The Reason We Were Created

After this I looked, and, behold, a door was opened in heaven: and the first voice which I heard was as it were of a trumpet talking with me; which said, "Come up hither, and I will shew thee things which must be hereafter."  And immediately I was in the Spirit: and, behold, a throne …

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No Pleasure in the Death of the Wicked

Therefore, O thou son of man, speak unto the house of Israel; "Thus ye speak, saying, 'If our transgressions and our sins be upon us, and we pine away in them, how should we then live?' Say unto them, As I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; …

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Confidence Which Has Great Reward

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.  But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after ye were illuminated, ye endured a great fight of afflictions; partly, whilst ye were made a gazingstock both by reproaches and afflictions; and partly, whilst ye became companions of them that were …

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The LORD Bless You

"The LORD bless thee, and keep thee: the LORD make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: the LORD lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace."  Numbers 6:24-26 (KJB) The above blessing was given by GOD through Moses to Aaron and his sons, as priests of Israel to bless the people.  …

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Why Will You Perish?

I hear people ask, "Why would a loving God send people to hell?"  My answer has been, "He does not".  Some who hear my answer and ask then, "Do you not preach that sinners go to hell?" or something along that order of thought.  Of course I do believe  in hell.  I believe in hell …

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The Work of the LORD

"The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. His work is honourable and glorious: and His righteousness endureth for ever. He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion." Psalm 111:2-4 (KJV) The Psalmist magnifies the Lord, His work …

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Sermon Bites 03/22/09

The Righteous King Proverbs 16:10-15 I.  THE RIGHTEOUS KING MAKES GODLY DECREES, AND RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENTS (v. 10-11). II.  THE RIGHTEOUS KING LIVES RIGHTEOUSLY, AND ESTABLISHES THE THRONE IN RIGHTEOUSNESS (v. 12). III.  THE RIGHTEOUS KING APPRECIATES, LOVES, AND DELIGHTS IN LIPS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS (v. 13). IV.  THE RIGHTEOUS KING IS RESPECTED AND REVERED AS JUST …

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