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  1. Christsfreeservant

    For His Name's Sake

    This Was Then I am reading in Matthew 10. Jesus was sending his twelve disciples out to “the lost sheep of the house of Israel,” i.e. to those physical descendants of Abraham (and Sarah) who had not yet believed in Jesus as the Christ (the Messiah), the promised seed of Abraham, who was to...
  2. Christsfreeservant

    Following Jesus Christ

    “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and woke him, saying, ‘Save us, Lord; we are perishing.’ And he said to them, ‘Why are you afraid, O you...
  3. Christsfreeservant

    When God Calls You

    When God calls you to obey Him, Do His will, and not betray Him, Count the cost, ‘twill not be easy, Not for fun, and not be breezy. Not for you, and not for pleasure, Not so you lay up your treasures, But so you obey Him freely, Do His will and not what’s feely. Go with Him where’re He leads...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    The Lord is My Portion

    “The Lord is my portion; I promise to keep your words. I entreat your favor with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. When I think on my ways, I turn my feet to your testimonies; I hasten and do not delay to keep your commandments. Though the cords of the...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    Returning to Where You Were Persecuted

    “Now at Iconium they entered together into the Jewish synagogue and spoke in such a way that a great number of both Jews and Greeks believed. But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brothers. So they remained for a long time, speaking boldly for the...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    Steadfast in Trials and Tribulations

    “Righteous are you, O Lord, and right are your rules. You have appointed your testimonies in righteousness and in all faithfulness. My zeal consumes me, because my foes forget your words. Your promise is well tried, and your servant loves it. I am small and despised, yet I do...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Clouds and Thunder

    Clouds and thunder, days of hunger, Enemies lurking, liars working, Not good fellows, armies bellow, All asunder, bad men blunder. Time is ticking, truth not clicking, Faith in God to wise men sticking. Foolishness is now accepted, Truth of God is intercepted. Truth and lies now interchanging...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Let Your Heart Take Courage

    “Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. “I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of...
  9. Christsfreeservant

    Why Was Jesus Hated?

    Jesus Christ, Who is the Son of God, Taught the narrow way, Not the way that’s broad. Did not participate He In the ways of man But He followed God, And He lived God’s plan. Walked the narrow way, Led a righteous life, Obeyed God’s commands, Free from sin and strife. Shared the gospel truth...
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Bless Those Who Persecute You

    “Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is...
  11. Christsfreeservant

    Awaken the Dawn

    Psalm 57 is a psalm of lament. The psalmist experienced some type of disaster in his life which engulfed him like a violent storm. He was hotly pursued by his enemies who, to him, were like lions or ravenous beasts just waiting to devour him with their sharp tongues. They tried to trip him up...
  12. Christsfreeservant

    Rescued from My Strong Enemy

    “He sent from on high, he took me; he drew me out of many waters. He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me. They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a broad place...
  13. TheWayOfHoliness

    A call for endurance: The Christian life is a marathon, not a sprint.

    “Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.” (Revelation 14:12 ESV) Remember, brothers and sisters, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will face persecution. It will be a hard struggle, and we will face many...
  14. O

    Imprisoned For Christ (Ephesians 4:1-3)

    Hello folks. Today is the analysis on Ephesians 4:1-3, a passage which discussed how Christians may become prisoners, for professing their faith. Date May 14, 2024 | Prisoners for the Lord Verse Ephesians 4:1-3 (NIV): "As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of...
  15. O

    Pray for Ashbeel Baber Ghouri, a Christian high school student arrested for his faith

    Hello folks. In Pakistan, Ashbeel Baber Ghouri was imprisoned for speaking out against Islamic ideals to his friend. Ashbeel Baber Ghouri, a 12th-grade student from the Punjab region of Pakistan was arrested in March 2024 for blasphemy against Islam for stating his Christian beliefs in front of...
  16. O

    2 Timothy 3:12 - Persecuted Christians

    Hello folks. Lately, our world has seen an uptick in persecuted Christians. @LoricaLady and @totallylovedbygod have discussed how Christians in Asia and Africa have been harmed or hurt by others, or have been impacted negatively by society as a whole. Today, we will be analyzing 2 Timothy 3:12...
  17. Christsfreeservant

    We Just Have to Move On

    “When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him, who went and entered a village of the Samaritans, to make preparations for him. But the people did not receive him, because his face was set toward Jerusalem. And when his...
  18. Christsfreeservant

    Are We Able?

    Then the mother of the sons of Zebedee came up to him with her sons, and kneeling before him she asked him for something. And he said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Say that these two sons of mine are to sit, one at your right hand and one at your left, in your kingdom.” Jesus...
  19. Christsfreeservant

    Putting Our Necks on The Line

  20. Tranquil Bondservant

    Church History Thread

    I thought that it would be a good idea to have a thread dedicated to posting thoughts/discussions on events or people from Church history or the Church fathers. The topic itself can be very edifying as it can involve things like sharing in the experiences and thoughts of the early Church, the...