Be Authentic
Being authentic, or sincere (Philippians 1:9-10), means being true to our identity and not pretending to be something we are not. Our true identity is found in Christ.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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The Divine Angel
The "Angel of the LORD" is God Himself (Isaiah 63:9), seen 1) With the Patriarchs, 2) In the Exodus, 3) Among the Judges. Each person should see God working to save man.
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Christian Reasons for Joy
"Rejoice in the Lord always" (Philippians 4:4). The Christian has joy in his 1) Past, 2) Present, 3) Future. Each person should be able to state why he can rejoice.
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Be Ye Thankful
We thank God for two more baptisms and for men who step up to serve. Let's encourage one another and build each other up this week (1 Thessalonians 5:11).
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Go Visit Someone Today
Alienation comes from selfishness (James 1:14-15). When we identify with Christ and serve others, we affirm their worth. So, go visit someone today.
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“Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole”
The woman whose faith made her whole (Matthew 9:20-22): 1) Her Condition, 2) Her Cure, 3) Her Closure. Each person should understand a living, active faith.
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What does “under the earth” mean in Revelation 5:3?
"Under the earth" appears in Philippians 2:10 and Revelation 5:3, 13. It refers to everyone in the grave awaiting the resurrection, both righteous and unrighteous.
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Why does God not Come to Earth?
God has come to earth before, in Eden, to Abraham, and in Jesus. Now He wants us to walk by faith in His word (2 Corinthians 5:7), for faith comes by hearing.
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Going into All the World
Eddie Cloer's visit reminds us of Jesus' command to go into all the world (Mark 16:15). Our Internet work is reaching visitors from many countries with the gospel.
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A Beautiful Success
Our gospel meeting was a beautiful success because of great congregational involvement and brotherly love (Romans 12:10), and two souls were baptized.
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“Blessed Assurance”
Jesus is our blessed assurance (Hebrews 7:24-25) because of 1) Our Relationship with Him, 2) His Word, 3) His Comfort. Each person can be assured of salvation.
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“Onward Christian Soldiers”
From "Onward Christian Soldiers" (2 Timothy 2:3-4): 1) Christ Leads Us, 2) Christ Gives Victory, 3) Enlist Today. Each person should see we are in a spiritual battle.
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“Amazing Grace”
God's amazing grace (Ephesians 2:4-10) 1) Saves Us from Sin, 2) Teaches Us to Fear, 3) Brings Us Through Danger, 4) Brings Us Home. Each person should know its blessings.
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“How Great Thou Art”
"How Great Thou Art" (Romans 11:33-36) shows God's greatness in His 1) Creation, 2) Gift of Jesus, 3) Promises for the Future. Each person should reflect on His glory.
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Pursuing Opportunities
An opportunity is a time to seek success, and our gospel meeting is one. Pray, invite, keep a positive attitude, and remember we do this to love God and others.
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What is Anti-ism?
Anti-ism (Matthew 15:7-9): 1) It Is Phariseeism, 2) Its Doctrines, 3) A Word for Grace and Liberty. Each person should not bind matters of opinion as matters of faith.
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What is the Purpose of the Church?
The purpose of the church (Ephesians 3:9-11) is to restore God's design: 1) Unity Between God and Man, 2) Unity Between Men. Each person should value that unity.
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Are You Ashamed?
The Bible teaches there are things to be ashamed of, like sin and idolatry. When we obey God and accept His forgiveness through Jesus, we have no reason for shame.
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Personal Ways to Evangelize
We evangelize best by showing through our lives 1) God's Love, 2) The Problem of Sin, 3) The Message of Forgiveness (Acts 8:4-5). Each person should bring others in.
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Our Coming Gospel Meeting
Our gospel meeting on "Great Songs of the Church" is three weeks away. Will you pray, volunteer, give, and invite someone? Your labor is not in vain (1 Cor. 15:58).