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B Ready
Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Be Alert!
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
The Bible teaches us that we are to be alert watching for the return of Jesus
"Be ALERT!" There are many Christians WAITING for the return of Jesus Christ -- but not that many who are WATCHING for the return of Christ! The Bible doesn’t teach us to wait for His return; we are to WATCH for His return! What then is the difference between WAITING and WATCHING? Would ...read more
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2. Be Respectful
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
The Bible teaches us that it is important for the leaders and those they lead to love and respect each other
"Be Respectful!" TEXTS: 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Stephen Hawkins is one of the finest scientist in the world today, with a mind so brilliant that he has been compared to Einstein and others who have shaped the world with their keen intellect. Yet, with his mind in perfect working order his body ...read more
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3. Be Thoughful
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
A major responsibility of the church is to be THOUGHFUL about relationships
“BE THOUGHFUL!” We have been talking about the Rapture of the Church and What we are to do while watching. 1. The Rapture is sure and we are to stay awake and watch for it. 2 Honoring the Leadership . God created the family. God used the same idea when creating His church ... it is to ...read more
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4. Be Elated
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
Biblical joy is not a simple feeling but a frame of mind
“BE ELATED!” TEXT: 1 Thess. 5:16 One of the 3 great promises of the Declaration of Independence (i.e. "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”) is the pursuit of happiness ... or joy. Biblical joy goes far beyond mere happiness ... in fact it is much greater than simple ...read more
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5. Be Always Prayful
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
One of the most neglected parts of being a Christian is often our prayer life
“PRAY CONTINUALLY” 1 Thess. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. A young boy once made a point on the importance of praying with a family who had invited him to dinner. The boy at age six had been taught that it was important to give thanks to God before each meal. As the host family sat at the ...read more
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6. Be Thankful
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
The Bible teaches that "GRATEFULNESS" is the normal quality of a Christian’s life
"BE THANKFUL!" One of the most important qualities we can develop as a Christian is that of "Thankfulness!" There are few characteristics that will influence our lives more than this one ... it can affect every area of our lives positively if we are careful to nurture it in our life! For the ...read more
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7. Be Real
Contributed on Mar 17, 2008
The final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be REAL
"BE REAL!" And now we arrive at the final command of Paul to the Church in expectation of the rapture, it is the command to be Real! Because our nature tends to slide toward unfaithfulness, as time passes. Is it ok to be faithful once, some times, most of the time; or does God really ask ...read more