Don’t confuse pleasure with joy
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The dictionary’s definition for “joy” is missing just a couple of words to make it align with the biblical definition of joy. Christians need to be aware of this so that we don’t confuse fleeting pleasure with lasting joy. Check out of this podcast. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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“The days of Noah”
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Jesus said His Second Coming would occur at a time in history that was just like the behaviors during “the days of Noah.” For Christians, I think this means there are two vital things we need to be doing. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The prayer before the prayer
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There are two errors that can keep us prayerless. In order to have our hearts prepared to meet with God, we need to pray before we pray. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the messages in our prayer series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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How Paul “reasoned” with unbelievers
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This is the audio of an exclusive video that I shared with my . We are currently in a series of lessons learned from Paul’s second missionary journey. This is the third lesson in this series. My Patreon supporters get exclusive content, as well as early access to content that will be shared publicly at a later date. .
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The Craig and Greg Show: There are no shortcuts
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When you’re trying to accomplish a task it’s natural to want to search for the quickest way to get it done. But what if that’s not the best way? In this episode Greg and I discuss why rejecting shortcuts and persevering through struggles will make you a better leader, and also allow you to help your team get better as well. Join us for some powerful motivation to kick off the new year! Check out of this conversation. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials....
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Grumbling people
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Grumbling people can present a difficulty for a leader. Here are a couple of things godly leaders need to guard against. If you are a leader, you may also want to check out these two related posts: ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The unexpected slap
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Have you ever walked through a door that God so obviously opened just to get smacked by the people on the other side? Let’s talk about the lessons we can learn from that. Check out of this episode of The Podcast. Get more information on my book When Sheep Bite . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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3 hindrances to prayer
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If Jesus needed prayer to start His day, how much more do we need this! Here are three hindrances to consistent and meaningful prayer, and three action steps you can implement immediately to help you overcome these hindrances. Check out of this sermon. I will be elaborating more on the idea of using the words of the Bible to form on our prayers as we continue our series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Year-end review (2024 edition)
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I take some time at the end of each calendar year for a quick recap of everything we have learned during this year at Calvary Assembly of God. Check out of this recap. To access all of these series and the individual sermons in each series, Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Christ’s Advents bring love
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Jesus said there were two proofs that we are His followers, but we can sum it up in one word: Love. Our love must be serving and growing if we want to shine brightly for our Savior and bring glory to our Heavenly Father. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in our Advent series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
info_outlineThe English dictionary has the right definition for joy; unfortunately, all of the examples the dictionary gives for joy are fleeting external things. In order for us to know true joy, we need a Source that is other-worldly.
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