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Be Content with what you have
Introduction In Proverbs 30:8-9 Solomon writes, Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches-Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, and say, “Who is the LORD?” Or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God. In other words, be…
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What’s Wrong with the Salvation Army?
Introduction From Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, it seems as if the group known as the Salvation Army materializes out of thin air; ringing their bells for monetary donations, only to vanish again before the New Year. Who are they really? Can Christians support this group? What does the bible say about this organization? The following…
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The Christian at Work
The Christian Home, Part 3 Introduction The last verse of our focus text, Col. 3:18-22, is on the Master/Slave interaction. This can also be utilized for the Employer/Employee paradigm as well. Surprisingly, some people don’t think in regard to being a Christian on the job as they aren’t surrounded by other Christians. However, this is…
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Giving God the Leftovers
Introduction Yesterday families all across America sat down to a meal and gave thanks for all that they have. Some saw each other for the first time in months as they traveled hundreds of miles to break bread with loved ones. Of course, now that holiday is over, there is inevitably leftovers. But suppose you…
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Our Daily Bread
Introduction As American families, as well as others throughout the world, gather together today for the traditional Thanksgiving meal, we should be thankful for what God has given us and appreciate that bounty that is set before us. In looking at the Model Prayer (Mt. 6:9-13), verse 11 states, Give us this day our daily bread. I…
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Children & Parents
The Christian Home, Part 2 Introduction The Christian Home continues as roles slightly change, for the husband and wife, when children are brought into the fold. God has some specific things to say to both the children and the parents in verses 20 and 21. Although Paul addresses the children first, for the sake of…
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The Giving of Thanks
Introduction Next Thursday we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving here in America. A time for family and friends to gather together and eat a hearty meal. Most people may not even know the significance of it as, to them, it’s just another day off from work or school and it’s the holiday which leads to…
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Wives & Husbands
The Christian Home, Part 1 Introduction The Christian Home begins with the Husband-Wife dynamic. Going all the way back to the Garden of Eden. Moses writes, And the LORD God said, “It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.” …And Adam said: “This is now…
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Room for Improvement
Introduction A few years ago, one the men of the congregation preached a lesson which was solid from start to finish. After services, I complimented him on his lesson, his wife was also present. Then I was about to suggest a couple ideas on how to improve his lesson when his wife chimed in, “Why…
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The Christian Home
Series Introduction Introduction Having looked at God’s word for the last few weeks, as an overview of the bible itself, we’ll look deeper in the scriptures in this new 3-part series. Some say that the bible is outdated, being over 2000 years old, and yet it still has the necessities of day-to-day living contained within…
The Christian Caravan 