Eternity Matters
Eternity matters because 1) God is Real, 2) Life is Short, 3) Heaven and Hell are Forever. Each listener should understand why and that eternity matters and order his life based on this truth.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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Why Give the Invitation? (Part 2)
The basic truth of the matter is this. We either believe that people need to respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ or we do not. If we do not, then there is no use in giving an invitation. If we do, then we must make every effort with all of our heart, soul, and mind, to appeal to that person who needs to repent. We are finite humans who are limited in knowledge. We just do not know if there is someone listening who needs to respond to the gospel of Jesus. Do you want to gamble with someone’s soul by not offering them the opportunity to respond to the invitation? I sure don’t.
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Why Give the Invitation (Part 1)
The invitation is that final five or ten minutes of a sermon in which the preacher invites anyone who needs to come forward to confess fault, or to become a Christian to do just that. But it is not upon the authority of the preacher—it is upon the authority of the word of God that the invitation is offered.
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Why Can’t The Law Make One Righteous? (Romans 7)
The Law cannot make a person righteous because 1) It died when Christ was crucified, 2) Sin deceives a person trying to obey the law, 3) Only Jesus can deliver us from the body of death. Each listener should understand that the Law cannot make one righteous.
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The Thankful Leper
In this story of salvation, Jesus heals ten lepers. We will study this story seeking to learn about Jesus and the salvation He offers. We need to identify with the lowest of the lepers to honor Jesus best.
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Let’s Always be Thankful for Everything
The Holy Spirit said, “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18), and “giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Ephesians 5:20). Christians should always be thankful for everything!
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The Threat of Man vs. The Throne of God (Psalm 11)
This Psalm of David sets forth the threat of man vs. the throne of the Lord. Each person should understand that when the faithful are threatened by man, God’s throne continues to stand.
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The Hand that was Wounded for Me
The hand that was wounded 1) Brought compassion, mercy, and forgiveness, 2) Bled for the sins of the world, 3) Broke the bondage of sin, 4) Binds us together in brotherhood. Each should appreciate what Jesus accomplished for us with his hands.
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Is it “Okay to be Lost”?
The Bible teaches that It is NOT “okay to be lost.” There is such a thing as right and wrong. God, in the Bible, has mercifully informed us what the standard is for human behavior, and Jesus has died to save mankind from their sins. His death was absolutely necessary because it is NOT “okay to be lost.”
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Questions about the Devil, Satan
“adversary.” In the Bible, the two names usually refer to the same being. Peter writes, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8). The Devil, who is Satan, is a real person who threatens God’s people. Where did he come from?
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Unity Matters
In this lesson we will set forth three reasons why unity matters. 1) Unity is the Lord’s Prayer for the Church. 2) Unity is Essential to the Church. 3) Unity is of the Holy Spirit. Each Christian should desire to have unity within the body of Christ. This lesson seeks to teach God's plan for unity among believers and to help all come to a better understanding of what this means.
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The Terrible Consequences of Believing a Lie
For those who do not love the truth, but willingly believe lies, whose fault will it be when they are condemned? It will be theirs and theirs alone. Why? Because they were unwilling to examine matters and come to the correct conclusions. Truth matters! Believing lies is consequential! May we each resolve to believe and love the truth and not be deceived.
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Disqualified
Not everyone will be qualified to enter heaven. Jesus said that only a few would (Matthew 7:14) and that the lawless would not (Matthew 7:23). We must be faithful if we expect to receive the crown of life (Revelation 2:10).
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Speaking as the Oracles of God
One who speaks as the oracles of God is one who is saying the same thing that God says. He is speaking with God’s authority and blessing. He is not adding to nor taking away from the words of God, which would not be speaking as the oracles of God but saying something different. Paul said in Galatians 1:6-8, “I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, to a different gospel, which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.”
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The Christian and Revenge
Jesus teaches us that the Christian should not adopt any level of revenge against the evil whether 1) Retaliation, 2) Resentment, or 3) Reluctance. Each person ought to understand that revenge at any level is sinful and ought not to be practiced by the Christian. This lesson will focus on Matthew 5:38-42 and what Jesus taught about revenge.
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Not Ashamed
Jesus is saying in Mark 8:38 is that those who are ashamed of Him in an adulterous and sinful generation, have their values wrong. Jesus is pure, holy, good, and right. We should feel good about knowing Him and associating with His body, the church. If we find ourselves ashamed of Jesus and His people, we need to examine ourselves. The fault is not in Jesus, but in ourselves for honoring the wrong values.
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The Bible vs. The Koran
In this lesson we will briefly notice what the Koran teaches and what the Bible teaches about Jesus, the Bible, Peace and War, and Heaven. Each hearer should know that the Islamic religion is not as innocuous as the politically correct make it out to be. The aim of this lesson is to help us understand more regarding the religion of Islam and how to refute it.
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Families Matter
In this lesson we will talk about how families matter. We will discuss how each member of the family matters: 1) Father and Husband, 2) Mother and Wife, 3) Children, 4) Grandparents. Each person should be able to state what their role is in the family as God would have it and cite supporting scripture to say why it matters. To support and encourage each person to let them know that they matter as they fulfill their role in the family.
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Cookies!
We need more than just the part of God’s word that makes us feel good. We must also wrestle with the parts that challenge us and are a struggle. Paul told Timothy, “For the time will come when they will not endure the sound doctrine; but, having itching ears, will heap to themselves teachers after their own lusts; and will turn away their ears from the truth, and turn aside unto fables” (2 Timothy 4:3-4). How does a congregation get to this point? They just eat cookies.
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The Truth about JOY
Jesus came that we may have a life filled with joy. This is indeed a life of happiness, which can be had in Christ when abiding by His word (John 16.24). When we understand the power of the gospel, and see people converting to Christ, great joy should be among us and in our congregations (Acts 8.8). If not, why not? So the next time someone obeys the gospel or rededicates their life to the Lord, let’s rejoice knowing what it took for them to make that decision and aid them along the way.
