Tag Archives: sacrifice

December 4 – Opening Our Eyes to the Needs All Year Long

Posted on 12/04/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 46-47 1 John 3 “This is how we know what real love is: Jesus gave his life for us. So we should give our lives for our brothers and sisters. Suppose someone has enough to live and sees a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Christ, Christians, Church, disciples, evangelism, faith, followers of christ, God, God's grace, God's love, good news, gospel, Grace, hope, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John, love, ministry, obedience, poverty, Relationship with God, sacrifice, truth, wealth

November 24 – Experiencing God’s Joy in a Sinful World

Posted on 11/24/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 22-23 1 Peter 1 “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged 1 Peter, believe, Cross, don't see Jesus, end result, enduring love, eternal life, faith, filled with joy, financial solutions, First Peter, God's presence, Grace, heaven, indescribable, Jesus Christ, Joy, political solutions, problems, sacrifice, salvation, see Jesus, steeped in sin, trials, undying love for God, walk with Jesus, world of sin | 1 Comment

November 20 – Faith Should Be Seen as Well as Heard

Posted on 11/20/2018 by rockyfort

Ezekiel 14-15 James 2 “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. If … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged actions, agent of God, believer, bread, brothers, deeds, do something, embitter, faith, Go in peace, God will provide, God's love, James, lip service, need clothes, need food, no one helped, non-believer, platitudes, sacrifice, salvation, show them your faith, sisters, What must I do since I've been saved, What must I do to be saved?, words

November 12 – Ready to Face the Last Judgment?

Posted on 11/12/2018 by rockyfort

Jeremiah 51-52 Hebrews 9 “Just as everyone must die once and then be judged, so Christ was offered as a sacrifice one time to take away the sins of many people. And he will come a second time, not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged blameless, Christ, Death, death on the cross, entrance requirements, eternal smackdown, final judgment, hell, Judgment, look at life, offering for sin, paradise, restored fellowship, sacrifice, sacrifice for sin, salvation, Second Coming, take away sins, you can't surprise God

September 29 – Destroying the Walls

Posted on 09/29/2018 by rockyfort

Isaiah 7-8 Ephesians 2 “But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away from God are brought near through the blood of Christ’s death. Christ himself is our peace. He made both Jewish people and those who are not … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Barriers, brought near, Christ broke down the wall, Christ Jesus, Christ's death, citizenship in heaven, Cross, enmity, Ephesians 2, far away, gates of hell, Gentiles, God, good fences make good neighbors, Grace, Jews, Kingdom of Heaven, one people, Paul, peace, Robert Frost, sacrifice, wall, wall destroyers, walls are unnatural

June 4 – When We’re With Him

Posted on 06/04/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 21-22 John 14 “There are many rooms in my Father’s house; I would not tell you this if it were not true. I am going there to prepare a place for you. After I go and prepare a … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Bible, cares of this world, Cross, desires, Father's House, forgive sins, God, good works, heaven, His presence, honor, house, importance, Jesus, Judas, Last Supper, maid, mansions, permanent address, prepare a place, Realtor, relationship with the Father, rest, righteous, rooms, sacrifice, safety, Value, wealth

May 28 – Blessings Should Flow, Not Be a Dead End

Posted on 05/28/2018 by rockyfort

2 Chronicles 4-6 John 10:24-42 “Again some of the people picked up stones to kill Jesus. But he said to them, ‘I have done many good works from the Father. Which of these good works are you killing me for?’ … Continue reading →

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March 30 – Grace In The Shadow Of The Cross

Posted on 03/30/2018 by rockyfort

Judges 9-10 Luke 5:17-39 “Seeing their faith, Jesus said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven.’ The Jewish teachers of the law and the Pharisees thought to themselves, ‘Who is this man who is speaking as if he were God? Only God … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged amazing love, claim of divinity, dig a hole, faith, forgive sins, forgiveness comes from God, four friends, God, Good Friday, Grace, healing, Jesus, Jesus forgives, Jesus heals, Kingdom of God, meditate, Old Testament, paralyzed man, penalty for sins, Pharisees, priest pronounced forgiveness, rooftop, sacrifice, shadow of the cross, willing to die

March 24 – Seeing Needs Around Us

Posted on 03/24/2018 by rockyfort

Joshua 16-18 Luke 2:1-24 “Mary and Joseph also went to offer a sacrifice, as the law of the Lord says: ‘You must sacrifice two doves or two young pigeons.’” (Luke 2:24) Whenever members of the royal family do something it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged birth of Jesus, brothers and sisters in Christ, can't afford a lamb, career, carpenters, celebration, feed the people, festiva, hard times, health issues, imitate God, Jesus, Joseph, judging, just won't work, King, King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Mary, minister, Paul, piety, poor choices, poverty, purification, royal family, sacrifice, salvation gift, two doves, two pigeons, wealth

March 21 – Out With the Old, In With the New

Posted on 03/21/2018 by rockyfort

Joshua 7-9 Luke 1:21-38 “Now Elizabeth, your relative, is also pregnant with a son though she is very old. Everyone thought she could not have a baby, but she has been pregnant for six months. God can do anything!” (Luke … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: sacrifice

December 4 – Opening Our Eyes to the Needs All Year Long

November 24 – Experiencing God’s Joy in a Sinful World

November 20 – Faith Should Be Seen as Well as Heard

November 12 – Ready to Face the Last Judgment?

September 29 – Destroying the Walls

June 4 – When We’re With Him

March 30 – Grace In The Shadow Of The Cross

March 24 – Seeing Needs Around Us

March 21 – Out With the Old, In With the New

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