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Acts 5:32

Wednesday December 28, 2022 Acts 5:32 “The Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.” We can only know and prove the fulness of the Spirit as we step out into the larger purposes and plans of … Continue reading

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The More Important Things – 4

Scripture Text – Luke 17 Jesus was preparing His disciples for the time when He would no longer be with them and they would be ministering to others in His place. It was a critical period in their lives and … Continue reading

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How To Increase Your Joy – 1

Scripture Text – Philippians 1:1-11 That word fellowship seems to mean many things to many different people. Perhaps, like a worn coin, it may be losing its true impression. If so, we had better take some steps to rescue it. … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 3

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. The Apostle Paul wrote along those lines to the believers in Corinth (2 Corinthians 10:4), reminding … Continue reading

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The Lord’s Weapons of Choice – 1

Scripture Text – Judges 3 The weapons we fight with as Christian soldiers engaged in spiritual warfare, are not the weapons of the world. That statement could have been made by a alien from space in a science-fiction novel or … Continue reading

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Judging the Mockers and Scoffers

“Do not touch My anointed ones, And do My prophets no harm.” – Psalm 105:15. As he (Elisha) was going up the road, some youths came from the city and mocked him, and said to him, “Go up, you baldhead! … Continue reading

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As He Went, So Will He Return!

Lesson based on Acts 1:3-11: After Jesus is raised from death, He appears to his disciples. He proves to them that He is alive, and shows them how the Old Testament scriptures point to Him—in the Law, the history books, … Continue reading

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We Want a King! – 1

Scripture Text – 1 Samuel 7-11 For centuries, the people of Israel had looked to Jehovah as their King, but then they came to a point where they asked the Lord to give them a king just like the other … Continue reading

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Give All Glory To God!

NOT UNTO US, O LORD, BUT ONLY TO YOU! Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name; worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness. – Psalm 29:2 ESV. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name. – … Continue reading

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It’s Time To Grow Up! – 4

Scripture Text – Galatians 4:1-18 He Seeks Their Affection Brethren, I urge you to become like me, for I became like you. You have not injured me at all. You know that because of physical infirmity I preached the gospel … Continue reading

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Trusting Only In God’s Word

Let Your mercies come also to me, O LORD— Your salvation according to Your word. So shall I have an answer for him who reproaches me, For I trust in Your word. – Psalm 119:41-42. God, as our Heavenly Father … Continue reading

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It Comes Right Now

Return, Israel, to the LORD your God. Your sins have been your downfall! Take words with you and return to the LORD. Say to him: “Forgive all our sins and receive us graciously, that we may offer the fruit of … Continue reading

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False, False, False Teachers! – 1

Scripture Text – 2 Peter 2:1-9 One of the most successful rackets in the world today is the selling of “fake art.” Even some of the finest galleries and private collections have been invaded by paintings that are clever counterfeits … Continue reading

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Beware of False Teachers and Teaching

A while back I did a series of expository teachings on the small letter that Jude wrote to believers. I want to reiterate something from that letter today because of the onslaught of falsehood that is confronting Christians today. Sadly, … Continue reading

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Acts 5:31

Friday September 23, 2022 Acts 5:31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins. We saw yesterday that we do not desire to be converted and … Continue reading

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Social Implications of The Gospel

When the International Congress on World Evangelization met at Lausanne in 1974, it stressed the social implications of the gospel as well as man’s personal need to trust Christ. In one of the major conference addresses, Sr. Michael Creen said, … Continue reading

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Scattering and Gathering

THE CONFUSION of languages at Babel was an explosive moment in history. It introduced geographic and linguistic barriers that survive to this day. However, in breaking up the unified community at Babel, God was working out His purposes. He knew … Continue reading

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The Power of Speech – 4

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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The Power of Speech – 2

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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The Power of Speech – 1

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that … Continue reading

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