Monthly Archives: February 2013

THIS OLD BOOK

This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding; its histories are true, and its decisions are … Continue reading

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THE STORM

Read Matthew 14:22-33. In this Gospel account the disciples of Jesus were in a boat “in the midst of the sea, distressed by the waves.” Jesus walks on the water to frightened disciples and stills the storm. Three important lessons … Continue reading

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YES, BUT HOW?

A man borrowed a book from an acquaintance. As he read through it, he was intrigued to find parts of the book underlined with the letters YBH written in the margin. When he returned the book to the owner, he … Continue reading

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PRIORITIES – PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST

PRIORITIES – PUTTING FIRST THINGS FIRST INTRODUCTION A. There are priorities that must be set in the affairs of life. 1. Earning a living takes precedence over recreation. 2. Schoolwork takes precedence over sports. 3. In dispensing medical treatment in … Continue reading

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SWEAT AND BLOOD

Teddy Roosevelt is quoted as saying: “It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the … Continue reading

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PROTECTIVE WINGS

Have you ever seen a chicken hawk go after its prey? The old mother hen is often aware of the presence of the hawk in time to gather her chicks under her wing. With a furious fuss she squawks till … Continue reading

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DO WE HAVE BIBLICAL AUTHORITY TO DEFEND OURSELVES?

DO WE HAVE BIBLICAL AUTHORITY TO DEFEND OURSELVES? INTRODUCTION A. Our topic for today is a very hot and controversial issue 1. Can a Christian be a policeman … serve in the military? 2. Do we have biblical authority to … Continue reading

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KNOWING TEMPTATION

“A silly idea is current that good people do not know what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those who try to resist temptation know how strong it is … A man who gives in to temptation after … Continue reading

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THE NEED FOR INVOLVEMENT

THE NEED FOR INVOLVEMENT INTRODUCTION A. Isaiah 57:1 1. Isaiah is writing to God’s people during a time of gross idolatry and rebellion 2. Righteous martyrs were being killed without just cause 3. An invasion from the north was forthcoming … Continue reading

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FIVE VIEWS FROM THE CROSS

FIVE VIEWS FROM THE CROSS INTRODUCTION A. Setting the stage… 1. Matthew 27:27:26 2. John 19:17-18 3. Matthew 27:35-37 B. We have received great benefit as a result of what took place just outside the walls of Jerusalem 1. Galatians … Continue reading

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