Obedience

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“My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him. For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart, and knows all things. Beloved, if our …

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Acts 8 records the conversion of an Ethiopian eunuch. There is much to learn from the inspired record. We can learn how to successfully evangelize, what it means to “preach Jesus,” what is necessary to receive the remission of sins, how wonderful it is to be forgiven, etc. However, let us consider The Heart of …

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Some who are contrary to the concept of pattern seeking and pattern keeping have suggested that adherence to a pattern implies the kingdom is a meritocracy. This argument is immediately invalidated by the mere fact that “Patternists” do not subscribe to the aforementioned implication. It holds about as much water as the atheists’ appeal to …

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“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor (panoplia) of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil” (Ephesians 6:10-11). We are engaged in a spiritual war, and the only way we can be sufficiently equipped to …

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Walking with the Lord is a wonderful thing. During our walk we can see great blessings and benefits. The greatest being eternal salvation. Ppt: When We Walk With The Lord Outline: When We Walk With The Lord Download: mp3

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Full of sorrow in the midst of Philistine dominance due to their own sin, the Israelites were told by Samuel that, “If you return to the Lord with all your hearts, then put away the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths from among you, and prepare your hearts for the Lord, and serve Him only; and …

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Christians are supposed to be a bold people. Cowardice is condemned by God, and the coward cannot possibly fulfill the responsibilities given by God. We must move away from cowardice, and grow in boldness. Ppt: From Cowardice to Boldness Outline: From Cowardice to Boldness Download: mp3

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This two part lesson considers the words of exhortation given by Paul to the Thessalonians in 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22. Included are instructions concerning proper conduct between elders and the flock among them, as well as members one to another, and to God. Ppt: Exhortations to Proper Conduct in the Church Outline: Exhortations to Proper Conduct …

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Those who fail to realize the importance of following the pattern set in God’s word would do well to consider that God is A God of Order. He demands that we submit to the Divine order He has established. Ppt: A God of Order Outline: A God of Order Download: mp3

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There is a “race that is set before us” (Hebrews 12:1). It is a long, grueling task given to us by our Lord. He has already run, and accomplished the task having become “the author and finisher of our faith” (v. 2). We must look to Him as a source of encouragement, strength, and as …

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