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Ron Macarthur
Contributing sermons since Mar 22, 2006
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The Thorn In Paul's Side
Contributed on Jun 28, 2013
Points out clues from the scripture that point directly to the identity of the thorn in Paul's side
Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh There has been much speculation over the centuries about just what Paul meant by his thorn in the flesh. Many have said it was some kind of sin which he just could not get behind him and others have said his thorn in the flesh was the persecution that followed ...read more
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Paul's Thorn In The Flesh
Contributed on Mar 19, 2011
A study of what the scripture indicates is the real physical thorn in Paul’s flesh
The Thorn in the Flesh There is much conjecture about Paul’s “Thorn in the Flesh” but I believe that scripture makes it very clear about what the thorn in the flesh actually was. Please follow along as we address this question and study what the scriptures indicate is the ...read more
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A Christmas Sermon
Contributed on Dec 20, 2010
A different approach to the traditional Christmas sermons. From the Apostles John and Paul
A Christmas Sermon As I sit to write this Christmas Sermon I feel rather strange because it will find its roots in the Gospel of John and the writings of the Apostle Paul and the writer of Hebrews rather than the Gospel’s of Luke and Matthew. This seems odd even to me but this is where I ...read more
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Leadership Defined
Contributed on Jul 5, 2008
Jesus outlines to His disciples just what it takes to become a leader and to hold a high position in a church.
Matthew 20:20 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. (21) "What is it you want?" he asked. She said, "Grant that one of these two sons of mine may sit at your right and the other at your left in your kingdom." (22) "You don’t know ...read more
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The Mustard Seed
Contributed on Sep 24, 2007
A short but different take on the meaning of what Jesus meant when He spoke of faith like a mustard seed.
Luke 17:5 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" (6) He replied, "If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, `Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. The apostles (the twelve) have asked Jesus to increase their faith. This ...read more
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Realize Please That Jesus Has Just Set A ...
Contributed on Jul 5, 2008
Realize please that Jesus has just set a standard for those who want to be in a high or leadership position. It will cost them in honest dedicated service to others; in ...read more