Apr 12
Our young adult Sunday school class is studying basic fundamentals of the faith. This past week we began discussing baptism. We had recently finished discussing faith, repentance, and confession. I said that each of these are a part of the plan of salvation. Repentance is in many ways the most difficult step, because it requires …
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Apr 10
Sunday a dear grandmother, named Sandy Hart, who has six children told me how she came to Christ. She is a woman of great faith and love of the Lord. Her husband is a preacher and missionary to India. She was at Seven Oaks this Sunday visiting with her daughter’s family. She came from a …
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Apr 09
One of the purposes of marriage is to humble us. Most couples go into marriage not understanding why everyone thinks it is hard. They are the “real” love story and it will not be hard for them. Usually the first few months adjust this mentality. Successful couples are humbled in their pride, selfishness, and stubbornness. …
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Apr 06
Look at the following three charts and consider which one the Christian should adopt? Chart 1: Your LIfe Chart 2: Your List of Priorities Chart 3: God is the Spoke of Your Life’s Wheel I think the third chart: “God is the spoke of Life’s Wheel” should be the chart …
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Apr 05
This is my letter to Brooke on her 6th birthday — April 6, 2013. —- Brooke, I loved holding you as a baby. You were so precious. I would come home from work and sit in my recliner and rock you. Mom always poked fun at how I softy patted …
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Apr 03
John’s record has Jesus’ last words from the cross being “It is finished” (19:30). This is just one word in the original Greek — tetelestai. It is a powerful expression. Notice how Jesus earlier used this same term. Jesus used the term in a future tense form in Luke 18:31. Jesus predicts his coming trial …
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Apr 02
The smell . . . the yells . . . the awkward questions . . . all of these are a part of visiting a nursing home facility. I remember going to nursing homes as a kid. Both of my great-grandmothers were in nursing home facilities. I still remember going with family members to see …
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Mar 29
It seems there is some benefit to examining the question—what type of resurrected body did Jesus have? It clearly was somewhat different in biological function and characteristics than His earlier body. Notice that Jesus had a body that bore the wounds and marks of his crucifixion. Picture the description that …
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Mar 27
If you are anywhere near Mayfield, Kentucky this Sunday, or any Sunday for that matter, I hope you will come see us at the Seven Oaks Church of Christ. This Sunday I am preaching on “The Story of the Cross.” Please pray for my lesson and all those who hear. Bible Class is at …
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Mar 26
The resurrection of Christ is the crux of Christianity. Jesus was not only crucified and buried, but he was raised on the third day. We serve a living Savior! The New Testament gives no command for elevating Easter as a religious holiday. I am glad our culture considers Jesus and I see it as …
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