Posts with the tag “temptation”

The Weight of Consequences
by Ed Newton on July 16th, 2024
"Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap." - Galatians 6:7   God’s forgiveness is boundless and His grace unfathomable. When we stumble and fall, He is quick to extend His mercy, offering us a fresh start and a new beginning. But this does not mean there are not moments when the consequences of our actions linger long after we have sought forgiveness. W...  Read More
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Setting Guardrails
by Ed Newton on April 2nd, 2024
"Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." - Psalm 119:105   In life, we often encounter situations where the line between right and wrong may blur, and the path ahead seems uncertain. In these moments, setting guardrails becomes essential—a deliberate decision to establish boundaries that protect us from veering off course and straying into danger. The Bible provides us with numerous ...  Read More
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The Power of Prayer in Overcoming Temptation
by Ed Newton on November 8th, 2023
"Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." - Matthew 26:41   In the midst of life's challenges and temptations, you possess a powerful strategy: prayer. Jesus Himself emphasized the significance of prayer as a means to resist temptation and stay aligned with God's will. Matthew 26:41 captures this truth: "Watch and pray so that you wil...  Read More
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The Power of Scripture in Overcoming Temptation
by Ed Newton on November 7th, 2023
"I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you." - Psalm 119:11   In your journey of faith, you will undoubtedly encounter temptations and the schemes of the devil. However, there is a powerful strategy at your disposal: the Word of God. Psalm 119:11 reminds us of the potency of Scripture in the battle against temptation: "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not...  Read More
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Imitating Jesus
by Ed Newton on February 8th, 2023
“Dear friend, don’t let this bad example influence you. Follow only what is good. Remember that those who do good prove that they are God’s children, and those who do evil prove that they do not know God.” - 3 John 1:11  Over the last couple of days, we have discussed the “blue check” of social media. For those who do not spend a large amount of time on social media, platforms like Instagram, Twit...  Read More
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Armored Up
by Ed Newton on January 7th, 2023
“’Get out of here, Satan,’ Jesus told him. ‘For the Scriptures say, You must worship the Lord your God and serve only Him.’ Then the devil went away, and angels came and took care of Jesus.” - Matthew 4:10-11  When it comes to facing temptations, Jesus gave us the perfect blueprint to follow. As we have seen over the past few days, Satan tempted Jesus on three different occasions. And here we are,...  Read More
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Avoiding Temptation
by Ministry Support on November 2nd, 2022
“Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak!” - Matthew 26:41  Are you struggling with sin? Is there a sin in your life that no matter how hard you try, you just can’t seem to overcome it? We have spent a lot of time discussing obedience recently. You might have followed along with us and thought something like this:  “Pastor, I...  Read More
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The King of Rebels
by Ministry Support on May 2nd, 2022
“And if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead lives in you, then He who raised Christ from the dead will also bring your mortal bodies to life through His Spirit who lives in you” (Romans 8:11).All those led by God’s Spirit are God’s sons (Romans 8:14). You have a divine stamp of approval on your life by your Father, the King of heaven and earth, and there’s a mission signed and sealed ...  Read More
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