"I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but I have never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden.'"—Augustine

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God saves sinners. And He does not do this due to our efforts at holiness, but it is by, through, and for the glory of His only son, Jesus. That’s good news! Trust in Christ. Rest in His finished work. Follow His Word with a thankful heart.

The enemy prides himself on deceiving people that gathering together with your local church is not essential. God’s Word says otherwise. (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:44-47)

Pastor, your congregation tomorrow have struggled all week with: Strained finances, Corrupt politics, Stressful jobs, Family issues. They don’t need opinions, fads, entertainment, quick fixes — give them Jesus!

“When asked, ‘What’s more important: praying or reading the Bible?’ I ask, ‘What’s more important: breathing in or breathing out?’”—Charles Spurgeon

“The only sin Jesus ever had was ours. And the only righteousness we can ever have is His.”—A.W. Tozer

“Many churches have traded theology for theatrics.”—Burk Parsons

“Pragmatism is just working out heresies.”—Paul Washer

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Christians, be aware of who you surround yourself with because it carries significant weight. People are either pointing you to Christ or attempting to pull you away from Him. Wisely discern the difference. (Proverbs 24:1-6)

The “celebrity” pastor/worship leader culture combined with the church “brand” culture in our country has been and continues to be a terrible cancer to the true bride of Christ.

"Intoxicated with unbroken success, we have become too self sufficient to feel the necessity of redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the God that made us."--Abraham Lincoln