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A Basis for Confidence
Our hope is not in the triumph of an earthly kingdom, but in the coming of the Kingdom of God. Meanwhile, we serve Him with confidence....
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Jun 10, 2017
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What to do when obedience brings ridicule
The price of obedience to God can be extremely high. Obedience must be by faith, because it does not always bring instant positive...
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Jun 9, 2017
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Who me? God’s Fellow Worker?
God gives His people productive work and He supports them in it. Paul understood this when he wrote, “We are God’s fellow workers” I...
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Jun 4, 2017
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Two Kings in Contrast
Today we meet two kings: Solomon and Jesus. Though kings they could not be more different in their lives and in their deaths. Today’s...
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Jun 2, 2017
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Your Assignment from God
God makes assignments to His people. It may be enduring great suffering or making great music. But He is always glorified and His people...
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May 28, 2017
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Why We Must Stay with God’s Word
We must take God’s Word seriously. David charged Solomon to do so. Jesus showed the Jews His commitment to the truth of Scripture....
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May 27, 2017
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The Consequences of Not Hearing
Hearing the words of God is evidence that one is of God. But disaster awaits everyone who will not hear. We can learn much from a...
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May 23, 2017
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Stop Limping and Follow Christ
God calls us to follow Him but biblical history shows how some followed while others limped between the true God and impostors. Will you...
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May 8, 2017
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Authority: Rejected and Abused
Authority was an issue in David’s time and in Jesus’ day. In one case legitimate authority was abused and in the other legitimate...
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Apr 25, 2017
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The Cost of Following Christ
The one who would follow Christ must prepare himself to lose everything, even the most precious relationships in this world. Are you...
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Apr 22, 2017
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Heeding a Timely Warning
A person’s life and eternal destiny depends on a willingness to heed the warning. Here we see examples of one who heeded and one who...
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Apr 18, 2017
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People who Please God and Rock the Boat
Once while under arrest the apostles said, “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). That is true and simple but not easy nor...
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Apr 15, 2017
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