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The Living Bible “Translation”
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 4 Introduction In Isaiah 55:8-9, the prophet writes, “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.” What this…
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For The Love of Money
Introduction The following story is an Urban Legend I found online about 20 years ago… The upstate New York man was rich in almost every way. His estate was worth millions. He owned houses, land, antiques and cattle. But though on the outside he had it all, he was very unhappy on the inside. His…
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Which Translation should I Use?
Getting to Know God’s Word, Part 3 Introduction To those who are new student to the bible, it can be very challenging to decide which translation of the scriptures to use when reading or studying. There is not any one translation that is superior to the rest as all are translated by men. None of…
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Are There Vampires in the Bible?
Introduction It’s been many years since I last wrote an article like this. If you’ve ever read any of my early articles; 2002-2005, I did mostly pieces like this which were kind of goofy in nature showing the truth from scripture. The other day I was looking up an article online and, for some reason,…
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Submitting to God’s Word
Introduction Most people who claim that they are Christians have never read, or studied the bible. They’ll have read a chapter here and there and, maybe, know a few of the standard verses from memory; John 3:16 and Mt. 7:1 for an example. Then, there are those who say they have read the bible cover…
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Bible Basics
Getting to Know God’s Word, part 1 Introduction We begin a new series on the bible itself. Ironically, the word ‘bible’ isn’t found anywhere in the scriptures. It is a manmade word to describe as collection of books (see definition below). For this article, we’ll just share some basic overview information; most of it you…
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An Audience of One

Introduction What goes through your mind as you enter the church building? Are you looking forward to approaching the throne of God? Or are you looking to be uplifted and entertained? Too many people today go to worship for the wrong reason and with the wrong mindset. Now Performing… Most congregations, today, see themselves as…
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The Lord’s Invitation

Worship Service, Pt. 6 Introduction In Matthew 11:28-30 Jesus said, “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “For My yoke…
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Let Us Study (Preaching the Gospel)

Worship Service, Pt. 5 Introduction The fifth act of worship we will look at is preaching the gospel. Now you might look at the title and wonder how is this studying? Don’t you study the bible in bible classes? The answer is yes, but you also study in the worship assembly. If you disagree, then…
