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Joy In the Lord
Paul wrote in his epistle to the church at Philippi, “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4) Men find many things about which to rejoice…
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The Program for Truth
The apostle Paul near the close of his earthly life wrote these words to Timothy who had labored with him in the gospel for many years: “And the things that…
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PRIVILEGE & RESPONSIBILITY
God through the prophet Amos reminded Israel of the great privilege they enjoyed as God’s chosen people. He said, “You only have I known of all the families of the…
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STRESSED?
Read these verses. Isaiah 40:30-31 Psalms 55:22 Habakkuk 3:17-19 Romans 8:6 Philippians 4:6-7 James 1:2-4 1 Peter 5:6-7
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THE SUN STOOD STILL
In Earl Crow’s comments on the Old Testament account of the sun standing still for almost a day (“Should the Bible be taken literally?” Winston-Salem Journal December 17, 2016) we…
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THE PROSPERITY OF THE WICKED
The Psalmist wrote of a time when he almost lost his faith: “But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. For I was…
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Bible Reading
The New Year is a time for resolutions. Let’s resolve to make 2017 The Year of the Bible Reader for the North Main Street Church of Christ. Consider this message…
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THE EVER-PRESENT POOR
On one occasion Jesus made this statement: “Ye have the poor with you always.” (Mark 14:7) It is so obviously true. Even in a land as prosperous ours. Even with…
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History’s Lessons
Someone, somewhere said, “Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” Is that true? Is that statement in harmony with the Bible? Read Jeremiah 3:6-10. Let…
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God Demands Our Best
The Prophet Malachi wrote, “If ye offer the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And if ye offer the lame and sick, is it not evil? Offer it now…