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July 5, 2017October 28, 2020 admin Uncategorized

“The Sovereignty of God in Calamity” by Ebenezer Rogers

(Delivered on September 20, 1857, by Ebenezer Rogers–two days after the steamship ‘Central America’ sank during a hurricane. 560 of the 626 people on

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July 5, 2017 admin CH Spurgeon

“Behold, I am vile.” By CH Spurgeon

“Behold, I am vile.” –Job 40:4 Here is an encouraging word for you, poor lost sinner! You think you can not come

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July 5, 2017 admin Paul Tripp

WHAT DOES GOD ASK OF YOU? By Paul David Tripp

Have you ever tried to cram final words of instruction into the ears of someone, right before you leave them on their

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July 5, 2017 admin Uncategorized

LOVING THE LORD JESUS WITHOUT ANY “BUTS” By George Hutcheson

It is increasingly common to hear the slogan “I love Jesus but…”  Most often it is “I love Jesus but I hate

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June 23, 2017 admin Scott Henry

THE SACRED SUPPER By Pastor Scott Henry

“For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do show the Lord’s death till he come.” —1

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June 2, 2017 admin Scott Henry

AFFLICTION, GOD’S FAITHFULNESS, AND THE CHRISTIAN by Pastor Scott Henry

“I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. Let, I pray, Your merciful

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May 26, 2017 admin Scott Henry

“THE TONGUE IS A FIRE, A WORLD OF INIQUITY” by Pastor Scott Henry

“Whoever guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from troubles” (Proverbs 21:23).   The easiest way for a person to sin

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May 9, 2017 admin Scott Henry

THE WONDROUS WORD OF GOD By Pastor Scott Henry

“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105).   What guides your decision making?

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May 5, 2017 admin Scott Henry

TRANSFORMED NOT CONFORMED By Pastor Scott Henry

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what

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May 5, 2017 admin Scott Henry

A PORTRAIT OF THE SPIRIT-FILLED CHURCH By Pastor Scott Henry

“And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers” (Acts 2:42).   Before

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PRIDE AND HUMILITY

"I hate pride and arrogance!"
—Proverbs 8:13

Pride is the most common sin which permeates man’s sinful human nature. We are all born Pharisees and rebels against God, and we think far better of ourselves than we ought to think. We are all self-exonerating, self-excusing, and blame-shifting people, and we all imagine that we deserve something better than we have. “A proud and haughty man; "Scoffer" is his name; He acts with arrogant pride” (Proverbs 21:24).

Pride is an age-old sin. It began in the heart of Lucifer when he was determined to exalt himself above the Almighty (Isaiah 14:12-14). The sin of pride next reared its ugly head in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve thought, just like Lucifer, to be like God, determining good and evil. They wanted to be their own authority, do their own thing, and be their own boss. Pride is a subtle sin that rules and reigns in many hearts without being detected, and can even wear the costume of humility. “Therefore, pride serves as their necklace” (Psalm 73:6). Pride is a soul-ruining sin. “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18). The sin of pride causes a person to resist repentance, start a feud, cast forgiveness behind the back, overlook the needs of others, and pride continually fuels hatred for Christ. “By pride comes nothing but strife” (Proverbs 13:10).

However, of all garments, none is more graceful, none wears so well, and none is as rare as the virtue called humility. “A man's pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor” (Proverbs 29:23). Humility is essential in the life of every believer, and it is a defining mark of a true Christian. The key element to a life of humility is submission to the Word of God. A person who is unwilling to submit to God’s Word is a person filled with soul-damning pride, which is exactly opposite of humility. You see, an attitude of submission is the fruit of humility, and true humility is demonstrated by obedience to God. Therefore, Scripture calls every believer to “be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble” (1 Peter 5:5).

Does your life manifest humility or pride? Our prayer should be that the Lord roots out every stench of pride that still dwells within our heart. Praise God our salvation rests securely in the person and work of Jesus Christ, the only One who never had a prideful attitude, but always walked in perfect humility before God and men. Praise God for JESUS! He is our ONLY hope of humility, forgiveness, wisdom, redemption, and reconciliation with God. Jesus truly is our only hope of salvation! “Man of sorrows what a name for the Son of God, who came ruined sinners to reclaim: Hallelujah, what a Savior!” Praise His Name!

Tuesday Encouragement: September 1, 2026
In Christ,
Pastor S. Henry
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