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A series exploring what the Bible teaches about marriage, singleness, motherhood, the workplace, church ministry, sexual purity, true beauty and relationships.

In the darkest of nights, God’s promises are the brightest of lights. Adoniram Judson was the first missionary to India. Upon arrival to Burma, he started witnessing, started church services, and did all he could do, but to no avail. For seven years, he preached in Burma with not one convert. By many…

During his reign, King Frederick William III of Prussia found himself in trouble. Wars had been costly, and in trying to build the nation, he was seriously short of finances. He couldn't disappoint his people, and to capitulate to the enemy was unthinkable. After careful reflection, he decided to ask…

Many of us are great faith-talkers. We talk about trusting God very smoothly, and unfortunately sometimes very glibly. But trust in God is not a static statement. It is active obedience. That’s why you don’t know the stuff your faith is made of until it’s tested. So what God does is design tests for…

Ancient child sacrifices found in Mexico Remains of two dozen apparent victims date back 1,000 years By Mark Stevenson The Associated Press Updated: 5:41 a.m. ET April 18, 2007 MEXICO CITY - Archaeologists have discovered the remains of two dozen children who were apparent sacrificial victims to a rain…

1 - Ephesus (2181 - Ephesos = “permitted”) Revelation 2:1-7 Passover - (Ex 12:11) - Yahweh Yira (יֵרָאֶה יְהוָה) – ‘The LORD provides’ - (Gn. 22: 8) - Spirit of the Lord - (Is 11:2) - Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - (Mt5:3) - “Father, forgive them; for they do not…

A Aaron, ' = "light bringer" Aharown {a-har-one'} 1) brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest Aaron Aaron {ah-ar-ohn'}= "light-bringer" 1) the brother of Moses, the first high priest of Israel and head of the whole priestly order ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1) - by Dr. Renald Showers Two major systems of theology (Dispensational Theology and Covenant Theology) often differ from each other in their approaches to the major biblical covenants. These differences are significant, because they lead to contrasting views concerning…

The Abrahamic Covenant (Part 1) - by Dr. Renald Showers Two major systems of theology (Dispensational Theology and Covenant Theology) often differ from each other in their approaches to the major biblical covenants. These differences are significant, because they lead to contrasting views concerning…

ABRAHAMIC COVENANT God gave to Abraham five promises: 1- He promised that He would make of him a great nation (though at that time he had no heir). 2- He promised that He would bless Abram (He became a wealthy man). 3- He promised Abram that He would make his name great. Today, Abraham has a great name…

Easter Eloquence The holiday has inspired great words from some of history's greatest preachers. Compiled by Elesha Coffman John Chrysostom, bishop of Constantinople; sermon, ca. 400 Let no one grieve at his poverty, for the universal kingdom has been revealed. Let no one mourn that he has fallen again…

the pastor's story file a resource file for pastors/teachers/speakers THEME: Angels March / 1987 "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." Hebrews 13:2 IF YOU WANT TO SEE THE ANGELS Have you ever seen an angel? Dr. S. W. Mitchell thought he had. Dr.…