Of a truth, miracles were performed by some Christians in the first century during the writing of the New Testament, but to claim that miracles are being performed today is to claim that which no longer occurs. God Himself told us there would come a time when miracles would cease—and He also told us when. …
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Jul 16
Spirit Floating
“I saw it all! I floated up and saw my body upon the operating table. The machines and lights filled the room. The doctors huddled around me, and I saw the surgery. Then I came back down into my body.” Such stories as this are being heard from sincere and honest people (although it would …
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Jul 08
THOSE WHO DID NOT WRITE THE BIBLE
In order to arrive at the correct answer from a number of possibilities, one may falsify the choices which are erroneous in order to ascertain the truth. Such is called the process of elimination. My father would frequently make use of this method with my sister and myself. If we were the only two who …
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Jul 01
Trusting God Enough
With a mighty hand, God freed the Hebrews from Egyptian slavery. A multitude was to travel through a wilderness and leave their crop of food behind; but they trusted Him. God lead them by a pillar of clouds during the day, and a pillar of fire in the night. They followed it because they trusted …
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Jun 25
“REJOICE IN OUR TRIBULATIONS”?!
How could anyone teach that we are to rejoice in our tribulations? Isn’t is the case that “rejoice” means to be overly happy, to exult? Doesn’t “tribulations” denote the various afflictions of life, yea, all the afflictions one may encounter during his lifetime? One might understand the rejoicing at the birth of a child, a …
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Jun 11
THE INVITATION (2)
In review of last week’s article, the invitation invites two classes of people: (1) those who are not Christians, and (2) those Christians who have sinned publically. I. To those who are not Christians, God explains that the following are required: 1st, Hear the Gospel (Rom. 10:14; John. 6:44,45). 2nd, Believe the Gospel (Mark. 16:16; …
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Jun 03
THE INVITATION
At the conclusion of the sermon is offered what we call the invitation. The invitation invites two classes of people: (1) those who are not Christians, and (2) those who are Christians but have publically sinned. Although God’s required response of such an individual is not elaborated upon at the end of each sermon, such …
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May 26
CHRIST — The Answer To Human Problems
I. Christ solves the problem of GUIDANCE. Man always has, and always will need guidance. Jeremiah stated, “O Lord, I know that the way of man is not in himself: It is not in man that walks to direct his steps” (Jer. 10:23). But Jesus stepped forth and said, “I am the way, the truth, …
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May 20
“The Perfect Earth”
If, before the Earth had been created, God asked you how it should be designed, would you have not suggested some (or all) of the following? 1. It should not have death nor pain. 2. It should not have sorrow. 3. It should not contain any wickedness. 4. There should not be any darkness. 5. …
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Apr 23
Another 25 Things To Do For Church Growth
26. Get rid of soul endangering books. Acts 19:18-20. 27. Get rid of soul endangering TV programs. Acts 19:18-20. 28. Visit the widows. Jam. 1:27. 29. Visit the orphans. Jam.1.27. 30. Visit the sick. Matt. 25:36. 31. Send a card to the sick. Matt. 25:36. 32. Call the sick. Matt. 25:36. 33. Call the widows. …
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