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Part of the idea behind humble denial is that making sure God is lifted up and not ourselves.. that he is exalted 6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, Saith the Lord of hosts. For the work of…

denial can be equivocated to dying out of our own will and desires. denial can be viewed as good or bad depending on the context used. the good: 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save…

We are reminded that Jesus graciously and intentionally put Himself in our place. We are encouraged to proudly associate with our faith.

Reflections on Psalm 78 We are going to spend a few weeks on Psalm 78 , the second-longest Psalm in the Bible. In case you don’t know, Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm, with 22 sections of about 8 verses each, making 176 verses. Each of those sections is in alphabetical order, with every line in the section…

The Fathers cup The hour had come ( Jn12:23 , 16:32 , 17:1 ) The given cup ( Mt26:39 , 42 ; Lk22:42 ) Jesus knows has to drink the cup ( Jn18:11 ) 11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put the sword into the sheath; the cup which the Father has given Me, shall I not drink it?” Finished last week with ( Jn18:12…

25 Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of my household will be called by even worse names! 26 “But don’t be afraid of those who threaten you. For the time is coming…

Discipling Turns to Drama Beginning in John 13 , we know that Jesus knew he was leaving his earthly ministry, and would no longer have opportunity to pour his teaching into his disciples. John 13:1 “1a Before the Passover Festival, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world to the Father…

This Week’s Theme: A God Who is Unimpeachable Word for the Week is God’s Judgment : God judges the world by identifying and condemning sin and by vindicating and rewarding the righteous. God exercises temporal judgment on the world and on his people; final judgment will take place when Jesus Christ returns.…

Seeing God at Work Among Us “I like work. I really do. I can sit and watch it for hours!” My practice of social interaction, certainly with people I don’t yet know, involves way more listening than talking. Sometimes I overhear people’s conversations or notice what they say in passing. I’m not trying…

The Gospel calls us to respond by dying to self and inviting others to do the same.

Some Corinthians denied the Resurrection of Christ. The Enemy brought Sin Corruption (truth, relationships, Creation) Death The Enemy brings sin, and sin brings death. The Great Contradiction Prosperity in life can produce affliction, while affliction can be transformed for our healing. When they deny…

Last week we began a new series for the season of Lent on the Lord’s Prayer. We’ve entered a sort of University of Prayer as we study this short passage. So as we start this morning, I’d like to ask you to read the passage with me. Pray then like this: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your…

The making of a conscious, informed decision not to accept Jesus Christ or his claims and teaching.

Jesus Christ was denied by the Jewish people He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. See also Mt 11:16–19 ; Mt 13:54–58 ; Mt 26:63–68 ; Lk 4:16–30 ; Jn 5:37–43 ; Ac 4:8–12 ; Ps 118:22 The consequences of denying Jesus Christ Denying Jesus Christ results in judgment The one who rejects…

Jesus is denied by Peter

Love is Always At the Core Love Isn’t OK With Betrayal After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified, “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Love Isn’t OK With Betrayal It Wasn’t the Knowing It wasn’t the why It was how Judas got there It was what would…

Being Remembered for the wrong thing.... for a mistake. In 1962, Brian Epstein, record label Decca were looking to sign an up and coming band. They auditioned two young bands at their studios in London, deciding to sign Brian Poole and the Tremeloes. The one they rejected? A four-piece outfit from Liverpool…

Here comes our unflinching champion!

The love and forgiveness of God is what enables us to rise above our mistakes and become more faithful disciples.

Peter's Denial

Mini-testimony of where I was molested as a kid 20 year addiction 10 commandments bully 4 felonies abandoned my daughter I was my own God Principle 1 : Realize I’m not God. I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable. 3 “Blessed are the poor…

Opening Prayer O God of infinite love and power, we gather together on this Good Friday to reflect on the passion of the Christ. We are utterly humbled in the presence of such love and mercy. Open our hearts this day to the goodness of Good Friday, and fill us with your love and Spirit of holiness. In…

Peter’s denial and restoration is a vibrant picture of the power of Christ’s death and resurrection in one person’s life. We can see ourselves in Peter’s self-protective denial, his grief over his sin, and the pain and joy of Christ’s healing work in his life.