Contrast the Devil and The Lord, Acts 26:18

There is a great contrast between the devil and the Lord.  They are diametrically opposed.   Notice these qualities of the Devil Darkness – Eph 6:12 he is among the rulers of the darkness of this world; though he has transformed himself into an angel of light to counterfeit the...

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God’s Will for Children, Lk 1:13-17

This sermon is about God’s will for children.  You should try to know from early childhood what you’re going to do, what your calling is.  And then direct all of your effort and attention toward this.  Dave Walker, MD, a South African anesthesiologist, knew by the time he was 7...

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The Ten Commandments, Gal 3:21

Gal 3:21 says, “if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law”.  Rom 10:5 says, “the man which doeth those things shall live by them”. These verses seem to contradict.  How is it that the law can’t give life...

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Sin Personified, Prov 5:3-5

Sin Personified Prov. 5:3-5 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This sermon outline comes from notes I took on a sermon I heard Pastor Rick Sowell preach 25 years ago.  The strange woman in Prov 5:3-5 is a good picture of sin.  She is sin personified.  This woman is very deceptive.  What you...

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Don’t Put Confidence in Man, Ps 118:8-9

Many Christians have a news source from which they keep up with domestic and international news.  Often these news sources give you stories to persuade you to believe that the persons about whom they are reporting are either harmful or beneficial to good policy.  They either want you to support...

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Provide Things Honest, Rom 12:17

Rom 12:17 says, “Provide things honest in the sight of all men”.  Thankfully, we live in a country where we are still able to live a “quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty”.  We don’t have to hide or lie in order to survive.  As a result, we...

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Lessons From Canaan, Lev 25:23

I heard a man accuse God because of what Israel did to the inhabitants of Canaan when they entered the promised land. If you happen to agree with this fellow, you might want to consider a few things before you, too, accuse God of wrongdoing.   The land of Canaan...

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Why You Lie, Gen 18:15

Why You Lie Gen.18:15 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO This lesson examines, from the Bible, why you lie.  You lie because: You are afraid of people knowing the truth – Gen 18:15 – Sarah laughed when she heard the Lord proclaim that she was going to have a son – when...

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Christ in You, Col 1:27

When you get saved, Christ is is you.  His presence in your life changes things completely.  You are literally a new creature in Christ [2 Cor 3:17].  Christ in you: Results in your death – Rom 8:9-11 – specifically Rom 8:10.  When you get saved, everything about you should die....

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Fellowship With Jesus, 1 Cor 1:9

As Christians, we are called unto the fellowship of God’s Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, 1 Cor 1:9.  We are, therefore, to have fellowship with Jesus, 1 Jn 1:3.  But what does fellowship with Jesus entail? Fellowship with him, 1 Cor 1:9.  We enjoy fellowship with Jesus when we spend...

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