Monthly Archives: July 2014

That form of doctrine…

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

“But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.” (Romans 6:17–18, … Continue reading →

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Abundance of grace…

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

“For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.)” (Romans 5:17, NKJV)

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We…rejoice in hope…

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

“Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” … Continue reading →

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He did not waver…

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

“He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore “it was accounted … Continue reading →

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Collect: Sixth Sunday after Trinity…

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

O GOD, who hast prepared for them that love thee such good things as pass man’s understanding; Pour into our hearts such love toward thee, that we, loving thee above all things, may obtain thy promises, which exceed all that … Continue reading →

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Prayer for illumination: July 20, 2014…

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

Blessed are the undefiled in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD! Blessed are those who keep His testimonies, Who seek Him with the whole heart! They also do no iniquity; They walk in His ways. You … Continue reading →

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Prayer after sermon: July 20, 2014…

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Psalm 139:23-24 O our Holy Father and our God, … Continue reading →

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Relevance…

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

…if Scripture is not inherently relevant, you cannot make it so. H. B. Charles, Jr, On Preaching, p. 60

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Lectio continua…

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

Continuous exposition ensures your congregation is properly exposed to the unfamiliar texts, obscure personalities and unpopular truths of the Bible they need to hear. H. B. Charles, Jr., On Preaching, P. 60

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Collect: Fifth Sunday after Trinity…

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Tom Brainerd

GRANT, O Lord, we beseech thee, that the course of this world may be so peaceably ordered by thy governance, that thy Church may joyfully serve thee in all godly quietness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

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