Will We Go to Heaven Even if we Sin on Earth?
Sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). But if we obey the gospel and do not fall away from the faith, God promises we will dwell with Him in heaven.
Category: Kevin’s Korner
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We Never Stop Being Christians
Helping a lost marathon runner in the Ouachita Mountains is a reminder that being a Christian is not part-time. We serve God every moment in every situation.
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Why Do We Need Christian Apologetics?
Why do we need Christian apologetics (1 Peter 3:15)? It 1) Proclaims God, 2) Shows Reason Fails, 3) Combats Materialism, 4) Exposes Error. Each person should study it.
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“Great Songs of the Church” Gospel Meeting
Our "Great Songs of the Church" gospel meeting, February 20-22, 2015, will include an old-fashioned gospel singing, a potluck, and lessons on the scriptures behind hymns.
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Everything Beautiful in Its Time
There is beauty all around us because God, who is Himself beautiful, placed it there. Beauty is not simply in the eye of the beholder; it reflects our Creator.
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“Come to the Feast”
In Luke 14:15-24 we learn about God's 1) Invitation, 2) Expectations, 3) Anger, 4) Love. Each person should be emboldened to share God's invitation with others.
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Examples of Evangelism
Examples of evangelism (Acts 8:4): 1) Noah in Obedience, 2) David in Faith, 3) Prophets in Courage, 4) Daniel in Prayer, and more. Each person should learn from them.
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Faith and Obedience to Christ Brings Life
The book of John shows that faith and obedience to Christ bring life (John 20:30-31). John does not conceive of a faith that does not obey (John 3:36).
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The First Commandment – No Other gods
No other gods before the LORD (Exodus 20:3-5) means 1) God Comes First, 2) Identify Idols, 3) Repent of Idolatry. Each person should know the first commandment.
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What is the difference between a Baptist Church and a Church of Christ?
What is the difference between a Baptist Church and the church of Christ? Jesus built one church (Matthew 16:18). We must compare ourselves to Christ and His word.
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Jesus Sending Out the Apostles to Evangelize and Key Verses on Evangelism
Jesus sent out the twelve to preach in Matthew 10, Mark 6:7-13, and Luke 9:1-6. Key verses on evangelism include the great commission in Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 8:4.
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Things to Leave Behind
Christians must leave behind 1) Our Sins, 2) The Past, 3) Resentments, 4) Regrets, 5) Grudges (Philippians 3:13-14). Each person should not let them defeat him.
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Lifting Up Jesus
We rejoice in two baptisms and look ahead to evangelism in the new year. Like those scattered who went everywhere preaching the word (Acts 8:4), lift up Jesus.
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Come and See
When sharing the gospel, say "come and see" (John 1:43-46): 1) The Works of God, 2) The Glory of God, 3) The Son of God. Each person will have something to say.
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The Gift of Jesus
God's gift in Jesus (1 John 4:9-10) is 1) Jesus the Human, 2) Jesus the Sacrifice, 3) Jesus the King, 4) Jesus the Son. Each person should see God gave the best gift.
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Always Abound!
A thank you for our holiday dinner, Learning to Serve, and the love shown in our community. May your love abound more and more in knowledge (Philippians 1:9).
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“Christ We Do All Adore Thee”
To adore Christ (Ephesians 3:14-19) we love Him 1) By Putting Him First, 2) By Obeying His Commands, 3) Because He First Loved Us. Each person should know what it means.
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Sin and Its Characteristics
The basics of sin (Romans 7:7-14): 1) Sin Is Real, 2) Sin Requires Something from You, 3) Sin Rewards Unexpectedly. Each person should see how sin deceives us.