Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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    What Makes Us Become A White-Washed Christian?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 22, 2025
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    Is thy heart right with God?

    What Makes Us Become a White-Washed Christian? Luke 18:9-14 This is the story of two men who went to the temple pray. Undoubtedly many have read or at least heard of this story. So why did I title this sermon What Makes Us Become a White-washed Christian? Well first, let me ask this, what is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025
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    Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

    Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

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    What Does It Mean To Lament?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 3, 2025
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    People who are sincerely remorseful for the wrongs or transgressions that they have committed will openly show some type of emotion.

    What Does It Mean to Lament? Luke 16:19-31 The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines lament as (1) to express sorrow, mourning, or regret for often demonstratively, to mourn, to regret strongly, and (2) a crying out in grief, a wailing, dirge, elegy, complaint. It could also be said that one ...read more

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    What Does It Mean To Be Of Little Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 18, 2025
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    There is something that we should ask ourselves. Do Christians truly have enough faith in today’s society?

    What Does It Mean to Be of Little Faith? Luke 12:28 There are five instances within the New Testament that speak about being “of little faith.” The online Merriam-Webster dictionary defines faith as belief and trust in and loyalty to God, something that is believed with strong conviction. So, with ...read more

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    How Are We To Know Who Our Neighbor Is?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 4, 2025
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    Take a moment to think about who your neighbor is. It could be someone that may not live next door to you.

    How Are We to Know Who Our Neighbor Is? Luke 10:25-37 During the conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel, the remnants of Jews that were left behind intermingled with their conquerors, the Assyrians. Being half Jew and half Gentile, they became known as the Samaritans. They were a mix of ...read more

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    Are We Guilty Of Sleeping Through A Garden Moment?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2025
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    Jesus calls the disciples to a prayer meeting but they fell asleep. Are we guilty of the same thing?

    Are We Guilty of Sleeping Through a Garden Moment? Mark 14:32-42 No doubt we have all heard this story preached, maybe we have even read it ourselves, or we have seen movies regarding the Crucifixion of Christ. He was the perfect Son, in perfect union, with the perfect Father. Mark 14:32-42 ...read more

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    What Was The Significance Of Both Jesus And Peter Walking On The Water?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 14, 2025
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    If walking on water takes faith, then every day living takes just as much faith for us to respond to the Lord with.

    What was the Significance of Both Jesus and Peter Walking on the Water? Matthew 14:24-33 There are actually two separate sermons within this passage of Scripture (vs 22-23 & 24-33). The first part speaks of Jesus’ time alone with the Father. But for this message, I want to focus on the second ...read more

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    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 7, 2025
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    Spiritual preparation is necessary in being a good servant, a good witness, and a good Christian.

    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like? Matthew 14:22-23 Preparation is the process of making something ready to be used or for use. For instance, during my time in the service, we would need to prepare our gear before we went to the field for training. Not only did I have to prepare my ...read more

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    Why Are We To Prepare Ourselves For Persecution?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 30, 2025
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    We should not be afraid of what may happen to us because of our faith. Trust in God to help guide us through what we may face.

    Why Are We to Prepare Ourselves for Persecution? Matthew 10:16-42 In verses sixteen - eighteen: The resistance of the Pharisees would resemble assaulting wolves. The only expectation that the disciples have is to seek their Shepherd for assurance. We might even confront comparable aggression. Like ...read more

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    What Does It Mean The Pure In Heart Will See God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 16, 2025
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    To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart.

    What Does it Mean the Pure in Heart Will See God? Matthew 5:8 To be able to see God, one should be pure in heart. Here we have another of Jesus’ “blessed are” statements from his developing rundown of the individuals who should cheer in the manner God sees them. We call this list the ...read more

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    What Does It Mean The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 10, 2025
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    The Kingdom of Heaven lies before all of us. The problem is whether or not people are actually looking for it.

    What Does it Mean the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand? Matthew 3:2 John the Baptist has blasted onto the scene. His subject was "Repent ye!" Repentance is when a person does a turnaround or an about-face, which means a 180-degree turn from the direction that the person was headed. Malachi ...read more

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    Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025
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    Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

    The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

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    What Must We Do To Be Restored?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 23, 2025
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    Zechariah hears from God and he learns that Judah will be blessed.

    Jerusalem had fallen due to the sin that the people had allowed to come in. Not only was God jealous for Zion (the place) but also Zion (the people). God protects those He loves but He does allow things to happen to get His people back in line. God wants us to be faithful to Him and follow His ...read more

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    Will A Garment Of Praise Replace A Spirit Of Despair?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 20, 2025
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    What does a garment, praise, spirit, and despair have to do with one another?

    What do we mean by a garment of praise? A garment is an article of clothing that is worn. Praise is an expressed approval or admiration for something or someone. What does a spirit of despair mean? A spirit is a nonphysical part of a person or an element in the character of a person. Despair is ...read more

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    Why Are We Told That God’s Thoughts And Ways Are Not Ours?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 18, 2025
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    God's ways and thoughts are unique in relation to the thoughts and ways of man.

    God's way is unique in relation to man's way. The Gospel is God's direction. It is not man-made. There is no way that any man could have ever come up with it or at any point devise it. Paul stated, “But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. ...read more

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