Tag Archives: Jesus

What Do We Yield To, Jesus or the World?

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

  As a Christian it should always be our aim to yield ourselves to God.  But if we don’t yield ourselves to God then we will yield ourselves to Satan, the devil (Rom. 6:13, 16, 19).  There are no other … Continue reading →

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Seattle Seahawks: Who is Jesus?

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Stephen Nielsen

This is an awesome video! To hear these men say that Jesus is much better than winning the super bowl really warmed my heart.

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Seven Bible Characters Who Got a Glimpse of Heaven

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Stephen Nielsen

Last night I was struggling to keep my thoughts on what is true and honorable and right and pure.  I asked the Lord what to do in order to get my thoughts back on track.  I believe He led me … Continue reading →

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8 Teachings of Jesus on Prayer — Teaching #8

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Jesus taught that prayer must be with forgiveness (Matthew 5:23, 24; 6:14-15; Mark 11:25-26)  In these passages Jesus seems to be teaching us that if we have not forgiven someone we may as well not pray at all.  Mark 11:26 … Continue reading →

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8 Teachings of Jesus On Prayer — Teaching #7

Posted on August 22, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Jesus taught that prayer must be with faith (Matthew 21:21-22; Mark 11:22-26)  In theses verses I see three aspects of faith in prayer that Jesus teaches.  First of all… (1) Faith must be in God.  Matthew 21:22 says, “Have faith … Continue reading →

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8 Teachings of Jesus on Prayer — Teaching #5

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Jesus taught that prayer must be in His name (John 14:12-14; 15:7, 16; 16:23, 24).  In these verses Jesus teaches clearly that if we expect to receive what we ask for we must ask for those things in His name.  … Continue reading →

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8 Teachings of Jesus on Prayer — Teaching #4

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

 Jesus taught that prayer should sometimes be with fasting (Mark 9:29).  On one occasion, when Jesus cast out a demon from a boy, and His disciples earlier were not able to cast out the demon, they came to Him privately … Continue reading →

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God Has Gifted Every Christian for Holiness

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

   Since it is God’s will for every Christian to be holy, He has given us the following gifts as necessary resources for holiness.   Jesus Christ    When you were saved you received Jesus as a gift (Jn. 1:12).  … Continue reading →

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Prayer Is God’s Idea

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

There is ample proof, through the life of Jesus, that prayer is God’s idea.  For Jesus, who is really God come to us in the flesh, commanded us to pray, taught us to pray, and demonstrated prayer to us. He … Continue reading →

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Are Tornadoes a Sign of Jesus’ Coming? Biblical References to Tornadoes

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

  A tornado near Anadarko, Oklahoma (from Wikepedia). A tornado near Seymour, Texas (from Wikepedia). A wedge tornado, nearly a mile wide. This tornado hit Binger, Oklahoma.     I’ve never seen a tornado up close. But we have all seen their … Continue reading →

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