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Every Sunday
Today may feel a little different from other Sundays. The blooming flowers outside make it clear that spring has arrived, baskets filled with goodies may have been waiting for young…
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I’m a Christian!
When a person is baptized into Christ for the forgiveness of their sins, they are added to the church by the Lord and become a Christian. A Christian is a…
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“If”
The word “If” occurs in our English Bible more than 1,600 times, and while it consists of only two letters, it often provides great meaning. For example, in 1 John…
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Biblical Knowledge
One of the most sobering verses in the Bible comes from Hosea 4:6, where God says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.” The Israelites had repeatedly rejected God…
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Are You Willing to Proclaim the Gospel?
We are all commanded to share the gospel message with the world. Jesus told His disciples, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation” (Mark 16:15),…
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True Repentance
One necessary step in becoming a Christain is repentance. A person must repent of sin, that is, to turn away from sin and turn toward God to have those sins…
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I’m in the Lord’s Army!
Today we are excited to begin a new Bible class quarter as our children’s classes begin a study titled “I’m in the Lord’s Army!” This phrase is likely familiar to…
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Bad Habits
Temptation and sin are unfortunate elements of every Christian’s life. Even from the garden of Eden, all men and women, with the sole exception of Jesus, have been found guilty…
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Can We See the Difference?
In Nehemiah 10, as the Israelites grow closer to God, more obedient in their faith, and more spiritually mature, the text describes incredible changes that take place in their lives.…
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The Compassion of God
To appreciate the incredible compassion of God, we must recognize who He is, what we have done, and how He has responded. In Nehemiah 12, as God’s people are returning…