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About Jefferson Vann

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

the bits that have not happened

WE NEED TO TRUST GOD IN THE MEAN TIME Luke 7:18-23 Luk 7: 18 John’s disciples reported all these things to him. So John called two of his disciples Luk 7: 19 and sent them to Jesus to ask, “Are … Continue reading →

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crying at the casket

ONE DAY WE WILL ALL SEE IT Luke 7:11-17 Luk 7:11 Next, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd went with him. Luk 7:12 As he approached the town gate, a man who … Continue reading →

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positioned under authority

HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE Luke 7:1-10 Luk 7:1 Since he had finished all his sayings to that audience, he entered Capernaum. Luk 7: 2 A centurion there had a bond-servant who was highly valued, but who was sick … Continue reading →

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flood insurance

ARE YOU COVERED? Luke 6:46-49 Luk 6:46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do what I am telling you? Luk 6:47 “Everyone who comes to me and listens to my words and puts them into practice– I … Continue reading →

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indicators of authenticity

WHAT DO WE PRODUCE? Luke 6:43-45 Luk 6:43 “Because no right tree bears wrong fruit, nor again does a useless tree bear the right fruit, Luk 6:44 because each tree is known by its own fruit. Because figs are not … Continue reading →

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the beam we have

THE ENEMY INSIDE Luke 6:39-42 Luk 6:39 He also told them a parable: “Someone who is blind cannot lead another who is blind, can he? Won’t they both fall into a pit? Luk 6:40 A disciple is not greater than … Continue reading →

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change through embarrassment

ARE WE SEEKING CHANGE GOD’S WAY? Luke 6:37-38 Luk 6:37 “Do not criticise, and you will not be criticised; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven. Luk 6:38 Give, and it will … Continue reading →

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because he is kind

LOVING BEYOND THE NORMAL EXPECTATION Luke 6:32-36 Luk 6:32 “If you love the ones who are loving you, what kind of grace is that for you? Because even sinners love the ones who are loving them. Luk 6:33 And if … Continue reading →

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reverse Robin Hoods

WHY WE CAN LOVE OUR ENEMIES Luke 6:27-31 Luk 6:27 “But I am telling you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Luk 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat … Continue reading →

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reversal of fortune

WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO LOSE? Luke 6:24-26 Luk 6:24 “But trouble is coming to you who are rich, because you have received your comfort already. Luk 6:25 “Trouble is coming to you who are well filled with food now, … Continue reading →

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