Posted by anointedplace on April 11, 2020 · 1 Comment
When we are asked the simple question about what the meaning of Easter is or why did Jesus Christ, Immanuel came and died? What have we been accustomed to reciting as our standard response? What do hear in every Sunday school report in every church, in every denomination, and at every opportunity? What is … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on February 19, 2018 · Leave a Comment
As a follower of Christ, the one thing that I hear more than the request for prayer is the opposition of it. Those that oppose it aren’t by the people who follow Jesus Christ but those who are against the “Christian Faith”. People who have said that they were once believers until they learned “the … Continue reading →
Category Bible, Brokenness, Christian, community, Depravity, Election, Humility, Illumination, Jesus Christ, mankind, Prayer, Suffering, Teachings, Truth, unity, Word of God · Tagged with Christ, Christ Jesus, Disciple, farmer, goat, God, Gospel of Matthew, Grace, Jesus, judgment, Justice, Last Judgment, Matthew 13, Mercy, Parable of Sower, seed, sheep, trials
Posted by anointedplace on December 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Matthew 13 24 He presented another parable to them: “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while people were sleeping, his enemy came, sowed weeds[a] among the wheat, and left. 26 When the plants sprouted and produced grain, then the weeds also appeared. 27 The landowner’s slaves came to him and said, ‘Master, … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on September 16, 2015 · 1 Comment
Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to Me, all [a]who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is [b]easy and My burden is light.” … Continue reading →
Category Brokenness, Christ, community, Faith, Humility, Jesus Christ, Justification, mankind, Reconciliation, Righteousness, Salvation, Sin, Suffering, Ten Commandments, The Gospel, The Law, Understanding, unity · Tagged with Bible, Christ, Christian, God, Gospel of Matthew, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Pharisees, Psalms, The Lord (book)
Posted by anointedplace on June 27, 2014 · 7 Comments
What happens when your good gifts serves as the anchor for your faith but God takes it away? We lose our assurance of faith because we lost focus of our all encompassing sacrifice for all in Jesus, as a relationship with our Heavenly Father is devalued and placed below a comfortable life filled with earthly blessings and recognition.
Category Christ, Christian, community, Doctrine, Election, Faith, Grace, Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, Love, mankind, Mercy, Reconciliation, Salvation, Sin, The Gospel, unity, Word of God · Tagged with alter, blood, Christ, comfort, community, Epistle to the Hebrews, Faith, God, God the Father, Good news, Gospel, Gospel of Matthew, happiness, hebrew, Holy Spirit, Jesu, Jesus Christ, Saint Peter, Sunday, trespasses, vessels
Posted by anointedplace on April 16, 2013 · 2 Comments
Matthew 23 Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: 2 “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. 4 They tie … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on January 13, 2012 · 1 Comment
Matthew 5:14-16 14 l“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 mNor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so nthat1 they may see your … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on June 29, 2011 · 5 Comments
Ephesians 2:1-5, 8-9 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3among whom we all once lived in the passions … Continue reading →
Category Christian, community, Election, Faith, Grace, Holy Spirit, Illumination, Jesus Christ, Love, mankind, Salvation, Sin, The Gospel, The Law, unity · Tagged with Christ, Christianity, Father God, God, God's love, Jesus, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord's Prayer, Sin
Posted by anointedplace on March 22, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Being Mocked: The Essence of Christ‘s Work, Not Muhammad‘s February 08, 2006 by John Piper Topic: The Person of Christ What we saw this past week in the Islamic demonstrations over the Danish cartoons of Muhammad was another vivid depiction of the difference between Muhammad and Christ, and what it means to follow each. Not … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on October 12, 2010 · 14 Comments
Over the past year or so my heart has been heavy and burden about us; Christians. I have a heavy heart because when I look at us I don’t see Spirit filled believers. I see us as people who have been told all our lives what to do and how to be. I see questions … Continue reading →
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This Little Light of Mine
Posted by anointedplace on January 13, 2012 · 1 Comment
Matthew 5:14-16 14 l“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 mNor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so nthat1 they may see your … Continue reading →
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