Lay Hold On Eternal Life, 1 Tim 6:6-19

There is so much more to having eternal life than just being able to go to heaven when you die.  Of course, going to heaven is wonderful.  But if you could have more, wouldn’t you want it?  You can have more.  We are instructed to lay hold on eternal life,...

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Gog and Magog, Ezek 38:1-23

Ezekiel 38 is a prophecy about Gog and Magog.  Gog is the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and Magog is the land, v.2.  There has been much speculation about the interpretation of this prophecy.  And, therefore, there is much discussion about its fulfillment.  Some believe that this prophecy will...

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Essential Elements to Prayer, Mk 14:36

In Mk 14:36, Jesus prayed in the garden of Gethsemane before his crucifixion.  He said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt”.  In Christ’s supplication we see four essential elements to prayer that should...

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The Gospel – Resurrection, 1 Cor 15:3-4

The Gospel – Resurrection 1 Cor 15:3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO The gospel is not complete without the resurrection.  It is certainly remarkable, as we saw in the prior broadcast, that Jesus Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.  However, without the resurrection, Paul said that our faith is...

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Relevance of the Resurrection, Lk 20:36

What is the relevance of the resurrection?  What does the resurrection mean to us today?  We can answer these questions from the scripture.   The relevance of the resurrection is that we are: The children of the resurrection, Lk 20:36.  Because we have trusted Jesus Christ as our Savior, we...

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A Pivotal Question, Matt 27:22

Matt 27:11-25.  During the trial of Jesus, Pilate asked the multitude a pivotal question, “What shall I do then with Jesus”?, v.22.  We’re talking about this man Jesus.  He is Christ, the anointed one, Israel’s Messiah.  He is the King of the Jews, Mk 15:12.  He didn’t get to reign...

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Resurrection Morning, Matt 28:1

Resurrection morning, Matt 28:1 at first daylight, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Joses (Matt 27:56) came to the tomb where Jesus had been buried.  They were accompanied by Salome who had been with them at the crucifixion (Mk 16:1; 15:40) and by Joanna (Lk 24:10) and...

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The Gospel – Death and Burial, 1 Cor 15:3-4

The Gospel – Death and Burial 1 Cor 15:3-4 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO According to 1 Cor 15:3-4, the gospel is the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.  Today we will concern ourselves with the first two parts of the gospel – death and burial. Christ died –...

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Pray for Those in Authority, 1 Tim 2:2

To pray for those in authority effectually, we must start with the right attitude toward those in authority. In 2 Ki 5:1-3, for example, the little maid, who had been taken captive by the Syrians, had an unusually good attitude toward her mistress and Naaman.   In Dan 4:19, when...

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The Full Soul

Prov 27:7 says, “The full soul loatheth an honeycomb; but to the hungry soul every bitter thing is sweet”.   The prodigal son is a good illustration of this truth, Lk 15:11-17.  When he left home with his portion of goods, he was a full soul.  He loathed all the...

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