What is Freedom?
What does it mean to be free? Some say that freedom is being able to do anything with no limits. I do not subscribe to that definition because, if followed […]
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“A Beautiful Life”
In this lesson we will study the song “A Beautiful Life.” This song emphasizes that the true beauty of the Christian is in 1) serving others 2) pure living, 3) recognizing our mortality. Each hearer should understand that life is fleeting and we need to make the most of every day to do good to others.
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The Sting of Death is Sin
So many people are under the impression that the sting of death is death itself. The Bible says otherwise (1 Corinthians 15:56). That is, it isn’t death that is the […]
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God is Bigger
There is a scene in the movie Prince Caspian where Lucy approaches Aslan the great Lion (who symbolizes Christ). “’Aslan’ said Lucy ‘you’re bigger.’ ‘That is because you are older, […]
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Does the Bible Teach Socialism/Communism? (Part 4)
Some may ask, “Doesn’t the Bible teach us to obey the government?” Yes. Passages such as Romans 13:1-7 and 1 Peter 2:13-17 command us to obey the law and even […]
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What Must I Do to be Saved?
In this lesson we will study the question, “What must I do to be saved?” In the scriptures this question was asked three times and we will study each of these circumstances and the answer to the question in each of these circumstances understanding this: that if the same question is asked today, it should be answered in the same way. The hearer should be able to know where these passage are and be able to use them to answer the same question for those who ask in the world today. The aim of this lesson is to empower each individual Christian to be able to answer this most critical question.
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Does the Bible Teach Socialism or Communism?
Socialism/Communism is a political system based on the assumption that the world is economically divided into two classes: the owners of production vs. the workers/producers; the aristocracy vs. the proletariat; the rich vs. the poor; the “haves” vs. the “have-nots.” The object of socialism/communism is to use the power of the government to take away wealth from those who have it and redistribute it to those who do not. It is alleged that this ideology will redress extant social injustices fomented by the privilege the “haves” exercise over the “have-nots.” In this way, society’s ills will be cured, and it will usher in a utopian paradise on earth.
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Helping the Church Get to Heaven
In this lesson, we will discuss several practical things that we can do to help one another get to heaven. The objective of this lesson is that each would examine his own life to see if there is more that he/she may do to serve the Lord and help one another get to heaven.
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Teaching our Kids to Love the Church
Teaching our kids to love the church means teaching our kids to love the 1) People who are the church, 2) Powers of the church, 3) Purpose of the church. Each person should desire to love the church like Christ loves the church.
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A Mother’s Advice
A Mother’s advice is: 1) learn what it means to be principled, 2) listen to your mother and grandmother, 3) treasure every moment you have. This lesson is designed to teach and encourage our youth to live lives of wisdom as advised by mothers.
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Recommending the Great Physician
Physical diseases may or may not be cured, but there is a sure cure for spiritual sickness—Jesus. He is the great physician, and we need to be directing the spiritually sick toward him.
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The Truth about Abortion
Who, in their right mind, would cheer the death of a newborn infant? Yet, some would cheer the death of infants seconds from begin born.
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Loving our God-Given Family Responsibilities
For us to love our God-given responsibilities we must 1) Accept how God has made us as men and women, 2) Receive God’s plan for the family, 3) Embrace the responsibilities God has given to us. Each hearer should understand that the responsibilities God has given for the family are not subject to the desires of humanity. When we love our God-given responsibilities, we encourage our families to faithfulness.
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Leadership of the Spiritual Family
To be a spiritual leader one must adopt 1) Jesus’ Model of Leadership, 2) Jesus’ Method of Leadership, and 3) Jesus’ Mission of Leadership. Each hearer should know what it means to be a spiritual leader in his/her family. Spiritual leadership means humbling ourselves before God to serve one another in our families.
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Gospel Meeting Next Week!
Next Sunday, brother Phil Sanders will be here to preach on the topic, “Jesus, Our Hope!” This is a wonderful theme that will bring us great spiritual edification and nourishment.
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“Can He Depend on You?”
Can Jesus depend upon us as his servants? Can he depend upon us to 1) Help the needy? 2) Live for Him? 3) Teach the Gospel? Each should know their responsibilities as Christians to help the poor, live in a Christian way, and teach others the gospel. In this lesson, I hope that each would understand that while God does not depend upon us in an existential sense, he does depend upon us, by his choice, to do what he commands us to do.
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Our Spring Gospel Meeting Countdown Has Begun!
Please be praying for the success of this event. We want as many as we can get to come and hear brother Sanders speak.
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Spring Gospel Meeting – Jesus: Our Hope – With Phil Sanders
This is an opportunity for us to practice the great commission of Jesus. “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).
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A Happy New Year of Work and Service!
It is time to look forward and go forward! This new year has some great opportunities in store for us to work and serve.
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Cleaning Up for the New Year
In this lesson, we will look to the example of good king Hezekiah on how to clean up for our New Year. At the beginning of this new year we must 1) Clean Up Our Temple, 2) Clean Up Our Worship, 3) Clean Up Our Participation, 4) Clean Up Our Giving. Each hearer should resolve to make a new start in the new year so as to be dedicated to serving the Lord.