Tag: 2023
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Let Us Give (The Collection)
Worship Service, Pt. 4 Introduction The next act of worship we will look at is The Collection. Whenever the discussion of money is mentioned or giving as part of the service, people tend to sour at the idea. You might hear people say, “All they want is our money.” It is the one thing that…
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Indirect Operation of the Holy Spirit
A Conversions Bonus Article Introduction There is a lot of misunderstanding in regard to the subject of the Holy Spirit and His involvement in the life of a Christian. The simple question to ask is, “How does the Holy Spirit Operate?” The answer is either directly or indirectly. The correct answer is indirectly, and, in…
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A Piece of String
Introduction Ever since the popularity of 30-minute sitcoms on television, people of America have adjusted their lives to sit still no longer than that length of time. When it comes to Sunday Services, and listening to the preacher, they don’t want the sermon to go past 25-30 minutes. Once the 30-minute mark hits the credits should be…
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Are you Straddling the Fence?
Introduction A preacher once shared this parable—The Man on the Fence (author unknown) There was a large group of people gathered. On one side of the group stood Jesus. On the other side stood Satan. Separating the two of them, was a fence running through the middle of the group. Both Jesus and Satan began…
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Famine in the Land
Introduction When you hear the word ‘famine’ what comes to mind? A lack of food? The Dust Bowl of the Depression Era? Long lines at a food bank? What about a famine of knowledge? Don’t think that’s possible? God does! Pending Judgment In the book of Amos, the prophet receives five visions concerning Israel and…
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Is Everyone Going to Heaven?
Introduction Early last year (2022), I wrote about 21 articles on the subject of The Afterlife on my previous website. Although I covered the basics; rather thoroughly, and from scripture, I felt like I left out one idea and that is the general belief, by most people claiming to be Christians, that the majority of…
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John’s Disciples in Ephesus
Conversions in Acts, Part 8 Introduction This is usually not listed as part of any sermon series on conversion. I added it here because it helps answer a question that brethren, today, might have concerning their baptism. Please read Acts 18:24-28; 19:1-7. Meet Apollos During Paul’s second preaching tour, he encountered a husband-and-wife team of…
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The Philippian Jailer
Conversion in Acts, Part 7 Introduction In the latter half of chapter 16, we come to the next conversion. How it comes about is rather interesting but is, essentially, the start of Paul’s frequent “Jail Time”. Read Acts 16:15-40. The Profitable Prophetess As Paul and Silas, went to a place of prayer, a young slave…
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Are You Blessed and Highly favored?
Introduction A sister in Christ recently brought up this phrase, stating that someone who’s a Christian would say this all the time when someone asked how they were doing. I have heard the phrase but not for over thirty years; or maybe I just wasn’t paying attention recently. She wanted to know what this really…
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Lydia of Thyatira
Conversion in Acts, Part 6 Introduction We continue our series on Conversions in Acts as we reach chapter 16. An interesting event takes place and two conversions are discussed in this chapter. We’ll look at each one individually. Please read Acts 16:1-15. Meet Timothy As chapter 16 begins, we note that Paul is on his…
The Christian Caravan 