Posts by Bret Yaeger

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It’s A Wonderful Life, When You Have Assurance!

Hebrews 10:19-31 (NIV) It makes life wonderful and more enjoyable when you have the assurance that: Your sins are covered in the blood of Christ v.19, 20, 29 (sins are forgiven) Your sins are cleared from your own conscience v.22 (sins are forsaken) Life is dreadful when you don’t have this assurance because the Bible tells us in verses 30-31…
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It’s A Wonderful Life, When You Have Purpose!

Rom. 8:28-31 (NIV) It’s A Wonderful Life of Purpose When: You know God is working for you (Our good) [Rom. 8:28] You know God is working out of you (His plan) [Eph. 1:11-12] You know God is working through you (His pleasure) [Eph. 1:4-9] You know God is working in you (His Word & light) [Phil. 2:12-16] You know that…
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It’s A Wonderful Life, When We’re Thankful

1 Thess. 5:16-18 (NIV) The scripture doesn’t say, be joyful when everything is going good, pray when you have spare time or be thankful in certain circumstances. No, it says that joyfulness, prayer, and thanksgiving should be a continual part of our lives no matter the circumstances! Joyfulness, prayer, and thanksgiving are like triplets with the same spirit. If one is…
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It’s A Wonderful Life, Because of His Great Love!

Ephesians 2:1-10 (NKJV) Because of His Great Love: I’ve been given life instead of my death sentence for sin. I’ve been gifted the riches of His Grace to live on. I’ve been given the opportunity to make a difference for others. It’s a wonderful life! What are you doing with yours? http://templebaptist.church/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016-11-13_AM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 26:54…
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Trust & Obey, All The Way

Proverbs 3:5-10 (NKJV) What can we takeaway from these scriptures about truly trusting the Lord? I can trust the Lord with total confidence that He is working through good and bad to work all things together for my good. (Rom. 8:28) I don’t have to lean or depend on my own abilities because my Lord will supply all my needs. (Phil.…
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Giving My All, In All

Colossians 3:17-23 (NKJV) Whatever role or responsibility that I have in life, my Lord expects me to put my whole heart into it, in a way that is fitting to the Lord, so that my words and actions are pleasing to Him, because I reverently fear the Lord and I am thankful for all that He has done for me.…
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I Surrender All

Luke 9:18-26 (NIV) What does it mean to surrender all? Deny yourself for God’s purpose. Take up your cross as to die to sin. Follow Jesus for whatever He desires for your life. But I believe the most important question is, Why should I surrender all? The reality of who Jesus is as God’s son. The reality that I could…
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Faithful In All Things

Joshua 24:14-27 (NIV) Joshua is challenging the people with a command to fear the Lord and serve Him with all faithfulness! It’s clear that Joshua has made a choice for him and his family and now it is time for others to choose. Choices that require action! Choices to get our priorities right with the right motivation! Choices to make…
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All In With Jesus

Romans 6:1-14 (NKJV) I say no to sin because Jesus died for my sins. I say no to sin because Jesus gave me victory over sin. I say no to sin because Jesus gave me a new life better than sin. Takeaway: I can’t be all in and hold on to any sin! http://templebaptist.church/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016-10-02_AM.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download…
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Fallen From Grace

Listen to the personal testimony of special guest Chris Pearce as he shares how we can find grace even after having fallen from it! Galatians 5:1-13 (NIV) 5 Signs That You Have Fallen From Grace: You are fine and faking it. You are frustrated and discontent. You are distracted and escape. You are quick to judge others and quick to…
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