November 13, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: unity
How important is it for Christians to get along? I mean, how critical is it for God-loving, bible- believing, gospel-centered people to love one another, to fellowship together, and to be unified in the truth? Is it essential or is it optional?...
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November 11, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: truth
We live in a day and age when there’s more information than ever at our fingertips. In fact, we hold it in the palm of our hands with our smart phones. And yet, it seems harder and harder to find out what is actually true. Every piece of information seems to come with a spin or someone’s jaded perspective. So how can we find truth, absolute truth?...
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November 9, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
Have you ever seen a kid’s football game where one team comes out and starts warming up and getting ready for the game, and then their opponent comes out and immediately you can tell that they’re better than the first team in every way. They’re bigger. They’re faster. They’re stronger....
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November 6, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
Do you know that one of the keys to living a happy life is having reasonable expectations? That’s true with your marriage, you kids, and your career, but it’s also true with regard to the reality that all who live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted (2 Timothy 3:12)....
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November 4, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
Is there ever a time when it’s actually helpful for your closest friend to go away? Is there an occasion where their departure is a tremendous blessing and benefit to you? Well, Jesus says that there is in John 16....
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November 2, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: 9marks, Love, sacrifice
What do you think is the greatest demonstration of love? Is it giving someone an unbelievably expensive gift? Or is it spending time with them, especially when their sick or dying? Or is it something else? Well, Jesus helps us answer that question in John 15:12-13 when He says, “This is my commandment, that you love one another even as I have loved you. Greater love has ...
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October 30, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: purpose, pruning, vine
Do you ever ask yourself the question, why does God bring hard things into my life? Why does He put trials and tribulations in my path? What’s the purpose?...
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October 28, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: identity
Well, I’m not sure if you’re aware, but identity theft is a major problem in our country right now. It’s when a person steals your name, your credit card, or your personal information and uses them for fraudulent purposes. Now, clearly, it’s unacceptable behavior to steal another person’s identity. And yet, as Christians, we are by definition a people who have so...
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October 26, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: heart
What would you be doing right now if you knew you would not only be killed tomorrow, but that you would also be tortured for an indefinite amount of time before dying? My guess is that you would be desperate to find your own place of peace, comfort, and stability in the midst of the storm. You might even call loved ones, gather friends and family together to be close to yo...
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October 23, 2015
by Steve Thiel
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Category:
The Gospel of John
| Tags: home, heart, Love, Jesus
Have you ever heard of that well known idiom, “Home is where the heart is”? If you’re not familiar, it means that your home will always be the place for which you feel the deepest affection. And often, it’s not a house at all. Instead, it’s a special relationship. So maybe a husband or wife, a parent or child, or a loved one that is so special that nowhere feels ...
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