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The Restoration Movement
Nearly everyone is amazed when they see an old car, or an old piece of furniture restored to its original look. What can happen in the physical realm can also happen in the spiritual realm. From time to time, churches … Continue reading
How to Handle Stress (Part 2)
November 1st was “National Stress Awareness Day…” We are considering the prophet Elijah from 1 Kings 19. 1 Kings 19:9 – God asks Elijah – “What are you doing here?” God calls on Elijah to evaluate himself. We need to … Continue reading
CALL ME MARA
Hebrews 12:1 says, “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race … Continue reading
The Nation of Israel Today
With the attacks on Israel recently, let’s take a look at what the Scriptures teach about Israel, especially on this side of the cross. Matthew wrote his gospel for a Jewish audience. Consider these passages: 3:7-10; 8:5-13; 21:18-22; and 21:33-44. … Continue reading
We are But Mist James 4:13-15
If you knew that when you laid your head on the pillow tonight, you would wake up in eternity, would you live your life differently today? The question has been posed, in one form or another, countless times. You may … Continue reading
Life’s Greatest Questions: Where Did It All Come From?
We are beginning today a short series of lessons entitled: Life’s Greatest Questions. These are questions relative to life and eternity; questions that have real answers; and are some of the most important questions we can ask. Where did it … Continue reading
“Choose Your Views”
Those who take vacations to the beach know that a room or a house with an ocean view means a higher rental rate. Many are willing to pay it, though, as watching the rolling waves can be relaxing. Thanks to … Continue reading
Empty Lives
Ghost towns are almost ubiquitous on old western TV shows and movies. Echoes of the past seem to reverberate off the empty store fronts. Those empty buildings are a memory of a distant past, full of laughter, fun, excitement, romance, … Continue reading
Do You Want to Be Great in the Church?
In a real sense, we ought to desire to be “great” in the church today. Each of us may have our own ideas about what it takes to be a “great” member. We may describe a preacher as being “great” … Continue reading
Problems Are No Problem
Text: Ephesians 5:22-33 When two people get married, they WILL have problems – but that doesn’t mean they have “A PROBLEM” Introduction: Before I begin, I need to take a survey, to learn who I’m addressing: FIRST GROUP: how many … Continue reading