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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.

WHERE THERE IS HOPE THERE IS LIFE

A few years ago the psychology Department of Duke University carried on an interesting experiment. They wanted to see how long rats could swim. In one container they placed a rat for which there was no possibility of escape. He … Continue reading

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A PATTERN FOR THOSE WHO WOULD BE SAVED

A PATTERN FOR THOSE WHO WOULD BE SAVED 1 Timothy 1:12-17 INTRODUCTION Are you someone who has contemplated becoming a Christian, but wondered… Would God forgive you for the terrible things you’ve done? Could you live the kind of life … Continue reading

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MOTIVATION

Have you ever felt that you just didn’t have the heart for something? Late one night, a man had gone to a party and had too much to drink, so he decided it would be best to walk home. He … Continue reading

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WE NEED LAUGHTER

The average child laughs 400 times a day. The average adult laughs 15 times a day. What happens in life that makes adults lose their laughter? Do we quit laughing because we are old, or do we get old because … Continue reading

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USING THE LAW

1 Timothy 1:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. A major problem in the early church was a proper understanding of the law of Moses 1. Some Jewish Christians sought to bind it upon Gentile Christians… Acts 15:1-6 2. Some Jewish Christians continued to … Continue reading

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IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

The story has been told, many times, how that at dawn an old man was walking along the beach. He noticed, at a distance, a young man throwing starfish into the ocean. After a while the old man caught up … Continue reading

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BENT TO THE GROUND

A city boy visited his cousin who lived on a farm in the country for the first time. The city boy had never seen wheat growing in a field. It was an impressive sight for him, the wheat golden brown … Continue reading

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THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMANDMENT

THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMANDMENT 1 Timothy 1:5 INTRODUCTION The idea of “commandment-keeping” is not a popular one among many people today Some equate it with what they call “legalism” Others look at keeping any kind of commandment as an … Continue reading

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BUILD ME A SON

General Douglas MacArthur wrote… “Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know when he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid; one who will be proud and unbending in honest … Continue reading

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A BRIDGE TO SAFETY

In the aftermath of one of the most tragic ferry accidents in recent history, a story of heroism and selfless sacrifice is beginning to take shape. It’s the story of a young woman, Park Jee Young, just 22 years old. … Continue reading

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