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Our Most Precious Commodity: God’s Word
January 27, 2010 4 Comments
Three Functions of the Word of God
October 22, 2009 4 Comments
Every time I stand up to preach, I have the privilege of watching God's living word accomplish dynamic things in the lives of people. In 1 Thessalonians, Paul spells out three distinct functions that the Word of God performs in our lives...
As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of …
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A Firm Foundation For Life
April 5, 2009 Leave a Comment
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Based on 1 Peter 1:17-25
ONE GREAT TRUTH: The foundation upon which our faith is built - the blood of Christ and the Word of God - is unshakable, unchanging, and everlasting. …
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Preaching with Sincerity
September 4, 2008 1 Comment
Paul addressed the issue of sincerity in preaching on several occasions throughout the New Testament. One such instance is 2 Corinthians 2:17, "For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ." As I have reflected on this verse, …
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The Nightline Debate: Proving the Existence of God
May 10, 2007 3 Comments
Last night, millions watched the debate between Kelly and Brian Sabient (representing atheism) and Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron (attempting to prove God's existence without using faith or the Bible). I have reviewed as much of the video as I can stand and have come to some interesting conclusions.
At first, …
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Let the Word Have Its Way
October 18, 2006 Leave a Comment
"Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you." -2 Thessalonians 3:1
I must admit that few things in life are more exhilarating than preaching God's Word. That's how God has wired me, that my great passion in life would be to see …
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Hearing the Word of God
October 14, 2006 2 Comments
"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." -Romans 10:17
What do you think of preaching? For some, the word "boring" instantly popped into your mind. You'd rather be watching grass grow. Ask yourself, why did the Puritans sit in church services for three to four hours hearing a …
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Is the Battle for the Bible Over?
August 11, 2006 Leave a Comment
A well-known Christian apologetics ministry denies the accuracy of the biblical genealogies to support an old-earth view. America's most well-known evangelist and spiritual mentor alleges in a Newsweek article that "I'm not a literalist in the sense that every single jot and tittle is from the Lord..." A leader …
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Thank God For the BMA of America
July 17, 2006 Leave a Comment
I grew up in a staunchly conservative Southern Baptist church, where I first heard the gospel and received Christ as my Savior. I was baptized by Doug Riley, a man who was committed to the faithful proclamation of God's inerrant Word. Many of my heroes in the faith are or were Southern Baptist leaders.I have …
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