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Understanding the Parables of Jesus

UNDERSTANDING THE PARABLES OF JESUS Introduction Today we are beginning a series on the parables of Jesus.  Jesus used parables to help teach spiritual truths about the meaning of the Kingdom of God, the importance of prayer, the nature of love, and other important topics. They are found in the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) They form approximately one third – Click to Read More

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I know a guy…

 I KNOW A GUY I know a guy!  Recently we built a new house and I decided to be the “builder”.  So, I needed to find a good electrician, plumber, painter, finish man, etc.  I began asking people I knew who were in the construction field if they could give me a referral for any of these trades.  They would – Click to Read More

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Blessed are the peacemakers – the beatitudes

Be a Peacemaker The sixth beatitude is, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”  The world is in desperate need of Godly peacemakers.  However, our culture instead seems to champion rabble-rousers. We tend to admire those who will confront and even stir up hostility and hate in the name of so-called justice.  People become easily offended.   – Click to Read More

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Blessed are Those Who Mourn – are Meek

Understanding the Beatitudes – Part 2 Blessed are those who mourn – are meek Jesus said, “Blessed are those who mourn and those who are meek”.  What did He mean? When Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount His audience was shocked. He told them things that were contrary to the way the Jewish religious leaders taught. The Sermon on – Click to Read More

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Freedom Under Attack – understand how and what to do

FREEDOM UNDER ATTACK The United States of America celebrates Independence Day on July 4th.  As a nation, we enjoy liberty and freedom because of our founding fathers’ religious convictions and their dedication to establishing a government “of the people, by the people and for the people.”  Unfortunately, those liberties and freedoms are under attack. Quotes from American Forefathers It would – Click to Read More

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Knowledge Wisdom Common sense – what they are – how to get them

Common Sense Verses Knowledge Verses Wisdom Common sense, we have all heard it said: “He or she doesn’t have enough sense to come in out of the rain!” or “They have plenty of ‘book’ sense but lack any common sense”. Today there seems to be even a greater departure from the use of simple common sense. It shouldn’t surprise us. – Click to Read More