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.

rights and rejection

PEOPLE ARE FREE TO REJECT THE GOSPEL Luke 9:1-6 Luk 9:1 After Jesus had called the twelve together, he gave them the ability and right to decide over all demons and to cure diseases, Luk 9:2 and he sent them … Continue reading →

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love wrapped in power

WHY DID JESUS ORDER THE PARENTS NOT TO TELL OF THIS MIRACLE? Luke 8:54-56 Luk 8:54 But Jesus gently took her by the hand and said, “Child, get up.” Luk 8:55 Just then her breath returned, and she got up. … Continue reading →

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The limits of death

HE CAN CONQUER DEATH — HE WILL Luke 8:51-53 Luk 8:51 Now when he came to the house, Jesus did not let anyone go in with him except Peter, John, and James, and the child’s father and mother. Luk 8:52 … Continue reading →

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the limits of fear

FEAR IS LIKE A WRAPPER, IT MUST BE DISCARDED ONCE YOU HAVE THE PRODUCT. Luke 8:49-50 Luk 8:49 While he was still speaking, someone from the synagogue ruler’s house came and said, “Your daughter is dead; do not bother the … Continue reading →

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faith falls

FIGHT YOUR WAY TO HIM Luke 8:43-48 Luk 8:43 Now a woman was there who had been suffering from a haemorrhage for twelve years but could not be healed by anyone. Luk 8:44 She came up behind Jesus and touched … Continue reading →

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desperation falls

WHEN NOTHING ELSE MATTERS Luke 8:40-42 Luk 8:40 Now when Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed him, because they were all waiting for him. Luk 8:41 Then a man named Jairus, who was a ruler of the synagogue, came up. Falling … Continue reading →

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leave me alone (part three)

RESTORING WHAT THE DEVIL TOOK Luke 8:36-39 Luk 8:36 Those who had seen it told them how the man who had been demon-possessed had been healed. Luk 8:37 Then all the people of the Gerasenes and the surrounding region asked … Continue reading →

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leave me alone (part two)

HOW COMMITTED ARE YOU? Luke 8:30-35 Luk 8:30 Jesus then asked him, “What is your name?” He said, “Legion,” because many demons had entered him. Luk 8:31 And they began to beg him not to order them to depart into … Continue reading →

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leave me alone (part one)

THE MISSION DEFINED Luke 8:26-29 Luk 8:26 So they sailed over to the region of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. Luk 8:27 As Jesus stepped ashore, some man from the town met him who was possessed by demons. For … Continue reading →

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how faith reacts to the storm

WHO IS THAT IN THE BOAT WITH YOU? Luke 8:22-25 Luk 8:22 One day Jesus got into a boat with his disciples and said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side of the lake.” So they set out, … Continue reading →

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