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.

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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because of that day

THE SECRET TO CHRISTIAN JOY Luke 6:20-23 Luk 6:20 Then he raised his eyes toward his disciples and said: “You who are poor are actually blessed, because the kingdom of God belongs to you. Luk 6:21 “You who hunger now … Continue reading →

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when power comes

ARE WE PREACHING THE FULL GOSPEL? Luke 6:17-19 Luk 6:17 Then he came down with them and stood on a level place. And a large number of his disciples had gathered along with a vast multitude from all over Judea, … Continue reading →

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called community of faith

WHO ARE YOU COOPERATING WITH? Luke 6:12-16 Luk 6:12 Now it was during this time that Jesus went out to the mountain to pray, and he spent all night in prayer to God. Luk 6:13 When morning came, he called … Continue reading →

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allowing evil is not alright

WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED TODAY? Luke 6:6-11 Luk 6:6 On another Sabbath, Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching. Now a man was there whose right hand was withered. Luk 6:7 The experts in the law and the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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the One who defines holiness

NO GRUB, NO GLORY Luke 6:1-5 Luk 6:1 Jesus was going through the grain fields on a Sabbath, and his disciples picked some heads of wheat, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them. Luk 6:2 But some of the … Continue reading →

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what the new wine is

WHAT WAS WRONG WITH A LITTLE FASTING? Luke 5:33-39 Luk 5:33 Then they said to him, “John’s disciples regularly fast and pray, and so do the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours continue to eat and drink.” Luk 5:34 So … Continue reading →

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