 9:35-38
And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Verses of the day
Deuteronomy 13:4
It is the LORD your God you must follow, and Him you must revere.
Keep his commands and obey Him; serve Him and hold fast to Him.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test,
he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
It is the LORD your God you must follow, and Him you must revere.
Keep his commands and obey Him; serve Him and hold fast to Him.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test,
he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Verses of the day
Isaiah 43:11-12
I, even I, am the LORD,
and apart from me there is no savior.
I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—
I, and not some foreign god among you.
You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "that I am God.
1 Peter 1:7-9
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
I, even I, am the LORD,
and apart from me there is no savior.
I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—
I, and not some foreign god among you.
You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "that I am God.
1 Peter 1:7-9
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Lay aside besetting sin - Hebrews 12
Hebrews 12:1
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,
and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith
Hebrews 12:15
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us,
and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,
looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith
beset - To attack from all sides. To trouble persistently; harass.
Hebrews 12:15
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
Verses of the day
O God, You are my God, earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You,
my body longs for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
my body longs for You, in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
Psalm 63:1
May the Lord direct your hearts into God's love and Christ's perseverance.
2 Thessalonians 3:5
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Verses & video of the day
Matthew 16:26
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
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Amen.
i've lately been posting only verses, but here's a video.
John Piper, Paul Washer, Leonard Ravenhill, Tim Conway, Charles Leiter
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul?
Isaiah 26:4
Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD, the LORD, is the Rock eternal.
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Amen.
i've lately been posting only verses, but here's a video.
John Piper, Paul Washer, Leonard Ravenhill, Tim Conway, Charles Leiter
Monday, October 5, 2009
Verses of the day
Mark 8:35
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it.
Psalms 9:20
Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Isaiah 61:7
Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.
For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and for the gospel will save it.
Psalms 9:20
Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men.
Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.
Isaiah 61:7
Instead of their shame my people will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace they will rejoice in their inheritance; and so they will inherit a double portion in their land, and everlasting joy will be theirs.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Will you perish?
Luke 13:5
"I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
Psalm 73:26-28
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish;
You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.
But it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,
That I may declare all Your works.
"I tell you, no, but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish."
perish:
to become destroyed or ruined : cease to exist
deteriorate, spoil
to cause to die : destroy
weaken, benumb
Psalm 73:26-28
My flesh and my heart fail;
But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish;
You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry.
But it is good for me to draw near to God;
I have put my trust in the Lord GOD,
That I may declare all Your works.
Verses of the day
Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.
Proverbs 27:1
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Micah 7:18
Proverbs 27:1
Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.
Micah 7:18
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Verses of the day
1 Peter 1:3
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 John 4:21
And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Colossians 2:13-15
And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
1 John 4:21
And He has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
Colossians 2:13-15
And you, being dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He has made alive together with Him, having forgiven you all trespasses, having wiped out the handwriting of requirements that was against us, which was contrary to us. And He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. Having disarmed principalities and powers, He made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them in it.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Verses of the day
Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.
Proverbs 29:25
Jesus Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Titus 2:14
Proverbs 29:25
Jesus Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.
Titus 2:14
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