Romans
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After the first world war, the Weimar Republic was the democratic government that ruled over Germany. Like the rest of the world, Germany struggled through the Great Depression. Their economic and political system was failing. The people were fearful of communism, and many desired a return to the Germany of old that was prosperous in
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The famous American novelist Mark Twain famously said, “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company.” In today’s culture, it is no longer taboo to discuss either subject openly, however, in today’s degenerated society there is hostility about both subjects. Of course, the hostility that is displayed depends upon your own personal perspective of each.
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Every Christian is seeking to live a victorious life over the world, the flesh, and the devil. Sadly, most Christians think that they must strive in their own strength, righteousness, and knowledge to attain victory. The reality is that we have been given victory and are victorious in Christ. Because He is eternally victorious, so
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What makes you think that you’re better than Jesus? You say, “I don’t think that at all.” I say you do, because I do too. Here’s why. There is this subtle belief inside of us that if we are good, nice, wholesome, moral, upstanding citizens who are nice to everybody and their mama that everyone
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One of the greatest dangers in the average church today is a double-edged sword that is causing devastation to many congregations. The sword is disunity. One edge is disunity over the essentials of the faith. The other is unity at the cost of doctrine. We would all agree that there should be unity within the
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Living in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, we are blessed to be able to experience all four seasons. Each year they differ in severity and overlap; but for the most part, we are able to see and feel the change that each season brings. I’m an autumn guy myself. Hobby Lobby is putting out all
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Have you ever noticed that everyone wants the rewards of knowing Jesus, but few can handle the responsibility that comes with it? Every relationship demands joint responsibility. Well, we know that Jesus always holds up on His end, the issue then lies with us. Our relationship with Christ does bring great and eternal rewards. The
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We live in a world filled with consumption. Nations consume nations. People consume land and one another. We waste. We consume. We find more to consume. We consume it. Then our taste changes, then we find something else more exciting or “fulfilling” (though it never does) to consume. Consumerism drives our society because it is
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There is no such thing as a life without conflict. We are born into adversity and constant conflict looming over us throughout our life. Job 14:1 says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.” Sadly, many today have bought the lie that if you trust Jesus that
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