Drinking Wine, Matt 26:29

Drinking Wine Matt.26:29 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Based on what you believe Jesus did with wine, is it Biblical for Christians to drink alcohol?  First we’ll look at the Last Supper.  In not one of the gospels recording this event is there any mention of “wine.”  Just examine the texts:...

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A Blessing Counted A Curse, Prov 27:14

A Blessing Counted A Curse Prov. 27:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO Prov 27:14 says, “He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.” The motive for a man, who rises early to bless his friend with a loud voice, is...

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The Sinners’ Delight, Ps 62:4

These are the things in which sinners delight.  We’re studying these in their chronological order as they appear in the Bible.  The Sinners’ delight is in:  Lies – Ps 62:4 – Jer 6:10 they have no delight in the word of the Lord.  Jer 5:30-31 they would rather hear someone...

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The Saints’ Delight, Ps 37:4

These are the things in which the saints should delight.  The saints’ delight should be: The Lord – Ps 37:4 – “Delight thyself in the Lord…”. You delight in the Lord by loving him [Matt 22:36-37]; by knowing him [Phil 3:10]; by fellowshipping with him [1 Jn 1:3]; by praying...

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The Lord’s Delight, Is 42:1

Today, we are studying the Lord’s delight.  We want to know what they are so that we can please him.  If you are a husband and you know that your wife delights in flowers or chocolate, for instance, you’ll be inclined to bring her some fresh flowers and some delicious...

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Thy Word is Settled, Ps 119:89

Thy Word is Settled Ps. 119:89  CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO About God’s words, Ps 119 says, thy word is settled in heaven, it is true from the beginning, it is pure, and it is a lamp and a light.  From the verses containing these statements we learn some wonderful things...

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The Benefits of Affliction, Ps 119

The Benefits of Affliction Ps. 119 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The Benefits of Affliction are seen in Ps 119.  Often in affliction we only see the suffering and trouble.  Look for the benefits. Affliction can lead you to salvation through God’s words – Psalm 119:107 – I am afflicted very much:...

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Why We Are a Baptist Church

There are six distinct doctrines that distinguish Bible believing Baptist churches from all other churches and religions in the world.  Some non-denominational churches hold these doctrines, and, thus, they are Baptist in their doctrine though not in their name.  We are not ashamed of the name “Baptist” and we are...

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Bad Decisions, Jos 9:14

Bad Decisions Jos 9:14 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO It bothers me that good men in the Bible sometimes made bad decisions.  The concern, obviously, is that if they made bad decisions in their days, what’s to prevent us from making bad decisions in our days?  We need to learn from...

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Labor Day, Prov 14:23

Labor Day CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO From the website of the U.S. Department of Labor, we read, “Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the...

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