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    As A Thief In The Night

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2023
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    When will the Lord return? We eagerly expect this to happen. This is our hope. We are not told when. We are only told that He shall return

    As a Thief in the Night 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Last week, we looked at the well-known passage of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. This passage is in common use among students of prophecy, and many theories of “rapture” have emerged from this study. It is also commonly used at funeral to give comfort to ...read more

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    5 Recommendations For The Christian

    Contributed by Jonathan Meade on Nov 7, 2023
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    (A word to you pastor) A caring under-shepherd cares about the condition of God's sheep. This message is designed to help you (a caring under-shepherd), to carry strays and sick sheep back to the good shepherd.

    “5 Recommendations for the Christian” (Story) A young boy when into a drug store and asked to use the telephone. The druggist said, fine, so the boy dialed the grocery store on the other side of town. When the grocer answered, he said, do you need a stock clerk, somebody who can come in and stock ...read more

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    Knowing Christ

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2023
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    Jesus led the disciples to a deeper understanding of His identity, His purpose in coming into this world, and His plan for the building of His church.

    Matt 16:13-20 Knowing Christ 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But ...read more

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    Do We Have A Case Of Spiritual Blindness?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 5, 2023
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    Spiritual eyesight is needed in our walk with the Lord. We should learn to see the spiritual dangers that are around us.

    2 Kings 8-23 tells the story of how Elisha captures an army. But what we will focus on today are verses fifteen - seventeen. Spiritual eyesight is needed in our walk with the Lord. We should learn to see the spiritual dangers that are around us. Elisha’s servant had woken up early and saw the ...read more

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    Comfort One Another With These Words

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 4, 2023
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    What does this well-known passage from 1 Thessalonians teach us about death and resurrection?

    Comfort One Another with These Words 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 This morning’s passage is well known, especially among evangelicals. It is quoted as mentioning an event called the “Rapture.” Other than agreeing on the term, the interpretations of just what the rapture is and when it will happen ...read more

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    For All The Saints

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 1, 2023
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    It is right to remember those who have gone before us in the faith. They serve as witnesses to the faith we should have.

    For All the Saints Hebrews 11:32-40 We come to what should be a very important day for us on the Christian calendar, the day known as “all Saint’s Day or the Feast of All Saints. It is a day in which we are to remember those in the faith who have one before us, many of whom suffered great hardship ...read more

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    What Is The Reason For Showing Kindness To Someone In Need?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 1, 2023
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    This chapter records a beautiful story of grace that was bestowed upon someone who felt unworthy to receive it.

    This chapter records a beautiful story of grace bestowed upon someone who felt unworthy to receive it. It reveals the virtue of a man who many automatically think of the sin he committed. Although there can be so much good in a person’s life, people will only remember the sin that someone has ...read more

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    Crossing Jordan

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2023
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    We face a greater Jordan to cross than the Children of Israel did. But because it is the same LORD who leads us, we shall cross impassible Jordan.

    Crossing Jordan Joshua 3:7-17 Moses had taken Israel as far as he could. It wasn’t because Moses had succumbed to old age as Deuteronomy 34 tells us he was still vigorous. It is because He had failed earlier to glorify Yahweh in front of the people at Meribah and struck the rock in anger rather ...read more

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    The Righteous Lives By Faith Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2023
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    Paul emphasizes the importance of faith, the futility of works and the sufficiency of Christ.

    Gal 3:10-14 The Righteous Lives By Faith 10For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The ...read more

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    Jesus And The Resurrection: A Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2023
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    It is at the time of death of a loved one that we must come to grips with our own mortality.

    Because He preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection (Acts 17:18) ? When we come to death, we have to grope with its consequences. The philosophers at Athens had groped in the dark to try and find meaning in life. When we have to face death at this place, we are forced to deal with the ultimate ...read more

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    Reformation 2023

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 24, 2023
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    Remembering the Reformation and honoring Christ

    Reformation Day Sermon 2023 Text: Romans 3:21-30 Good morning Church! I’m so glad that you have gathered with us this morning. That you have obeyed the command to not forsake the assembly. It’s the last Sunday in October… we call it Reformation Sunday – remembering the Protestant Reformation. ...read more

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    Living Out The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 23, 2023
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    Paul defends his apostleship, his divine message and his commission to the Gentiles. He highlights the conduct and the crux of the Gospel - justification by faith in Christ.

    Gal 2:11-21 Living Out the Gospel ES 15 Oct 23 2538 11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision ...read more

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    "learning Lesson Of Faith In Times Of Trouble"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 21, 2023
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    Series on the life of ELijah

    Title: “Learning Lessons of Faith in Times of Trouble” Script: I Ki. 17:17-24 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-22-23 Intro: The one commonality in everyone’s life is: suffering. This past week the world was shocked to learn of the bombing of the Al-Alhi Baptist Hospital in Gaza. ...read more

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    From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death Of Moses

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 19, 2023
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    Moses was shown the Land which the LORD had promised Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were promised would be given to their descendants. what else did Moses see from Pisgah's lofty height?

    From Pisgah's Lofty Height: The Death of Moses Deuteronomy 34:1-12 Moses was an old man of 120 years of age. Yet even to the time of his death, he maintained his youth. He was still vigorous and could see clearly. Yet all have an appointment with death, even the great Moses. It is the LORD who ...read more

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    What Did Boaz Acknowledge That Brought An Alliance?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2023
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    Ruth follows Naomi's plan, and later Ruth and Boaz are married.

    THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF BOAZ Ruth 3:1-18 As widows, Ruth and Naomi could only anticipate troublesome occasions (1:8-9). In any case, when Naomi heard the report about Boaz, her hope for what's to come was reestablished (2:20). As was normal of her character, she considered Ruth first, empowering ...read more

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