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About from the Preachers PC

I am currently an instructor at the Texas School of Preaching. I stand for and defend the truth of God's word. All other degrees and diplomas mean very little in comparison.

JEREMIAH’S COMPLAINTS

JEREMIAH’S COMPLAINTS INTRODUCTION A. Man has a tendency to be given to complaint 1. Even some of God’s greatest prophets complained at times 2. Complaints, though, usually come as a result of a lack of understanding B. Jeremiah 20:14-18 C. … Continue reading

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WHAT WE NEED

In his bestselling book called, “Into Thin Air,” Jon Krakauer relates the hazards that plagued some climbers as they attempted to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Andy Harris, one of the expedition leaders stayed at the peak too long … Continue reading

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WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT

I don’t know who first uttered these words but they set forth a terribly important bit of wisdom: “If there is nothing above us we will be consumed by all that is around us.” Our nation’s Founding Fathers recognized its … Continue reading

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LESSONS FROM THE CHURCH AT JERUSALEM

LESSONS FROM THE CHURCH AT JERUSALEM INTRODUCTION A. On the Pentecost following the resurrection and ascension of Christ, “there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven,” plus numerous proselytes (Acts 2:5, 10) 1. One historian … Continue reading

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IGNORING THE OBVIOUS

Perhaps you remember the cartoon strip, Calvin and Hobbes. Calvin is a little boy with an overactive imagination and a stuffed tiger, Hobbes, who comes to life as his imaginary friend. In one cartoon strip, Calvin turns to his friend … Continue reading

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TODAY IS A NEW DAY

Do not let the memory of your defeats dismay you. Those defeats happened yesterday. Those mistakes, blunders, follies – the things that shame you and fill you with remorse – they are part of a day that is gone. Today … Continue reading

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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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