by Bill Elliff
September 20, 2021
When we are filled with God, by His Spirit's indwelling, we begin to understand the purpose for our lives on this earth. On Pentecost, tongues like fire fell along with God’s Spirit on the fledgling believers. They immediately began to speak of Christ in languages they did not know. And, by God’s design, the place was filled with people who were hearing the gospel in their native tongue.
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by Bill Elliff
September 17, 2021
The book of Acts is a model for us of how Christ followers and the church are to function. There is one abundantly clear element throughout the book. They prayed.
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by Bill Elliff
September 16, 2021
There is a great value in simply believing. And out of that faith, bending the knee and acknowledging Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. There is a simple joy in accepting the risen Christ for who He said He is and proved to be. Not no need to lie and deceive and create a false narrative to tell others. Just the joy of knowing and following Him, who is Lord of heaven and earth.
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by Bill Elliff
September 10, 2021
Never be shocked at the reach of Christ. His Spirit and His gospel extend to every single segment of society. He can save anyone—those whose sins are most apparent and those who seem to be religious who are just as lost.
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by Bill Elliff
September 09, 2021
It’s one of the most disgraceful terms in human language. It describes one who lacks courage in the face of a problem or difficulty and can be applied to a young boy or a dying man at the end of his life.
The ultimate coward was Judas, who betrayed Christ. As we study him, we see the defining characteristics of a cowardly life.
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by Bill Elliff
September 09, 2021
What is the most hideous action anyone has ever committed? This is not hard to answer, for it was a sin against the One who least deserved the blow. The worst sin ever committed was by those who condemned and crucified Christ.
And what was Christ’s response to this horrible atrocity?
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by Bill Elliff
September 07, 2021
Jesus prayed (and is praying now) without ceasing. While on the earth, He was in constant communion with the Father. As He came to the end of His life, the Bible records one of His final and most important moments of intercession.
So, what is Christ’s greatest desire for His followers, as expressed in His prayer? His prayer should give us a very practical for us to pray for ourselves and for those who know Him.
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by Bill Elliff
September 06, 2021
The whole point of Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 24 is to clear up our misunderstandings of the second coming of Christ and get us ready. If you want to know the exact time of His coming, you will be disappointed, for only the Father knows that hour.
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by Bill Elliff
September 02, 2021
Eight simple words. But on these words hinges our entire future for eternity. What could be more important? And for the believer in Christ, what could be more compelling? More encouraging?
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by Bill Elliff
August 31, 2021
Most people are stalled in life because they do not know the answer to one question: “Why am I here?” They flounder because the world provides quick and persistent answers. But even when they turn down those roads, they realize quickly that living for ourselves—our pleasure, our comfort, our recognition—is a dead-end street.
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by Bill Elliff
August 30, 2021
The loudest voice in your head determines the direction of your life. You are driven by who you listen to most carefully and how you respond to what is said.
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by Bill Elliff
August 26, 2021
God's primary agenda with man is to bring us back to unwavering dependence on Him. We have wandered since the Garden. Everything since then has been designed to bring us to the end of ourselves and change the object of our faith. The singular question is this: Will you trust in God or yourself?
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