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Article: You call yourself a Christian?

Words are often thrown around with little to no thought. Someone might proclaim they love their wife, and use the same word to describe how they feel about cheesecake. However, we know they don’t feel the same about their wife as they do about cheesecake. Someone might say, “My head literally exploded,” to describe their …

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God has shown His love for Christians in His scheme of redemption. Before the foundation of the world God chose a special people for salvation (cf. Ephesians 1:4). Contrary to Calvinistic doctrine this predestination is not individual. The text clearly states that man obtains salvation “through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth.” …

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Sermon: Living Hope

Christians are begotten to a living hope (cf. 1 Peter 1:3-5). This sermon discusses that hope, and how you can attain it. Ppt: Living Hope Outline: Living Hope Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Products of the Grace of God

This sermon discusses some of the products of God’s grace. Ppt: Products of the Grace of God Outline: Products of the Grace of God Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Signs That You are Dying Spiritually

We need to examine our lives in order to maintain spiritual health. Here are some signs that indicate a decline of spiritual health. Ppt: Signs That You Are Dying Spiritually Outline: Signs That You Are Dying Spiritually Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Lessons From the Boston Marathon (John Ezell)

Sermon presented on 4/27/14 by brother John Ezell. Audio: mp3

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Article: Are You Dying?

The physical body is meant to be temporary. In the New Testament, a tent is used as a metaphor for the body (cf. 2 Corinthians 5:1, 4; 2 Peter 1:13-14). We all know tents to be temporary shelter. When we go camping we bring a tent. When we go home we put the tent away …

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Sermon: The Factors in Man's Salvation

There are many factors in man’s salvation. All must be present in order for man to attain salvation. What are the factors, and what do they accomplish? Ppt: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Outline: The Factors in Man’s Salvation Audio: mp3

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Sermon: Judging and Asking

Sermon 7 of 8 from The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus says not to judge, but what does He mean? He also speaks about asking, seeking, and knocking. Outline: Judging and Asking Audio: mp3

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Sermon: God's Mirror

James 1:21-25 describes hearing the word without acting on it as a man observing himself in a mirror and not changing any of the flaws he sees. God’s Mirror, i.e. the “implanted word,” shows us how to dress modestly. Ppt: God’s Mirror Outline: God’s Mirror Audio: mp3

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