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Dark vs Light – Night vs Day
Genesis 1:1-5, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the … Continue reading
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Transformative Power of Prayer
Part One We have been listening this last week on news channels and in clips a lot about prayer. This person states they pray for that person and that person doesn’t believe it because of the other person’s deeds toward … Continue reading
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Heaven or Hell
I know it seems the “theme” for today is Heaven and Hell, in fact, more Hell than Heaven. To be thoroughly honest, I don’t like to preach or speak about Hell. That’s not me – for the most part. BUT … Continue reading
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Tickets Please!
I heard it again. Boy, do I hate hearing this. I am astounded and amazed all the time at how the world and those who love this world think they have all the answers and their answers are wiser than … Continue reading
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Go and Sin No More!
I have fought within myself as to whether to address this or not and I would rather just give the particulars without any names and yet, we as teachers AND preachers, ministers (servants) of the Word of God have to … Continue reading
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The Unveiling of Reprobation
I am stepping away from my usual teaching to touch on something controversial yet also so very important in a true disciple of Christ’s life as we journey the paths the Lord sets before us, (Psalms 37:23). Because of the … Continue reading
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Forgiveness Is Not Optional
Acts 13:38-41, “Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified … Continue reading
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O Death, Where Is Your Sting?
Dedicated to my Wife’s younger Brother, Kevin Torres who answered the call of eternity December 4th, 2019. “He will swallow up death forever, And the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces; The rebuke of His people He … Continue reading
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Beauty Beyond Imagine – Part II
“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And … Continue reading
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Beauty Beyond Imagine – Part I
In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, … Continue reading
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Who Has Seen The Wind?
Wind is the flow of gases on a large scale. On the surface of the Earth, wind consists of the bulk movement of air. In meteorology, winds are often referred to according to their strength, and the direction from which … Continue reading
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Victor or Victim?
1 Peter 1:6-9, “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it … Continue reading
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Open Your Eyes
My wife’s sister who still lives in Yakima, Washington, the hometown Sue and I were born and raised in posted the following picture just the other day, taken by a mutual Facebook friend. It reminded me of the story of … Continue reading
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God’s Armor
Ephesians 6: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 … Continue reading
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Walking In Peace And Security – Part II
This is an excerpt continued from my Book, “Walking in Christ” and specifically the Chapter, “Walking In Peace and Security.” The Book is available in PDF form by clicking the link, Walking In Christ, or the picture of the Book … Continue reading
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Walking In Peace And Security – Part I
This is an excerpt continued from my Book, “Walking in Christ” and specifically the Chapter, “Walking In Peace and Security.” Over the next week or so, I will be posting the teaching as it deals with Psalm 23 and its … Continue reading
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Walking In Peace And Security – Intro
This is an excerpt from my Book, “Walking in Christ” and specifically the Chapter, “Walking In Peace and Security.” Over the next week or so, I will be posting the teaching as it deals with Psalm 23 and its significance … Continue reading
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Vessels or Vassals?
I posted this on another site three-and-a-half years ago and thought that I had also published it on this site. Evidently I didn’t and I wanted to repost it because of what is going on in many of our churches … Continue reading
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A Study In Context
1 Peter 5:8, “Your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” Luke 12:19, “‘And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; … Continue reading →