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How to Live with and Love Difficult People

young woman wondering how to live with and love a difficult person

How do we live with and love difficult people? That is the subject of our text: Romans 12: 17-21   I. Living at peace with everyone In the park ministry yesterday, Mario, one of our deacons, talked about how Jesus is the vine and we are the branches (John 15) and how we then produce […]

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Spiritual Gifts | How to Use them for God’s Glory | Prophecy

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Spiritual Gifts I thought this message by Pastor TJ Hahn, “Spiritual Gifts | how to use them for God’s glory| Prophecy” was very well presented from Scripture, so I am sharing it with you, today. I would be interested in your response. Thanks, Rod Harrier Scripture: Romans 12:3-8Review:Last week we saw that offering up our body involves sacrifice

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Are the Gates of Hell Prevailing Against Us?

Are the Gates Prevailing? Jesus told His disciples many years ago, “I will build My Church, and the gates of Hell will not prevail against it.”

As the years have gone by, I’ve noticed a growing angst among believers. And the truth is I can easily be one of the them. I so quickly forget just how in control God really is. I often try to take things into my own hands, which is really just another way of saying, “I’m gonna make this happen.” Maybe you’ve struggled at times with the same thoughts I’ve had:

“Are things going to get better in this world?”

“Is the Church being lazy on evangelism?”

“Am I not doing enough?”

“Are my prayers even working?”

“Am I wasting my time?”

“Have I pursued righteousness for nothing?”

“Is Christianity going to be snuffed out?”

“Will my nation ever have a revival?”

“Why won’t people do anything?”

“Why won’t [this person] turn to Christ?”

“Why won’t these mountains move?”

“Have I been faithful for nothing?”

“Where is the reward?”

“Where is the fruit?”

“Why do things not change?”

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