The Day of the LORD is At Hand

Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.  Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man's heart shall melt: and they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they …

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When a King Hates God’s King

...Or When a Man hates God's Man "And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.  But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, 'Saul my father seeks to kill you: now therefore, I pray you, take heed to yourself until the …

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Glory, Wisdom, and Might

There is much pride and arrogance in our world today.  So much so that many in their pride exalt themselves over others, and especially over God Himself.  We can often live as though we know what is best for our lives; better than God knows.  We hear it in questions: "Why does God allow that …

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Hope in the LORD… Forever

"LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child. Let Israel hope in the LORD …

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GOD Calls for Repentance of His People

"So the posts went with the letters from the king and his princes throughout all Israel and Judah, and according to the commandment of the king, saying, 'Ye children of Israel, turn again unto the LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, and He will return to the remnant of you, that are escaped out …

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Honoring the King of Heaven

For the most part chapter four of Daniel is the writing of Nebuchadnezzar, sharing his personal testimony of a tragic, yet humbling, and redeeming time of his life and reign as king of Babylon.  He had grown proud and arrogant (4:28-30), and the King of heaven brought him down. The following are the final words …

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090411 By me kings reign, and princes decree justice

"I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.   The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.  Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.  By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.  …

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Wednesday Evening Bible Study 06/17/09

When Kings Refuse To Bow – Exodus 8:16-32 In this study, and since the first demonstration of the power of God, to Pharoah; this man has hardened his heart to God and His messengers.  It is recorded that Charles H. Spurgeon said, “God shows Himself to each individual according to his character.”  It cannot be …

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Sermon Outline 12/10/06

THE BIRTH FORETOLD Isaiah 7:1-14 OUTLINE - I. JUDAH/JERUSALEM WAS UNDER SEIGE, AND GREAT THREAT FROM THE SYRIANS WITH SUPPORT FROM EPHRAIM/ISRAEL (vv. 1-2) II. GOD SENT ISAIAH TO AHAZ, THE GRANDSON OF UZZIAH TO COMFORT AND ENCOURAGE HIM CONCERNING THE TERRORISM AT THEIR GATES (vv. 3-7). III. GOD’S WORDS CONCERNING THOSE WHO RISE UP …

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