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About from the Preachers PC

Gospel Preacher for the Park Heights church of Christ in Hamilton, TX. I stand for and defend the truth of God's word. All other degrees and diplomas mean very little in comparison.

PRAISING GOD IN TIME OF ADVERSITY

The Psalmist declared, “Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul taketh refuge in thee: Yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I take refuge, Until these calamities be overpast. My soul is among … Continue reading

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GOD’S PERFECT SPOKESMAN

INTRODUCTION DISCUSSION A. GOD’S SPOKESMEN “IN TIME PAST”  1. Hebrews 1:1 a. The expression “of old time” refers to the period of time prior to the coming of Jesus  b. That is, that period of time described in the Old Testament … Continue reading

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YET TROUBLE CAME

Our lives are filled with trouble. “Man who is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble. He comes forth like a flower and fades away; He flees like a shadow and does not continue” (Job 14:1-2). All of … Continue reading

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THE DIETY OF JESUS

ONE of the strangest and most intriguing sentences in the entire Bible is the one which commends us to “magnify” the Lord Jesus Christ. At first sight this seems to be a contradiction in terms. To magnify is to enlarge. … Continue reading

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A CRYING MESS

by Brett Petrillo Bursting into tears.  Weeping.  Sobbing.  Tears of joy.  Crying fit.  Crying our eyes out. However we say it, we all do it; some just do it more than others.  According to statistics, “Women cry five times as much as men. Women cry 64 … Continue reading

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RESPONDING TO MATERIALISM

RESPONDING TO MATERIALISM INTRODUCTION  A. We live in a very materialistic society 1. As evidenced in our popular culture (music, TV, etc.)  2. As expressed in the desire for an affluent lifestyle  B. Materialism is dangerous foe to the Christian 1. The … Continue reading

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THE PERMANENT RECORD

Columnist Bob Green of the Chicago Tribune has a theory about what’s wrong with the world. He blames it on what he calls the “Death of the Permanent Record.” He recalls that grade-school children once lived in fear of having … Continue reading

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PSALM 23

The Lord is my Shepherd … That’s Relationship! I shall not want … That’s Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures …  That’s Rest! He leadeth me beside the still waters … That’s Refreshment! He restoreth my soul … That’ s … Continue reading

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SUFFERING SHIPWRECK OF THE FAITH

SUFFERING SHIPWRECK OF THE FAITH 1 Timothy 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION The Christian is engaged in warfare It is a good warfare… 1 Timothy 1:18; cf. 1 Timothy 6:12 It is a spiritual warfare… Ephesians 6:10-12 It is a battle for “the” … Continue reading

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LET IT FLOW THROUGH

There was a beautiful lake that lost its zesty freshness. The water formerly had been clear. It was alluring to animals and people alike. But it became covered with a green scum. The farm animals became ill from drinking the … Continue reading

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