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New Testament

Heaven: Our Eternal Home

2 CORINTHIANS 4:16-5:1 – 16 So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. 17 For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, 18 as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are…

Don’t Be Reluctant to Approach The Lord

HEBREWS 4:15-16 – For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”   THEME…

Heaven: Our Eternal Home

This Lord’s Day evening, Pastor Jim will be preaching on heaven; the Christian’s eternal home. It is our focus on heaven that enables us to live the Christian life effectively and successfully in this world. Tonight, we will look at four truths of heaven: a place of holy beauty, perfect worship, perfect fellowship, and perfect love.

How Sharp Is Your Sword?

EPHESIANS 6:17 – and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.”   THEME OF THE DAY: HOW SHARP IS YOUR SWORD?  The most descriptive passage of scripture about spiritual warfare the Christian fights daily, and the armor to wear to do so victoriously is found in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the…

He Is Present Every Time

  LUKE 24:25–27 – And Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Was it not necessary that the Christ should suffer these things and enter into his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”   THEME…