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Peace Ship
For Sunday November 27, 2022 Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called . . . and be thankful. A newspaper article once read, “Abie Nathan is leading a new children’s … Continue reading
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How To Increase Your Joy – 3
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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 John, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Exodus, Expository Teaching, Galatians, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Philippians, Precept Upon Precept, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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It’s Time To Grow Up! – 2
Scripture Text – Galatians 4:1-18 He Explains Their Adoption – Continued Now I say that the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
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Faith In/Is Action – 3
Scripture Text – James 2:14-26 Faith is not just a key doctrine in the Christian life, but an important aspect of any true Christian lifestyle. Last time we discussed demonic faith; this third aspect of faith we will look into … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Dynamic, Encouragement, Expository Teaching, Galatians, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, James, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, Precept Upon Precept, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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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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Tagged 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, 2 Timothy, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exposing Truth, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, God Instructs, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Teaches, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Religion, Revealing God's Word, Revealing Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Titus, Truth, Verse By Verse, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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The Power of Speech – 3
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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exposing Truth, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, God Instructs, Gospel, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Mark, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Teaches, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Leviticus, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Psalms, Religion, Revealing God's Word, Revealing Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Verse By Verse, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 Corinthians, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, C.H. Spurgeon, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exposing Truth, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, God Instructs, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Teaches, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John Bunyan, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Philippians, Religion, Revealing God's Word, Revealing Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Verse By Verse, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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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
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged 1 John, 1 Samuel, 1 Thessalonians, Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Body Ministry, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exposing Truth, Expository Teaching, God, God Almighty, God Instructs, Gospel, Gospel of Mark, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Teaches, Inspiration, Instruction, James, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Nehemiah, Philippians, Psalms, Religion, Revealing God's Word, Revealing Truth, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Verse By Verse, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Is Work a Curse?
WHAT was the curse that God put on creation (Genesis 3:17–19)? One of the most stubborn myths in Western culture is that God imposed work as a curse to punish Adam and Eve’s sin. As a result, some people view … Continue reading
Posted in Life In Focus
Tagged 1 Thessalonians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Decisions, Ecclesiastes, Encouragement, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Practicalities, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Pleasing God
I care very little if I am judged by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who judges me. … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged 1 Corinthians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Ephesians, Exhortation, From the Pastor, Galatians, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Pleasing God, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Forgive To Be Forgiven
“And forgive us our debts, As we forgive our debtors . . . For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Debt, Debt Paid, Encouragement, Exhortation, Forgive, Forgiven, Forgiveness, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Penalty, Psalms, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Sin, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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All You Weary Ones
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 John, 2 Corinthians, 2 Peter, Bible, Bible Teaching, Burdened, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Exhortation, Genesis, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel of Matthew, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Heavy-Laden, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Pastor's Desk, Relationship, Religion, Rest, Revelation, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Truth, Weariness, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Walk In a Worthy Manner
Ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged Apostle Paul, Bible, Bible Teaching, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Exhortation, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Titus, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Christ and The Bible – John R. Rice – 1
John R. Rice (December 11, 1895 – December 29, 1980) Preacher … evangelist … revivalist … editor … counselor to the thousands … friend to millions—that was Dr. John R. Rice, whose accomplishments were nothing short of miraculous. Known as … Continue reading
Posted in Great Sermons From The Past
Tagged Belief, Believe, Bible, Bible Teaching, Blood, Christ and The Bible, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Sermons, Christianity, Church, Classic Preaching, Classic Sermons, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, Evangelist, Faith, God, God Almighty, Gospel of Luke, Gospel of Mark, Gospel of Matthew, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, John R. Rice, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Reformed, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Sermons, Spirituality, Surrender, Teaching, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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The Meaning of The Rapture For Everyday Life – 1
Pastor’s Note: As I stated last week I have been doing a lot of studying lately on the end times, what is commonly referred to as eschatology and I’ve noticed that Biblical prophecy is so often overlooked for the more … Continue reading
Posted in Prophetic Words
Tagged 1 Peter, 1 Thessalonians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Book of Acts, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Encouragement, End Times, Eschatology, Future Events, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Isaiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Judgment, Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven, Last Days, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Mark Hitchcock, Prophecy, Prophet, Prophetic Words, Religion, Repentance, Revelation, Righteousness, Romans, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, The End: Everything You'll Want to Know about the Apocalypse, Theology, Titus, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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We, Being Many, Are One
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you … Continue reading
Posted in Pastor's Desk
Tagged 1 Peter, 2 Corinthians, Bible, Bible Teaching, Bridegroom, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christian Theology, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Communicate, Encouragement, Ephesians, Eternal Consequences, Exhortation, Father, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel of John, Gospel-Centered, Heavenly Father, Hebrews, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Kingdom of God, Life, Life Lessons, Lord, Love, One God, Pastor's Desk, Relationship, Religion, Righteousness, Salvation, Scripture, Scripture Lesson, Scriptures, Spiritual Principle, Spirituality, Study in Scripture, Teaching, Teaching Truth, Theology, Triune, Truth, Wisdom, Word of God, Word of Truth
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Mother’s Day 2022
This year for Mother’s Day I thought I would delve into just a little bit of history before going all the way back into ancient history with some Biblical thoughts. Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed … Continue reading
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Philemon Introduction & Verses 1-3
I have read Philemon so many times and because it is such a short letter, it is so easy to skim over what is really important about the letter. Many times we look at something like this letter and right … Continue reading
Posted in Expository Teaching
Tagged Apostle Paul, Apphia, Archippus, Bible, Bible Teaching, Caesarea, Christ Jesus, Christian, Christianity, Church, Colossians, Comfort, Dividing the Word, Encouragement, Ephesus, Expository Teaching, Galatians, God, God Almighty, Gospel, Gospel-Centered, Grace, Heavenly Father, Holy Bible, Holy Spirit, Inspiration, Instruction, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Life, Life Lessons, Line Upon Line, Lord, New Testament, One God, Onesimus, Peace, Philemon, Precept Upon Precept, Religion, Righteousness, Rome, Salvation, Scripture, Scriptures, Spirituality, Teaching, Theology, Trinity, Truth, Word of God, Word of Truth
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