THE FRIEND OF THE BRIDEGROOM – John 3:22-36

PM Home Bible Study Group; April 25, 2012 John 3:22-36 Theme: This passage contains John the Baptist’s words of testimony to the ministry of Jesus. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) This passage gives us information that is remarkable in several ways. For one thing, it is remarkable...
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THE "DON'T" AND "DO" OF TRUE RELIGION – James 1:26-27

AM Bible Study Group; April 25, 2012 James 1:26-27 Theme: James teaches about “pure and undefiled” religion in terms of what it isn’t and what it is. For Pastor James, our Christian faith is something that is to be put into practice. We’re to put aside all of the residue of sin in our lives, and be open to hearing the word of God (vv. 19-21); and then make sure...
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UNITY AROUND THE CROSS – Philippians 2:1-5

Preached Sunday, April 22, 2012 from Philippians 2:1-5 Theme: The strength of our unity depends on keeping Christ at the center of our fellowship. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) We return this morning to our study of the book of Philippians—the New Testament ‘handbook’ on...
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BE DOERS! – James 1:22-25

AM Bible Study Group; April 18, 2012 James 1:22-25 Theme: True blessing in the word comes not merely from the hearing but from the doing. Pastor James has introduced us, in the previous passage, to the sort of attitudes we should have in order to be receptive to God’s word and gain it’s life-changing benefits (vv.19-21). And now, he gives us the second part of that instruction. It...
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HEAVEN'S CITIZENS IN UNION – Philippians 1:27-30

Preached Sunday, April 15, 2012 from Philippians 1:27-30 Theme: As citizens of heaven—living on earth—we’re called to stand together in unity for the cause of our King. (Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture references are taken from The Holy Bible, New King James Version; copyright 1982, Thomas Nelson, Inc.) Humanly speaking, the city of Philippi was among the world’s most...
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