The Beatitudes: Part Five: Blessed are Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness

February 28, 2019   |  

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” Have you ever been really hungry for something to eat or extremely thirsty for a drink of water or other liquid? Most of us can think of a time when we felt famished and really…
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Non-Christian Beliefs Mentioned in the Bible: John the Baptist

February 21, 2019   |  

Introduction
Most people who are familiar with the Bible know about John the Baptist. However, there is more to his story than most people realize. He was certainly an important figure in the life of Jesus, as he is the one who baptized Christ in the Jordan River. And several…
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The Beatitudes: Part Three: Blessed are Those Who Mourn

January 18, 2019   |  

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Weddings, baptisms, preaching, teaching, writing, visitation. If you ask most pastors what aspects of the ministry they enjoy the most, chances are they will mention one or more of the above activities. Ask what are the least favorite parts and…
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The Beatitudes: Part Two: Blessed are the Poor in Spirit

January 9, 2019   |  

Every December the various American television networks present a set of classic movies and TV specials focusing on the Christmas season. Those perennial classics include White Christmas, A Charlie Brown Christmas, A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th Street, and others (some of which are pretty lame). Probably the most…
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The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12 – The Character of the Kingdom: Part One

December 30, 2018   |  

Historic Christianity consists of two kinds of orthodoxy. The first type is theological. That is to say, there are certain doctrinal tenets that are essential and common for any person or group to be regarded as authentically Christian. They can be summarized by the ancient statement called the Apostles Creed.…
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