Category Archives: temptations

THE ONE GOES AFTER THE ONE

Matthew – God’s Purposes   I seriously believe that I am a devoted child of God because Jesus won’t let me go far from His sight. It is not because of anything I have done or anything I deserve. It … Continue reading

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AT THE FOOT OF THE MOUNTAIN

Matthew – God’s Purposes   In this world, there will always be something to do to help. There will always be someone who needs what you can give. Those who stand by and only judge will never understand. Those who … Continue reading

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LISTEN TO HIM!

Matthew – God’s Purposes It was a tradition throughout the Old Testament days to pile up rocks as a memorial on the ground where people witnessed a momentous occurrence or glorious moment of provision and protection from God’s hand or … Continue reading

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WATCH OUT!

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Picture this… I’m teaching the beginning elements of reading to a small group of first graders gathered around the kidney shaped table. All eyes are on me as I tell them, with passion and excitement … Continue reading

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AND YOU DO IT AGAIN!

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Your promise still stands Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness I’m still in Your hands This is my confidence, You never failed me yet   I’ve seen You move, come move the mountains And I believe, … Continue reading

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TELL ME TO COME TO YOU

Matthew – God’s Purposes   In my lifetime I have heard many sermons on this passage. Some speakers will tell us that Peter should have had more faith so we should have more faith. Some will tell us that Peter … Continue reading

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YOU DO IT

Matthew – God’s Purposes   When I was young my parents did many life skills for me. They tied my shoes, showed me how to use a fork but cut my meat, and what clothes to wear in all situations. … Continue reading

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GUILTY CONSCIENCE

Matthew – God’s Purposes   JUMPING RIGHT IN TO MATTHEW… In Matthew 14—20, we will see three groups of people: Christ’s enemies, the needy multitudes, and the disciples. Our passage this morning describes some of Christ’s enemies in the line … Continue reading

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JESUS WANTS US TO “GET IT”

Matthew – God’s Purposes Things grow rapidly and abundantly in this Bolivian climate. There are so many plants of beauty that line the roadways and pathways as we travel by taxi or by foot. When you walk the path, you … Continue reading

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DO YOU REALLY WANT A SIGN FROM GOD?

Matthew – God’s Purposes   Religious leaders of Jesus day are questioning and baiting Him yet again. “Show us a sign…” Let me put in our language of today the words Jesus responds with, “ARE YOU KIDDING ME?” (I’m smiling). … Continue reading

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