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A Theology of Rest

Ecclesiastes 5: 10 – 6: 7, 1 Timothy 6: 6-10, 17-21 July 14, 1985, Sermon no. 43, Ebenezer Pres. Church by Jefferis Kent Peterson A Theology of Rest It seems that wherever I have gone these past few weeks, I have been talking to people about the need for a day of rest.  Our Protestant work ethic has made  us feel guilty if we take even so much as one day off.   But in the O. T., the people were…

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An Appeal to Heaven

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Jesus Our Sabbath, part 2.

Jesus is our Sabbath rest - part 2

This missive was written in response to a friend who has insisted that Saturday is the only day for worship. Part 1 is here Summary: Come to ME, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest (Sabbath) Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest (Sabbath)  for your souls. Matthew 11:28–29 Rick as I read through your letter,…

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Forgiveness - Why We Need It.

Forgiveness – Why WE Need It. Anger, bitterness and Unforgiveness can lead to health problems: Unforgiveness is classified in medical books as a disease. According to Dr. Steven Standiford, chief of surgery at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, refusing to forgive makes people sick and keeps them that way.With that in mind, forgiveness therapy is now being used to help treat diseases,…

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Escapism vs. Enduring Persecution for Faithfulness

Doing the Master’s Will  Ephesians 5:15–16 ESV Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Matthew 24:45–46 ESV “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he…

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Escapism vs. Enduring Persecution for Faithfulness

Doing the Master’s Will  Ephesians 5:15–16 ESV Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Matthew 24:45–46 ESV “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his master has set over his household, to give them their food at the proper time? Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so doing when he…

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Holy Spirit, the Giver of Gifts

Holy Spirit, Giver of Gifts Acts 2:1-13 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 ESV Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance…

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Spiritual Gifts, The Holy Spirit, The Giver of Spiritual Gifts

The Holy Spirit Gives Gifts as He wills We are to desire the gifts of the Spirit, especially that we may prophesy.

Holy Spirit, Giver of Gifts Acts 2:1-13 1 Corinthians 12:4–11 ESV Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. For to one is given through the Spirit the utterance of…

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Movie Review: Spaceman

Spaceman is a Netflix Movie staring Adam Sandler.  It should have been called Sandman for its ability to put all but the most dedicated viewer to sleep.     Did you watch the ABC TV show called Lost?  I watched the first episode and thought, “well, I’ll watch the last episode and find out the mystery.”  Six seasons later, the finale proved what I expected: the writers were lost and had no idea…

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Trusting God In The Shaking, A Conflict Of Powers: Exodus 8 & Genesis 26

We are in a battle against Spiritual Wickedness using worldly powers: Government, Financial Systems, Politics, Communications, Religion. God is judging the world’s systems but has set apart a place of refuge for the people of God.

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Ephesians 6:12–13 Indeed, all who desire to live a godly…

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Trusting God in the Shaking, A Conflict of Powers

We are in a battle against Spiritual Wickedness using worldly powers: Government, Financial Systems, Politics, Communications, Religion. God is judging the world’s systems but has set apart a place of refuge for the people of God.

Trusting God in the Shaking, A Conflict of Powers Exodus 8 & Genesis 26 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all,…

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Jesus is Our Sabbath

Thesis: Jesus is our Sabbath... a response to those who insist that only the Sabbath day is only legitimate day for worship. The Ten Commandments in relationship the Sabbath and the New Covenant in relationship to the Covenant of Noah for the Nations.

Reprint from Scholars Corner Jesus is our Sabbath, our Day of Rest.  He is the fulfillment of the Law. For he said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17 (ESV)  Therefore it says: “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness,…

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Jesus is Our Sabbath

Jesus is our Sabbath... a response to those who insist that only the Sabbath day is only legitimate day for worship.

Jesus is our Sabbath, our Day of Rest.  He is the fulfillment of the Law. For he said, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17 (ESV)  Therefore it says: “It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.…

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The Left Has No Guardrails

The Left has no way to distinguish true or error, and no extreme view is out of bounds because they cannot judge between right and wrong.

Guardrails on a road serve the purpose of protecting you in dangerous places so that you don’t drive into a ditch or off a cliff. Guardrails are a safety mechanism to keep you on the road. If there is no centerline or white sideline, driving in the dark can be treacherous, and if there is no guardrail, it is easy to drive off the road into a ditch. The issue the Left is facing is that it refuses…

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Mighty God, Everlasting Father

This excerpt is a tag-team sermon with Gary Fine. To see the entire message, visit Wimberley Christian Church Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.  Isaiah 7:14   For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful…

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Linkedin Is Turning into a Spam Facilitator

Today I received 4 identical messages from different senders saying that their company was expanding into the USA, etc. I reported these messages to Linkedin, and apparently none of them violate their spam terms. The fact that all the messages are identical and all from different users indicates to me that some kind of spam or AI service is being used. I get the same message every day or two. Yet…

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It Isn't Hate Speech If It Is True

It isn’t hate speech if it is true. Apparently, according to YouTube and the slavish sycophants on the left, anything that dares to question transgender ideology is now classified as hate speech and can get you banned.  Facts are facts, and feelings are feelings, but feelings are not facts.  How a person feels about themselves, or others, or reality itself, does not make it true. It is a…