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576. Breathe

John 6:56-69

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Lori Wagner

... never had before experienced. In that moment, they transfigured from disciples to apostles. This experience of breathing in the Holy Spirit’s presence, energy, and power became what was known as a “baptism of fire.” It enabled early evangelists for Jesus to persevere beyond any human capacity. It was as though they were zapped with the voltage of ten thousand strands of lightning. Their brains and hearts were rewired, and their souls readied. By the time of the third century, paying attention to and ...

577. Whose Fault Is It?

Luke 13:1-9

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Wayne Brouwer

... call back to you who one day will have your turn to cross it, ‘Be of good cheer, my brothers, for I feel the bottom and it is sound.’” Somehow, by the grace of God, when we stop pointing fingers of blame and start grasping heavenly hands, the perseverance of patience carries us through, and we know the end of the matter as did Job and Dr. Gossip. God will not leave us alone forever. God will answer our questions in time or eternity. God will resolve the problems of life’s inequities and give us a ...

578. Faith and Fury

Luke 19:28-40

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Lori Wagner

... human. He felt what we feel. He had the same bodily make up that we ourselves have. He knew what it felt like to experience extreme stress, to feel out of control, to question and doubt, even to despair. And yet he persevered. What allowed him to persevere with that kind of faith in the midst of that level of turmoil? Faith. Strong faith. Deep faith. Faith that he had secured within himself with the help of God within those 40 days of his preparation those three years prior, and which had sustained him ...

579. The Final Outcome Is Not in Doubt

Luke 18:1-8; Heb 11:1

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John P. Jewell

Here's a critical issue for living. The final outcome is not in doubt! Life is not like an NBA basketball game where victory hangs in the balance until the last second and the crowd sits on the edge of their seats waiting to see who will prevail. In God's universe, good will triumph! The right will prevail! Justice is certain! However, It is only with the eyes of faith we can see the outcome. The letter to the Hebrews says, "...faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen ...

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