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Blessings from God

The blessing of God – How do I get them? Continue reading

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Walking Worthy of our Call

1 Thes. 2:12 12 that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.   . This was the heart of Paul whenever he wrote to the churches, that they would be maturing in their … Continue reading

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God Tests our hearts

Proverbs 17:3 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold,  But the Lord tests the hearts. 1 Chr. 29:17; Ps. 26:2; Prov. 15:11 . . Have you ever wondered why God leaves us here to be tempted … Continue reading

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The Work of God in me

Ps. 4:3 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lrod will hear when I call to Him. . . Sometimes I wonder why God has formed me the way I am. I … Continue reading

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Death and God’s Sovereignty

Today 12-16-09 my father died. He and I were not very close. Most of his life was lived for himself. He had been married about 9 times – been homeless – hooked on drugs and alcohol – immoral etc… Apart … Continue reading

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The Sovereignty of God- Is it Fair

How is the Election of God Fair? As taken from John MacArthur’s Study Bible, Sermons, as well as from Unconditional Election written by Earl Blackburn . Compiled with comments by Tim Gowens   Before I proceed to write about the … Continue reading

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America – Here it comes!

Matt. 12:43-50 When an unclean spirit goes out of a man, he goes through dry places, seeking rest, and finds none. Then he says,”I will return to my house from which I came.” And when he comes, he finds it … Continue reading

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The Economy and the Christian

PS 37:16-19 A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. The Lord knows the days of the upright, … Continue reading

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Todays Church – Wow- Dangerous Stuff

The Modern Church We praise what we adore. We praise our wives and children – or business or the heights that others have achieved.  (Usually done in envy). You can really tell about where a person is in relationship to … Continue reading

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Is Scripture Sufficient for Church Growth

This has been a question that many in the modern church have struggled to answer. They struggle because they have been influenced by 3 things. . . 1. The appealing to adhere to church tradition. This influence  showed itself initially … Continue reading

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