Posts with the tag “humility”
Receiving His Grace
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on August 21st, 2026
“But by the grace of God, I am what I am.” - 1 Corinthians 15:10As we think about the grace (God’s undeserved favor or generosity) we need to distinguish between three biblical terms. Justice, which is deserved punishment; mercy, which is exemption from that punishment; and grace in spite of what we may deserve.Let me illustrate. Suppose a police officer arrives at the scene of an accident where y... Read More
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Drawn Into God’s Holiness
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on August 17th, 2026
"And one called out to another and said, 'Holy, Holy, Holy, is the LORD of hosts, the whole earth is full of His glory.' Then I said, 'Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.'" - Isaiah 6:3, 5 The holiness of God is the foundation to our ability to place our faith in God. If H... Read More
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Living in Freedom
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on August 8th, 2026
Galatians 5:1, 13-18 We close our week by celebrating the freedom we have in Christ. This freedom isn't about doing whatever we want; it's about being free to live as God intended. We're no longer enslaved to sin or bound by legalism. Instead, we're called to "serve one another humbly in love" (v.13). How can you use your freedom to bless others today? Ask God to help you "keep in step with the Sp... Read More
Embracing Humility of Service
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on July 14th, 2026
Reflect on your attitude towards service and whether you are willing to serve humbly wherever God places you. Read More
The Example of Humility
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 29th, 2026
**Scripture:** “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself.” - Philippians 2:5-7 (ESV)Humility is a cornerstone of our faith. Jesus exemplified this in His life by choosing to humbly serve rather than seek recognition or glory. As we endeavor to follow His lead, o... Read More
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Choosing Your Master
by Dr. Dwayne Mercer on May 28th, 2026
**Scripture:** “No servant can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” - Luke 16:13 (ESV)In our walk with God, we face the important decision of choosing our master—who or what we ultimately prioritize in life. When we set our sights on Jesus and abide in Him, we tap into a wellspring of strength and resilience... Read More
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