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    The Priorities Of Jesus And His Family Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 7, 2025
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    This passage seems to reveal how Mary, Joseph and Jesus prioritized God’s things in their routines, regards (or affections), and relationships.

    Today, as we continue our study in the book of Luke, we come to a rather peculiar passage that provides a rare glimpse into Jesus’ childhood. The other gospels vary in how much they share about Jesus before his public ministry begins. Matthew devotes about 48 verses to Jesus’ early years (some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Part To Play Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 13, 2025
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    John had a brief but profound ministry, fulfilling the part that God called him to play in order to prepare for the coming of Jesus.

    There have been several times over the last few months that I have been reminded about the importance of even small parts on teams or in performances. back up quarterback who comes in for one play because his speed or gift could help move the ball down the field Ballerina who comes in for a single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Him

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 14, 2025
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    Paul's prayer is for us to know Jesus' and His deep love for us. A neat and bold prayer.

    1.19.25 Ephesians 3:14–21 (EHV) 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the entire family in heaven and on earth receives its name. 16 I pray that, according to the riches of his glory, he would strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Happens When Grace Isn't Enough?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 24, 2025
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    Jesus' hometown rejected him, even though they were impressed with His words of grace. Why? How did Jesus react? Is grace enough for you?

    1.26.25 Luke 4:16–30 (EHV) 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thank God For The Thorns

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2025
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    How do we respond to the thorns that just won't go away? Paul gives a great example and encouragement in what to do.

    2.16.25 2 Corinthians 12:7b–10 (EHV) 7 I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me, so that I would not become arrogant. 8 Three times I pleaded with the Lord about this, that he would take it away from me. 9 And he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus, The Son Of God Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025
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    The genealogy of Jesus reveals several things to us - but primarily his heritage as the Son of God.

    In recent years, ancestry and genealogy has been a growing trend. One of the largest and most popular ancestry companies was sold 4 years ago for $4.7b. There is something in us that wants to understand more about where we are from and from whom we descend. Unfortunately, for many of us, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Some Truths About Temptation Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 18, 2025
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    Jesus' temptation in the wilderness gives us some insights that we should keep in mind as we face temptation.

    Luke 4:1–13 ESV And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing during those days. And when they were ended, he was hungry. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, ...read more

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    Approach The Throne With Confidence

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 19, 2025
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    Afraid of God? Sure that God can't help you or won't? Think again. This text encourages to approach the throne of grace with confidence.

    3.9.25 Hebrews 4:14–16 14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest, who has gone through the heavens, namely, Jesus the Son of God, let us continue to hold on to our confession. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is Jesus To You? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 24, 2025
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    We all face judgments from other people. Jesus faced that too. As He began his earthly ministry, Jesus experienced two completely different responses from two different towns. How will you respond?

    People make judgments about us all of the time. It’s not so much that they are judgmental, but that they get to meet us or get to know us based on certain associations. I know, by virtue of the fact that I’m a pastor, when I introduce myself to people, they make an immediate judgment. If they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great Reveal

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 28, 2025
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    Paul speaks of veils and unveiling in a comparison of law and gospel on a Transfiguration Sunday. A deep text to work through.

    3.2.25 2 Corinthians 3:7–18 (EHV) 7 If the ministry that brought death (which was engraved in letters on stone) came with glory, so that the Israelites could not look directly at the face of Moses because of the glory of his face (though it was fading), 8 how will the ministry of the spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Don't Live Your Life Like A Drowning Rat

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 3, 2021
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    Everyone eventually becomes tired and worn out from life. God has the remedy. Wait.

    2.7.21 Isaiah 40:27–31 27 Why do you speak, O Jacob? O Israel, why do you say, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and justice for me is ignored by my God”? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the eternal God. He is the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God Is For Us, So The Losers Are The Winners

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 19, 2021
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    God is FOR us, not AGAINST us. How do we KNOW this? What does this mean for us?

    2.21.21 Romans 8:31–39 31 What then will we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also graciously give us all things along with him? 33 Who will bring an accusation against God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Plant A Seed, And See What Happens

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 19, 2024
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    Epaphras brought the Gospel to Colossae, and powerful things happened through the Word. That's what planting the seed of the Gospel does.

    6.23.24 Colossians 1:3–8 Trinity Lutheran, Bay City 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints 5 because of the hope that is stored up for you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be What You Are Called To Be. Let God Be God In The Process

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 25, 2024
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    Timothy's call as a young pastor would be difficult work, like a soldier going to war. What were Paul's principles for his life, and for all Christians in some senses? Find out.

    7.7.24 2 Timothy 2:1–13 (EHV) Trinity Ev. Lutheran, Bay City 1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Entrust the things you heard from me, in the presence of many witnesses, to faithful men who will also be able to teach others. 3 Share hardships as a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dear God, Why Don't You Do Something?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 18, 2022
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    Habakkuk was frustrated with the lack of faith and the immorality in the Israelites. God had an answer for him and for us.

    11.20.22 Habakkuk 1:1–3, 2:1-4 1 The threatening oracle which the prophet Habakkuk saw. 2 How long, LORD, must I cry for help, but you do not listen? I call out to you, “Violence!” but you do not save! 3 Why do you cause me to see injustice? Why do you overlook misery? Devastation and violence ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran