Author Archives: Jefferson Vann

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About Jefferson Vann

Jefferson Vann is pastor of Piney Grove Advent Christian Church in Delco, North Carolina.

stay set to the standard

20240823 Stay set to the standard 1 Peter 5:12-14 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus, a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly to encourage you and to testify that this is the true favor … Continue reading

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a temporary lion

20240822 a temporary lion 1 Peter 5:8-11 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober-minded, be alert. Your adversary the devil is walking around like a roaring lion, looking for anyone he can devour.1 Peter 5:9 Resist that lion, firm in the … Continue reading

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humility toward one another

20240821 humility toward one another 1 Peter 5:5-7 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:5 In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. All of you clothe yourselves with humility toward one another because God resists the proud … Continue reading

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a fellow elder

20240820 a fellow elder 1 Peter 5:1-4 (JDV) 1 Peter 5:1 I encourage the elders among you as a fellow elder and witness to the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory about to be … Continue reading

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the time has come

20240819 the time has come 1 Peter 4:14-19 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:14 If you are ridiculed for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Breath of glory and of God rests on you.1 Peter 4:15 Let none of … Continue reading

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something unusual

20240818 something unusual 1 Peter 4:12-13 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:12 Cared for ones, don’t be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you happening to test you as if something unusual were occurring to you.1 Peter 4:13 Instead, rejoice just as … Continue reading

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what your gifts are for

20240817 what your gifts are for 1 Peter 4:10-11 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:10 Just as each one has received a gift, use it for serving one another, as good stewards of the multifaceted grace of God.1 Peter 4:11 If someone … Continue reading

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Living like an adventist

20240816 Living like an adventist 1 Peter 4:7-9 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near; therefore, be self-controlled and sober for prayers.1 Peter 4:8 Above all, maintain constant care for one another, since care covers a … Continue reading

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the time that has passed

20240815 the time that has passed 1 Peter 4:3-6 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:3 For the time that has passed was sufficient to do what the Gentiles plan to do: carrying on in unrestrained behavior, evil desires, drunkenness, orgies, carousing, and … Continue reading

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living the resurrection life

20240814 living the resurrection life 1 Peter 4:1-2 (JDV) 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, because Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same thinking — because the one who suffers in the flesh has ceased to sin —1 … Continue reading

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