Resources
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Effective Communication in Conflict
Relationships - we all have those. Conflict - we all know about that, too. Whose fault is the conflict in this relationship? Listen to principles from the Word to apply them to conflict in your own relationships, and learn the way to peace from One who lived among men as a servant, not a king.
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Finding Rest in My Church
"Oh, for some good church life!" Restlessness because we want better church life has some good aspects to it. Vision and purpose in church life are good. So where do we find the perfect church?
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Gambling Christians?
Since gambling is not specifically named in the Bible, some would excuse it. However, it violates several Bible principles. Accepting gambling as legitimate and Christian takes down a trail that logically ends in accepting a worldly society's cultural practices and values.
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Gifts of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit has given different gifts to different Christians to be used in building God's Kingdom. Do you know what all the spiritual gifts include?
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He Gave Some ... Evangelists
Evangelism was a very important part of the work of the early church. Christians went everywhere telling the good news. But as we read Acts and the epistles we can see that the work of evangelism gradually changed. This essay suggests making evangelism a church calling as well as a personal one.
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How Can I Know My Church Is Right?
This message begins with the premise that it is right to be part of a church, then an analysis of two distinct types of churches follows. But what does God consider “right”? And if my church is not “right”, how I can help it to become so?
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How to Help Youth That Fail
How can we offer help to troubled youth in a way that they can benefit? Below are seven ways to hold out a helping hand instead of pointing an accusing finger.
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I Have a Dream
Do you have a vision for your life? Do you have a goal for the church? Are you willing to put forth the effort that will be required to make your dream become a reality? In this sermon Brother Keith shares six of his dreams; they will challenge you.
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If the Foundations Be Destroyed...
What are the foundations of life upon which the righteous may build with confidence? In this sermon are five basic premises of the Christian faith, each one dependent upon the previous one. Satan attacks these five foundations, but they cannot be destroyed!
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In Honor Preferring One Another
May we be filled with the spirit and mind of Christ. He will give us the wisdom to know when to stand for Truth and not compromise, and when we merely hold a personal preference that should be laid down for the sake of our brethren.
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Instructions Concerning Bishops and Deacons
The leadership of the church is very important. In the book of 1st Timothy Paul spends a considerable amount of time talking about the character traits men must display if they are to be bishops or deacons.
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Instructions Concerning Church Life
How important should prayer be to the Christian? And what is the place of women in the church? The apostle Paul addresses both these questions in a letter to a younger preacher.
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Instructions Concerning Sound Doctrine
The book of 1st Timothy is a kind of guidebook with instructions about how to conduct a local church. It is full of good advice for Christians today on many different subjects.
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Instructions Concerning Various Members
Timothy, the spiritual leader of the church at Ephesus, was given instructions by Paul on how to relate to various members of God's family. There are a variety of people in our congregations, but there is a proper way to relate to each one.
