Tag Archives: separation from God

August 14 – Tearing Down the Sin Barrier

Posted on 08/14/2019 by rockyfort

John 1:19-34; 1 Chronicles 7-8; Zephaniah 3 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, ‘Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!’” (John 1:29 NKJV) The religious leaders had been grilling … Continue reading →

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July 31 – Fear No More!

Posted on 07/31/2019 by rockyfort

1 Corinthians 15:35-58; 2 Kings 11; Micah 2 “The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:56-57 … Continue reading →

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November 7 – Overcoming Temptation in a World of Sin

Posted on 11/07/2018 by rockyfort

Jeremiah 40-42 Hebrews 4 “For our high priest is able to understand our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he did not sin. Let us, then, feel very sure that we can come before God’s … Continue reading →

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November 21 – Death, Judgment, and Finding Grace

Posted on 11/21/2017 by rockyfort

1 Peter 4; Jeremiah 37-38; Psalm 137 Social Media has reminded us of the existence of eternity and judgment in the last few days. You may have noticed on the news that Charles Manson died. He was the head of … Continue reading →

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September 23 – Sinless Imperfections?

Posted on 09/23/2017 by rockyfort

1 John 1; 2 Chronicles 34; Psalm 89:19-37 According to some in the Christian community, they no longer sin. Once they accept Christ as their Savior, they no longer commit any kind of sin. They just don’t do that. John … Continue reading →

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August 13 – Grace and Truth

Posted on 08/13/2017 by rockyfort

John 1:1-18; 1 Chronicles 5-6; Zephaniah 2 It was one of those days. I had to run some errands before I got to the airport to travel overseas for a mission trip. Everyone else decided that this day was a … Continue reading →

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June 12 – Grace

Posted on 06/12/2016 by rockyfort

2 Samuel 11:26—12:10 13-15; Psalm 32; Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36—8:3 At the end of the service a lady who had been listening intently came to the pastor to ask a question about the sermon. “Are you saying that if you … Continue reading →

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June 5 – Switching Teams

Posted on 06/05/2016 by rockyfort

1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30; Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17 Free agency has caused some strange situations in sports. None of those situations are stranger than those cases where a player switches from one rival team to another. The star, once … Continue reading →

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April 7 – The Price of Restoration

Posted on 04/07/2014 by rockyfort

Matthew 27:32-66; Deuteronomy 7-8; Job 7 “Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: ‘They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.’” … Continue reading →

Posted in Devotional Thoughts | Tagged Cross, crucifixion, Forgiveness, Grace, Jesus on the cross, mocking Jesus, Relationship with God, religious leaders, restoration, restored relationshp, Romans, Rome, separation from God, sin, the weight of sin

Tag Archives: separation from God

August 14 – Tearing Down the Sin Barrier

July 31 – Fear No More!

September 23 – Sinless Imperfections?

August 13 – Grace and Truth

June 12 – Grace

June 5 – Switching Teams

April 7 – The Price of Restoration

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