Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.

By James Long, Jr.

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December 28, 2020L4L 55 - Luke 1:67-80 First Christmas Praise- Zechariah's Song: The Benedictus
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Luke 1:67-80 First Christmas Praise- Zechariah's Song: The Benedictus

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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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40min
December 23, 2020L4L 54 - Luke 1:46-55 - Meditations on the Magnificat
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GETTING INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: MEDITATIONS ON THE MAGNIFICAT
James A. Long, Jr.
Philippians 4:10–13; Luke 1:46–55

1. Christmas is about PRAISE (Luke 1)
a. PRAISE must be Personal – vss. 46–47; Psalm 103:1–5 (“my soul,” “my spirit”)
b. PRAISE must be Passionate – vss. 46–47 (“magnifies,” “rejoices”) – Mary’s entire being is caught up in praise to God
c. PRAISE must be in Proper Perspective – vs. 48 (“humble estate,” “servant”)
d. PRAISE must be Practiced and Perceptive (habitual, way or manner of life) – see Hannah’s prayer – 1 Samuel 2:1–10. She knew the Word; she loved the Word; she lived the Word

2. Christmas is about a PERSON: God (“magnifies the Lord,” “rejoices in God”)
a. He Sees – vs. 48; Philippians 2:5–11 (He looked on her and He came down to her)
b. He is Sovereign
3. Christmas is about a PROCLAMATION
The Bad News
a. His Judgment – vss. 51–53 (He brings down the proud and exalts the humble)
The Good News
b. He Saves
c. He Satisfies
d. He Secures
IN CHRIST: YOU HAVE BEEN RANSOMED, RECONCILED, RIGHT STANDING WITH GOD

4. True Worship will result in Gratitude, Love, and Service – vs. 56 (Luke 7:36–50; 18:9–14; 19:1–10)
a. Guilt (deep conviction of sin)
b. Grace (assurance of God’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness)
c. Gratitude (respond in genuine gratitude, loving adoration, and sacrificial service)
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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October 27, 2020L4L 53 - Mark 3:20-35 - Jesus's True Family
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Mark 3:20-35 - Jesus's True Family
Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.
Message Introduction
Four Groups
• Crowd
• Family
• Leaders
• True Family

Responses
• Crowd - Curious
• Family - Concerned, Critical
• Leaders - Condemning
• True Family - Christ-Centered (Trusting and Obeying)

Two Accusations
• Lost His Mind
• League with the Devil

One Defining Quality of the Real Family Member
• Obedience

Message Outline
1. Jesus’s Rejection - Mark 3:20-22
2. Jesus’s Response - Mark 3:23-27
3. Jesus’s Remarkable Proclamation - Mark 3:28-30
4. Jesus’s Real (True) Family - Mark 3:31-35
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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58min
October 20, 2020Psalm 73: Dealing with Disillusionment
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“I Don’t Get It”: Learning Contentment in Discouraging Times
Psalm 73
James Long, Jr.
Practical Steps to Conquer Your Discontentment and Discouragement
1. He Ceased the emotional spiral – identify the feelings you are having – name them (vs. 14-15)
2. He started to think about Community – focus on your responsibilities and relationships with God and others (vs.15-17a)
a. Love Others – think about how you may be impacting others, consider God’s people, and then meet with God’s people
b. Love God – Worship – reorientation of the mind and heart – worship is the place where the Holy Spirit continues to mold you into Christ’s image.
“When people and/or circumstances are big, God is small”
3. He had to come to a place of Clarity– evaluate the thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes underlying the feelings – Is there confused and chaotic thinking present? (vs. 16-20)
Remember – “The Ends”
4. He needed to come to a place of Confession (repentance) – sinful thoughts, words, attitudes, and actions need to be rejected and replaced (vs. 21-22)
5. He needed to be Confident – trust God/faith restored – remind yourself of His goodness, His sovereignty, and His providence (vs. 23-28)
God-centered, Christ-centered (vs. 25)
In Heaven
On Earth
6. He Clung to God – I will not leave you, because You are always at my side (vs. 23)
Cling to Him, hold fast to Him, and remember He is the one who will never let you go
7. He was Counseled by God
Daily “counseling sessions” with the Holy Spirit
8. He Committed his way to Him (vs. 24-28)
Obey regardless of how you feel – turn forcefully to Him
“Christian contentment is that sweet, inward, quiet, gracious frame of spirit, which freely submit to and delight in God’s wise and fatherly disposal in every condition” – Jeremiah Burroughs
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn t
ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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October 12, 2020L4L 51 - Mark 1:20-45 - Jesus is Able and Willing
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Mark 1:21-45 - Jesus is Able and Willing
James Long, Jr. / General

Message Outline: Jesus is Able and Willingness
24 Hours in the Life of Christ
The Power of Christ over Demons (The Casting Out of the Unclean Spirit) Mark 1:21-28
Proclamation
Confrontation
Authentication
The Power of Christ over Disease (The Healing of Peter’s Mother-in-Law and Many Others) Mark 1:29-34
Proof
Power
The Personal Prayer Life of Jesus (Mark 1:35)
For this Reason, I was Born…
The Purpose and Priority of Christ’s Ministry (Preaching) (Mark 1:36-39)
Devoted to the Preaching Ministry – preaching in all towns. He desires that the gospel go to all the world (Mark 16:15)
Deliverance through the Preaching Ministry (John 4:32, 36)
The Passion and Kindness of Christ (The Healing of the Leper) Mark 1:40-45
Condition of the Leper (Mark 1:40)
Compassion of Christ (Mark 1:41)
Cleansing of the Leper (Mark 1:42)
Charge of Christ (Mark 1:43)
Changing places (Mark 1:44-45)
Blessings.
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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October 09, 2020L4L 50 - Romans 8:28-39 - God Is For Us
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In this message, we learn how so many people struggle with fears, insecurities, doubts, and despair. The Scriptures are packed with promises to give us help and hope. Some of the greatest hope is found in learning amazing things about who God is and what He does for His children.
From Romans 8:28-39, we learn that
God exists
God is active.
God reigns.
God governs.
God restores.
God redeems.
God resurrects.
God knows you intimately.
God chose you.
God calls you.
God justifies you.
God will perfect you.
God is for you.
God spared nothing to save you.
God is praying for you.
And God loves you intimately with an everlasting and inexhaustible love.
Does that breathe grace in you and give you hope?
The privilege of knowing God is the greatest blessing that we receive. God has given a general knowledge of Himself in the creation and the conscience. He gives us a special revelation of Himself in His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.

In Scripture, God reveals to us who He is, who we are, and what He requires of us.

As you spend time meditating on who God is and what He has done for you, I pray His grace buoys you. If the revelation of God doesn't assure you, I don't know what can as you go through difficult and challenging days of this life.

So as you listen to this message, sit back and praise God for who He is and what He has done for you.

Blessings.
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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October 08, 2020L4L 49 - Fake Freedom
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People come to thousands of counseling centers worldwide every day in search of freedom. They are looking for freedom from hurt and pain, from habitual life patterns, from discouragement. Yet each day, many of these people leave those counseling centers still enslaved, hurting, and lonely.

Freedom is not found in a mindset that believes that the Bible is only for spiritual things and not relevant to your struggles today. Freedom is not found in a therapy or a particular therapist. Freedom is not even found in a church. Freedom is found only in the cross of Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life.

True freedom comes from living by the grace of God and for the glory of God.

Sit back and learn of true freedom found only in Christ.

Blessings.
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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October 07, 2020L4L 48 - Ephesians 1 - Nine Spiritual Blessings
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In this short devotional taken from Ephesians chapter 1, hear how Paul affirms the glorious reality that believers in the Lord Jesus Christ have been showered with God's kindness, mercy, and grace.

Paul seems to be overcome with emotions as he remembers all that God has done for us in His Son. He encourages the Ephesian believers to remind themselves of their identity in Christ and praise God for what He has done for them.

In this devotional, we will consider nine spiritual blessings granted to those in a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sit back and praise God for all the great things he has done for those of us that are in Christ.

Blessings.
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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Join the free Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life Community: https://jameslongjr.org/community
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October 06, 2020Psalm 103: Amazed by Grace
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In Psalm 103, David offers a praise chorus. It is a praise for God's great love for us. It speaks of the many ways that God has blessed his children.

David is focusing his attention on the good things that God has done for him.

Do you find it easy to complain about life?

We frequently think of the deficits that we have in this life.

In this message, we want to consider the surpluses that we have because of God's work in our lives. Sit back and praise God for all the great things he has done for those of us that are in Christ.

Blessings.
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ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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October 02, 2020Psalm 85: Revive Us, O God
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Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 25 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life’s biggest questions and helps us find God’s solutions to life’s struggles. Learn the power of living by God’s grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
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ABOUT JAMES and LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you seeking hope, wisdom, and practical solutions to life’s challenges? Dr. James Long, Jr., pastor, counselor, and professor with over 30 years of experience, helps people discover God’s solutions to emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. Each episode of Lessons for Life points you to the peace and freedom found in Jesus Christ.
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Join the free Navigator Level of the Lessons for Life Community: https://jameslongjr.org/community
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