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Happiness In Heaven
Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016 (message contributor)
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1. Read And Heed
Contributed on Jun 7, 2016
The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.
1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more
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2. Dads Disarming Distractions
Contributed on Jun 13, 2016
In connection with Father's Day, this lesson points out that Jesus IS going to return. As preparation Dads (all of us) must make two key decisions: 1. Stay Awake and 2. Dress Appropriately. These decisions benefit our children as well as ourselves.
1. Use iPad and iPhone as distractions -- pretend to be reading email, texts, and receive a phone call from "Mom" to show how we can be distracted from our focus 2. Staying Focused Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder. I ...read more
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3. Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There
Contributed on Jun 15, 2016
We naturally fear death. However, it is a blessed/happy event for Christians to move from this life to the next.
1. Back in 2014, Andy Russell of Tarzana, CA passed away. His three year old grandson, Bobby wanted to know what had happened to his grandfather. His parents told him, "Grandpa was so sick and felt so bad that God did not want him to hurt any more so he sent the angels to get him." Astonished, ...read more
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4. Heaven, We Are Dying To Live There
Contributed on Jun 20, 2016
In the midst of all of the persecutions and difficulties of these Christians, there is a blessed relief -- to be with Him for eternity. Our passing from this life is blessed because we Reside in the Lord; Rest from Labors; and will be Rewarded by deeds.
1. Back in 2014, Andy Russell of Tarzana, CA passed away. His three year old grandson, Bobby wanted to know what had happened to his grandfather. His parents told him, "Grandpa was so sick and felt so bad that God did not want him to hurt any more so he sent the angels to get him." Astonished, ...read more
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5. The Wedding Parties
Contributed on Jul 11, 2016
We have been invited to share in the great wedding celebration of Jesus and his bride. This lessons looks at the Wedding Party - People as well as the Wedding Party-Celebration.
1. Wedding Traditions Everyone is familiar with our wedding traditions like tossing the bouquet and the throwing of rice/bird seed, but what about traditions from other countries and cultures? * The Blackening of the Bride: Scotland The bride and groom are slathered from head to toe in every ...read more
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6. The Fight For Your Life
Contributed on Jul 25, 2016
We are threatened by a vicious adversary and liar. God, in his steadfast love, has provided victory for us in the resurrection.
1. Revelation 20.1-6 2. Controversy over millennial issues a. Premillennialism (A. Campbell and the Millennial Harbinger) b. A millennialism c. Post-Tribulation; Pre-Tribulation d. "Pan-Millennialism" it will all pan out 3. Holy, Holy, Holy! Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole ...read more
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7. Be The Keeper
Contributed on Sep 1, 2016
We are blessed when we keep the words of God.
1. Wrong Running One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She stepped on the gas to gain some distance from the truck, but when she sped up the truck did too. The faster she drove the faster drove the truck. Now scared, she ...read more