John Weaver
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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit
What does it mean to be poor in spirit? Matthew 5:3 has been used to persuade a person that they cannot know they are saved and still be poor in spirit.
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The Simplicity that is in Christ
One of the greatest dangers facing Christianity today is the same as it was 2,000 years ago. Paul wrote to the church at Corinth that he feared their minds were being corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
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Pride
PRIDE: A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's accomplishments.
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Fathers
Father's Day. What is it? How should we celebrate? In this country, the average amount a person spends on gifts is $115.00! If dads are not honored, it is not because insufficient money is spent.
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When Our Nation Mocks God
In 1957, as a small Amish boy, I started my first grade in the brand-new Walker Twp. Elementary School in Juniata Co Pa. Our teacher read from the Bible and prayed as we began the day. I spent three of my years in this public school.
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The Strange Woman
Proverb 5 is a warning concerning the enticing woman. That path will lead downward to death and hell. We cannot afford to be ignorant of the many tools and devices at Satans disposal to entice men to wickedness.
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I Will have Mercy
One time, Jesus was in a house having a meal when publicans and sinners crowded around Him. They wanted to hear more from Him. He had a message that resonated with them, but it upset the Pharisees, who were the religious people of their day.
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Fallen from Grace
I am astonished at the people who continue to try to keep the law for righteousness. When the Bible speaks of “the law” it is the old covenant Law of Moses. The law has been replaced by a new and better covenant. Jesus came and fulfilled the law. He was the only person who ever kept the law perfectly.
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Who Needs to Confess?
There is a lot of confusion amongst professing Christians concerning our need to confess our sins and what it will accomplish.
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Fear Not
When Angels spoke to people they often said, Fear not. Jesus told us to Fear not. Yet many, many people, believers and unbelievers alike, struggle with fear.
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New Covenant Versus Old Covenant
The laws that God made and gave to Moses are called the Old Covenant. It includes, but is not limited to, the Ten Commandments. This was basically an agreement from God that, if obeyed, a blessing would follow. If not obeyed, you would be punished.
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My Yoke is Easy
Is the Christian life easy? Or is it hard? It is tragic how many people believe that it is hard to live the Christian life.
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When the Old Still Hurts
Many years ago, I sprained my ankle very badly. I went to the doctor expecting that it would be broken. He said that it was not broken, but it would have been better if it was. What?
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The Grace of God
The grace of God is probably my favorite topic to write or to preach about.
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Does a Christian have to Tithe?
I read an article about a ball player who was being applauded for declaring that he would tithe. He had signed a five year contract for 125 million dollars. He said that he would give 12.5 million dollars over 5 years.
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An Attitude of Gratitude
This should describe every believer that names the name of Christ: "In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you” (1 Thess. 5:18)
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Is God a God of Mercy or of Wrath?
Many know that the Bible states that God is angry with the wicked. Few know that Jesus said that God “is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil” (Luke 6:35).
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Authority
As I look at the world that we live in, I see disrespect of authority like never before in my lifetime. There are whole populations of people who are saying, We will not respect the law. We will do whatever we want regardless of what the law.
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Joy in Temptation
COUNT IT ALL JOY WHEN YOU FALL INTO DIVERS TEMPTATIONS (James 1:2).
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Pulling Down of Strongholds
“PULLING DOWN OF STRONGHOLDS” When you see these words, what comes to your mind?
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Witchcraft
WITCHCRAFT: The use of spells, invocation of spirits, communication with the devil or a familiar spirit or medium.
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Do Not Fear
What is today the most disobeyed, neglected, and ignored commandment that Jesus gave? 144 times in scripture, I find these words, “Fear not.” This is not talking about the fear of God. That is a completely different kind of fear. The fear that we that will look at is about worry, anxiety, fret, etcetera.
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Christian or Disciple?
Many people consider themselves to be a Christian. A lot less people would say that they are disciples of Jesus. Jesus never used the word ‘Christian,’ but He often used the word ‘disciple.’ He used this word not only for the twelve men who followed Him, but also for anyone else who followed him, or anyone who would follow him in the future.
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Obey the Higher Powers...Today?
What is the right thing for a Christian to do when the government asks us to do things that we would rather not do? In the last few months, we have seen our rights being taken away like never before in history. So many things don’t pass the smell test.
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Joy in Temptation
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation, for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love him” (James 1:12). These powerful verses may shake our thinking a bit!
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Treasure Your Wife
The Christian is supposed to love his neighbor, and since his wife is his nearest neighbor, she should be his deepest love. - Martin Luther
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Legalism - Worse than Adultery
The word “Legalism” is defined as, “Excessive adherence to a law or formula.”
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Why did Jesus Come to Earth?
How would you respond if someone were to ask you the following two questions: Why do you think Jesus came to earth, and in what way did you personally benefit from it?
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Evangelism
‘E-van'ge-lism’: the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. To evangelize was the last commandment that Jesus gave before his departure. Go ye into all the world, and teach them to observe all the things that Jesus had taught over the last three years.
I have felt that evangelizing is a weak area with many Anabaptist-type churches. Yes, there are individuals who are active in local ministries, thank God. And many support foreign missions. But to be active in local outreach has never been very strong.
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Do Not Fear
Which of Jesus’ commandments do you think is the most disobeyed, neglected, and ignored today?
I once heard Brother Zac Poonen, a wise and gifted Bible scholar, say that he believed the most neglected commandment is the one that says to “Fear not.” When Brother Zac made this statement, he supported it by saying that the words “Fear not” are found in Scripture 144 times. Now, when talking about fear, he is not referring to the fear of God; this is a completely different kind of fear. The fear he was talking about, and the fear we will look at in this article, is the fear that involves things such as worry, anxiety, fret, etc.
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Church Rules or No Church Rules
Is it God’s will for churches to create rules and standards? I wonder if I am incredibly brave for asking this question. Maybe I am incredibly crazy. Or perhaps, I am a little bit of both.
I have actually thought a lot about questions regarding the church and making rules. I finally felt that I should take an honest look and try my best to find the answer. Many of you have encouraged me and blessed me for searching. May we continue to be gracious toward each other, even if our opinions differ!
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Two Men: One Religious, One Humble
During one of Jesus’ sermons here on earth, He began to tell a parable. In His story, He was specifically targeting a group of people who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others (Luke 18:9).
His parable began by introducing two men who entered the temple to pray. Both of these men seemed to be good. The prayers of the two men, however, were very different.
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