Posted by anointedplace on July 15, 2015 · 2 Comments
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him. In love He predestined us to adoption as … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on February 6, 2015 · Leave a Comment
1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. The Lord meets everyone in the place where we are always found; in our hopes and dreams. Unfortunately, this is the same exact place Satan meets us as well. In this place lays our battlefield. … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on December 12, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Deuteronomy 7:7-8 7 It was not because you were more in number than any other people that the LORD set his love on you and chose you, for you were the fewest of all peoples, 8 but it is because the LORD loves you and is keeping the oath that he swore to your fathers, … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on January 3, 2014 · 2 Comments
1 Corinthians 1:27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on August 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Commentary on Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore – In view of what has been … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on March 10, 2012 · 2 Comments
Ministry is about displaying God’s grace and mercy by using the worthless to do the impossible which will last an eternity. No, it is not always sunshine and that one person that you are disciplining doesn’t always get it. But as ministers we set aside our comfort and bear all for the sake of others.
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Posted by anointedplace on February 4, 2012 · 2 Comments
Psalm 119:104 Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 106 I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. 107 I am severely afflicted; give me life, O Lord , according … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on September 18, 2011 · 3 Comments
We live in a day when everyone insists on his or her personal rights. The courts of law are full of people who feel their “rights” have been infringed upon grievously. It is the theme in every lawyer’s office. “You have your rights,” the highway billboard shouts to passing passengers. While pastoring in the U. … Continue reading →
Posted by anointedplace on May 1, 2011 · 1 Comment
1 Corinthians 5:9-13 (English Standard Version) 9I wrote to you in my letter(A) not to associate with sexually immoral people— 10(B) not at all meaning(C) the sexually immoral of this world, or the greedy and swindlers, or idolaters,(D) since then you would need to go out of the world.11But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone(E) who bears … Continue reading →
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Posted by anointedplace on April 1, 2011 · 2 Comments
Is church today about the Gospel of Jesus Christ or self affirmation? This question kept coming back to me since I finished reading the Book of Acts. I’m now studying 1 Corinthians and again the state of the Gospel message within the church community arose. So how much value do we place on Christ? How … Continue reading →
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Weight of It All
Posted by anointedplace on August 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Hebrews 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Commentary on Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore – In view of what has been … Continue reading →
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