Genesis 3:14-19

GOD PRONOUNCES SENTENCE This account is designed to impress upon the children of men the fact that when God warns of punishment such warning is to be heeded. Man sinned in the Garden. God now declares the penalty for that sin. To The Serpent Remember that the one sentenced is the Devil or Satan (Rev. […]

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Sharing Some Practical Tidbits Of Wisdom

Just before the Christmas break, I was asked by a parent at one of our local elementary school libraries, to provide her son with some wisdom that I had garnered over my lifetime. Why she asked me to provide some wisdom for her son, I don’t know, for I’m not very wise at times.

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End Times Sermon | What is the Truth About the End Times?

Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

SUBJECT: Eschatology

Type: Topical

TITLE: What Will Happen at the End of time?

PROPOSITION: The Bible teaches that the following events will unfold at the end of time: 1) Jesus will return, 2) The dead shall be raised, 3) There will be a great judgment, 4) All will enter into their eternal estate.

OBJECTIVES:Each hearer should be able to state the four main events that will happen at the end of time.

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What is the gift of the Holy Spirt in Acts 2:38?

What is the gift of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2:38? Do we receive it today? We read in Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” […]

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When I Awake

When I awake, what will I see? As I step into eternity? No longer frail or just a breath As man on earth is said to be! Sin brought death to all mankind But death for me is silver lined, A triumphant cry, the victors shout Saved by grace, there is no doubt! A stranger […]

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“The Sacrifices Of God”

In Psalm 51, David seems to contradict himself when he exclaims, “You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering” (Psalm 51:16 – NKJV). Three verses later, he says, “You shall be pleased with the sacrifices of

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Will There Be Any Fireworks At The Lord’s Church?

Fireworks always attract a crowd, whether on the Fourth of July or at any other time when they might be displayed. There’s a good reason why. For example, Disneyland puts on a major “spectacular in the sky” (see video). Every summer evening, people will stay in the park to watch the fireworks, and while they’re […]

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Let's Place Our Future In Jesus' Hands

A well-known scientist contends that science and technology hold the key to immortality. This gentleman lives on a strict diet enhanced with a regimen of supplements, fully convinced that he will be alive when the immortality breakthrough occurs.

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What Happens When We Read Our Bibles?

What happens when we read our Bibles?

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Does Galatians 6:10 Authorize The Church to Give to Non-Saints? Part 8

March 20th, 2003 Start at Part 1 No, I do not think that you have been dishonest. I believe that you honestly believe the things that you set forth, I have just been trying to show some of the implications of the words that you have written down. I did get the impression from your […]

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Living The “Good Life”

The American dream is to live the “good life.” We aspire to have a good job, own a nice home, drive a new car, send our kids to the best schools. This “good life” is then climaxed

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Do Numbers Matter… To God?

We live in a very analytical society that is concerned with the constant association of numbers and success. Businesses mull over sales quotas and production numbers like cows ruminate cud. When our elected officials talk about the budget, we want to know the numbers. Even in matters of opinion we want to know what the […]

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Are We Satan's Innocent Assistants?

Once when Jesus declared that he would have to go to Jerusalem to suffer many things of the chief priests and elders and then be crucified, Peter flatly contradicted him — “Not so, Lord.” To Peter’s

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Is Reading The Bible A Formidable Task?

There are some folks who are afraid to begin reading the Bible, because it seems such a formidable task. However, do you know that there are only four books in the New Testament that take over an hour to read?

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Successful Marriage – On Keeping Our Marriage Vows

Successful marriage includes marriage vows are unique vows expressed before God and witnesses by a man and a woman, that are explicitly intended to be binding until death separates them (Matthew 19:6; Romans 7:1-2). The very words, “for better, for worse; for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health,” implies that it may not […]

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Narrow Gate – The Simple Difference Between “Few” And “Many”

As Jesus was leaving Galilee for the last time and journeying on His way to Jerusalem, a disciple asked, “Lord, are there few who are saved?” Jesus answered the disciple saying: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able” (Luke 13:23-24). […]

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God’s Telephone Number – The Blessing of Jeremiah 33:3

The following above titled story was provided by Brother Marvin Phillips from “The Seeker” publication, 1978. The story emphasizes the fact that God does indeed have a telephone number, and we need to call His number often: She sat there in her wheelchair, badly handicapped, but with a radiant smile on her face. “Don’t you […]

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Observing No Unfriendliness

The Christian life boils down to the uncommon expression of common virtues. For example, we would expect that Christians would be friendly. What a difference practicing that virtue would make in our society! A well-known author says that a person who is likeable and provides others with a sense of joy, happiness, relaxation, or rejuvenation, […]

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Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Have you ever been troubled in your heart? Have you ever experienced a physical illness or the illness of a loved one? The problems of life and daily living can many times overwhelm us to the point of being disappointed, discouraged and even despondent. There is no human being living on the earth who can […]

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Is It “Taking It Out Of Context”?

A few days ago some publicity was given to a gentleman in our area who was posting religious messages on a well-traveled highway, but on property owned by his religious group – and with their consent. The point of the article was that his messages were resented by much of the populace, and this was […]

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