Recovering from Spiritual Narcissism – Part 5
The spiritual narcissist applies the scriptures to others instead of himself. To change, he must be poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3) and focus on his own sin first.
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Second Corinthians Three and Four
An audio sermon on 2 Corinthians 3-4, on ministers of the new covenant and treasure in earthen vessels, with the inward man renewed daily. The post holds the text.
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Movie Review of The Greatest Showman
This movie has great moral messages. First, all people deserve love and respect--even people who are different from us.
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Does “Just a Little Talk with Jesus” Make It Right?
Does "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" make it right? We must sing with understanding (1 Corinthians 14:15). The song fits if Jesus speaks to us through His word.
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What Happens in the Afterlife After Life?
The Bible doesn’t give us a complete picture of moment by moment transactions after we die. However, the Bible does give us some snapshots of what happens after death. There are several passages in the Bible that give us some fleeting glances as to what transpires. Let’s look at a few of them.
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He Wasn’t Smart Enough
Human intelligence cannot prevent death; we’re not smart enough, and never will be (Hebrews 9:27)
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Why Did Jesus Die on the Cross? Sinful Humans Put Him There
In this lesson, we will look at the Bible’s teaching that sinful humans put Jesus on the cross. The hearer of this lesson should understand that Jesus went to the cross for all sinful humans and that therefore all sinful humans put him there.
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Transforming to the Image of Christ
In this sermon, we will note that being a Christian requires a person to change his life. How do we do this? We must recognize: 1) Everyone Has Problems, 2) Our Past Does Not Define Us, 3) Winning Requires Effort, and 4) Transformation Takes Time. The hearer should be motivated to make changes in his or her life and to help others make changes in their lives as needed.
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“Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross”
In this lesson we learn that near the cross we find 1) Healing, 2) Heaven, and 3) Help. As an objective of this lesson, the listener will be able to understand scripturally the song “Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross.”
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Resolving to Change (Part 3)
knowing that we can change, and getting rid of the obstacles to change, we may still fear change.
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Second Corinthians 1-2
An audio sermon on 2 Corinthians 1-2, where Paul speaks of the God of all comfort and forgiving the repentant brother. The post contains the text of both chapters.
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Unity in the Church Requires Personal Contentment
Unity in the church requires personal contentment toward 1) Self, 2) Others, 3) God (Ephesians 4:1-3). Each person should see contentment as key to a united church.
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Resolving to Change (Part 2)
change requires us to acknowledge the wrongs of the past, and make God the foundation of our change.
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What Makes Heaven So Glorious?
What makes heaven so glorious? Its blessings are wonderful (1 Peter 1:3-4), but heaven is glorious because God, Jesus, and the saints will be there for eternity.
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Does Satan Cause Death? What causes death in young children?
Does Satan cause death? Sin brought death into the world when Satan tempted Eve (Genesis 3:1-7). Suffering, even of innocent children, comes from the consequences of sin.
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The Parable of the Sower
In this lesson, we will set fort the parable of the sower, it's interpretation and application. If we want to follow Jesus, we must obtain and maintain good and honest hearts.
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Resolving to Change (Part 1)
Perhaps you have made some New Year’s resolutions.....What happened? Why couldn’t we keep up the good work? We recognize the importance of making changes in our life, but then we don’t necessarily always follow through on those changes.
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First Corinthians 15-16
An audio sermon on 1 Corinthians 15-16, on the gospel, the resurrection of Christ and the dead, and the collection for the saints. The post contains the chapters' text.
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Why did Jesus Die on the Cross? – God Ordained It
Why did Jesus die on the cross? In this lesson, we will see that God ordained it. The listener should know that God ordained Jesus to die on the cross for him.
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Jesus Our Brother (Part 3)
He experienced death for everyone so that He would know what it is like to die, but more than this, so that He could show us that death can be conquered.
