Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Do you think God ever gets blamed for bad things today? When problems and bad circumstances enter people’s lives, often they will turn and blame God.
 
 But I need to tell you the truth about this…God is not the author of sin, death, confusion, and evil. God is a good and gracious God. Problems enter our lives for many reasons but most often it is from the choices we make. James 1:13-14
 
Here in Acts 21, the apostle Paul is bound with two chains by the chief captain in Jerusalem (vs. 33). This would end Paul’s public ministry as a free man. No longer would Paul have the liberty to decide where he would go and preach the gospel.

How could this happen? The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that sometimes we often look to blame God? God did not do anything to Paul! Paul brought all of this on himself. Paul made a series of choices that led to all of these problems.

You must understand that every choice you make always has consequences. How can you make godly choices in your life?

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The Lord introduces some great truths in the gospel of John by the use of a vivid illustration. He uses the imagery of the vine to teach us about life in Him and bearing fruit for Him. He tells them 8 times in this chapter that they are to “abide in the vine.”

To abide in Christ means to, to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, and stand. Abide is the imperative of the passage. We have to be commanded to abide because it is not natural for us to do that. 

As we study the great lesson on the vine I want you to come away with this study convinced of the fact that God has a plan and purpose for your life, and nothing will satisfy you like spending your life glorifying Him. 

Let's learn together why it is so crucial for us to abide (remain) in Christ and the key or secret to doing so.

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The Lord introduces some great truths in the gospel of John by the use of a vivid illustration. He uses the imagery of the vine to teach us about life in Him and bearing fruit for Him. He tells them 8 times in this chapter that they are to “abide in the vine.”

To abide in Christ means to, to stay (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy): abide, continue, dwell, endure, be present, remain, and stand. Abide is the imperative of the passage. We have to be commanded to abide because it is not natural for us to do that. 

As we study the great lesson on the vine I want you to come away with this study convinced of the fact that God has a plan and purpose for your life, and nothing will satisfy you like spending your life glorifying Him. 

Let's learn together why it is so crucial for us to abide (remain) in Christ and the key or secret to doing so.

Freedom Ministries
Learn more about Pastor Larry here.
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Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Do you think God ever gets blamed for bad things today? When problems and bad circumstances enter people’s lives, often they will turn and blame God.

But I need to tell you the truth about this…God is not the author of sin, death, confusion, and evil. God is a good and gracious God. Problems enter our lives for many reasons but most often it is from the choices we make. James 1:13-14

Here in Acts 21, the apostle Paul is bound with two chains by the chief captain in Jerusalem (vs. 33). This would end Paul’s public ministry as a free man. No longer would Paul have the liberty to decide where he would go and preach the gospel.

How could this happen? The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that sometimes we often look to blame God? God did not do anything to Paul! Paul brought all of this on himself. Paul made a series of choices that led to all of these problems.
You must understand that every choice you make always has consequences. How can you make godly choices in your life?

Freedom Ministries
Learn more about Pastor Larry here.
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When you remember the fact that our forefathers were seeking to be free from the tyranny of England and desiring religious freedom then you appreciate the fact that the battle cry for the Continental Army was, "No King, but Jesus."

However, as you read this text of the trial of Jesus Christ just prior to His crucifixion, it appears that the battle cry in that day was "Any king but Jesus." The arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ have many interesting highlights. The dialogue between Pilate and Christ is a fascinating study on how people view Jesus Christ. It also shows the uniqueness of Christ and the impact that He had on every person that He had contact with.

You must decide what you are going to do with Jesus Christ. You cannot ignore Him, you better not dismiss Him, you must make a decision. After, there is no one like Jesus.

Freedom Ministries
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When you remember the fact that our forefathers were seeking to be free from the tyranny of England and desiring religious freedom then you appreciate the fact that the battle cry for the Continental Army was, "No King, but Jesus."

However, as you read this text of the trial of Jesus Christ just prior to His crucifixion, it appears that the battle cry in that day was "Any king but Jesus." The arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Christ have many interesting highlights. The dialogue between Pilate and Christ is a fascinating study on how people view Jesus Christ. It also shows the uniqueness of Christ and the impact that He had on every person that He had contact with.

You must decide what you are going to do with Jesus Christ. You cannot ignore Him, you better not dismiss Him, you must make a decision. After, there is no one like Jesus.

Why should You or I or anyone Believe on Jesus Christ?

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John 11 is about an empty tomb. Not Christ’s empty tomb, but Christ’s friend Lazarus’ tomb. He had been dead for four days, but Christ raised him to life. vs. 41-44

With Christ performing a miracle of such magnitude like this (raising Lazarus from the dead) it forced people to get off the fence and make a true decision about Jesus Christ. Life is all about decisions.

There is one decision you will make that will affect you more than you could ever imagine and that’s the decision you make concerning Jesus Christ and the empty tomb. Jesus ended His teaching with a simple question, “Do you believe this?” what Jesus was simply asking was, “Do you believe me?” vs. 25-26

Every person must decide whether to believe or not concerning Jesus and the empty tomb. Why?

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In Christianity, the cross is the main thing! It is the only thing! It is the center piece of who we are and why we do what we do! What Jesus did, the price He paid, the sacrifice He made, the wrath of God that He satisfied and the redemptive work at the cross is the main thing.

Without the cross there is no power, without the cross there is no freedom, without the cross there is no forgiveness, without the cross there is no authority, without the cross there is no strength, without the cross there is no victory, without the cross there’s no peace —there is nothing at all. The cross is the main thing.

The problem that we face today in our modern, contemporary Christian culture is that we have forgotten the purpose, preeminence, and the power of the cross.

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In Christianity, the cross is the main thing! It is the only thing! It is the center piece of who we are and why we do what we do! What Jesus did, the price He paid, the sacrifice He made, the wrath of God that He satisfied and the redemptive work at the cross is the main thing.

Without the cross there is no power, without the cross there is no freedom, without the cross there is no forgiveness, without the cross there is no authority, without the cross there is no strength, without the cross there is no victory, without the cross there’s no peace —there is nothing at all. The cross is the main thing.

The problem that we face today in our modern, contemporary Christian culture is that we have forgotten the purpose, preeminence, and the power of the cross.

Freedom Ministries
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Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show.
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Have you ever noticed how we love to blame others when things fall apart? Do you think God ever gets blamed for bad things today? When problems and bad circumstances enter people’s lives, often they will turn and blame God.
But I need to tell you the truth about this…God is not the author of sin, death, confusion, and evil. God is a good and gracious God. Problems enter our lives for many reasons but most often it is from the choices we make. James 1:13-14
Here in Acts 21, the apostle Paul is bound with two chains by the chief captain in Jerusalem (vs. 33). This would end Paul’s public ministry as a free man. No longer would Paul have the liberty to decide where he would go and preach the gospel. He was now in the hands of the Roman government.
How could this happen? The greatest apostle in the New Testament was mobbed, arrested, jailed, and eventually executed. A person might ask, “Why would God do this to Paul?” Isn’t it sad that sometimes we often look to blame God? God did not do anything to Paul! Paul brought all of this on himself. Paul made a series of choices that led to all of these problems.
You must understand that every choice you make always has consequences. How can you make godly choices in your life?

Freedom Ministries
Learn more about Pastor Larry here.
Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show.
Contact Pastor Larry here