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Giving it all to the Lord, then Grabbing it all back.

February 23, 2010

“When WE meet needs, we never learn to depend on God.  Depend on Him!

Good morning!  Exactly how real is our walk with God?  Have you ever made a major request of God at a church alter only to stand to your feet and wonder how to make it happen in your own [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 5

February 10, 2010

Talking to God vs. Others
With this point, I will first discuss the negative aspect—talking to others.  This is simply another way to say ‘gossip’; and in this context, we are referring specifically about talking to others about our leaders.  Jude 1:16 says, “These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 4

February 8, 2010

Motivation vs. Manipulation
We can positively and beneficially influence our leaders through motivation.  I Timothy 6:1 says, “Let as many servants as are under the yoke (joined together) count their own masters (leaders, or employers) worthy of all honour that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed (spoken against).  This does not tell [...]

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How to Influence Others, Part 3

February 5, 2010

Submission vs. Resistance
The Bible says in Hebrews 13:17, “Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy and not with grief…”  The message that the Apostle Paul is giving us here is quite clear: [...]

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