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John 6 – Jesus, having performed signs on the diseased (v. 2), attracted a great multitude. And as He sat elevated on a mount He saw that famished mass of souls coming toward Him – “in number about five thousand” (v. 10). The perceptive Savior was “moved with compassion for them,” not because of their …

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The world view of love is not the same as the Biblical view. The love the Bible describes can be both tough to receive, and to give. This sermon discusses some actions of love that are not always easy, but necessary. Ppt: Tough Love Outline: Tough Love Download: mp3

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The following lessons were presented by brother Stan Cox of Ft. Worth Texas. The downloadable audio links can be found in the 2016 Sermon Archives.      

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“Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my …

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The vast wisdom of God in all His institutions is unmistakable. His designs are without flaw, and excel in functionality. He accomplishes things which exceed our own ability, and are consistently too wonderful to comprehend. From “the dust of the ground” (Genesis 2:7) and His own breath He set in motion the elements of human …

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Paul described the church as “the pillar and ground of the truth” (1 Timothy 3:15). This sermon discusses the concept of the church serving God in this capacity. Ppt: The Pillar and Ground of the Truth     Outline: The Pillar and Ground of the Truth     Audio: mp3

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Although Paul planned to come to Timothy shortly he wrote him a letter in case of a delay. He did not think it appropriate to risk putting off his instruction for Timothy as a young preacher, and the people he would be teaching. Paul’s instruction concerned conduct in the house of God/church of the living …

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The apostle Paul used figurative language in the text to describe the relationship between those of like precious faith, and their relationship to God. The recipients were “once Gentiles in the flesh” (v. 11) but have been “brought near by the blood of Christ” (v. 13). As a result, they are: “Citizens with the saints” …

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Maintaining unity within a local congregation is imperative. In Ephesians 4, the apostle Paul mentions some characteristics that are necessary for each individual to posses in order to “keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3). Ppt: Keys To Unity     Outline: Keys To Unity     Audio: mp3

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Sermon audio of March 8-11 gospel meeting with Roy Fenner of Highlands, Texas. What is Faith? (Class) Roy uses Hebrews 11 to discuss the concept of faith, how it looks, and what it does for the one who has it. Audio: mp3 Church Membership Matters Roy discusses responsibilities of members of the Lord’s body, and …

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