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  • J. Randal Matheny 1:02 pm on August 17, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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    The Christian’s bread and butter 

    By the phrase “bread and butter” is meant the essential elements or mainstay of the Christian life. The latter term, “mainstay,” is defined as “a central cohesive source of support and stability.” Those are good thoughts for this list.

    These are the beginnings of a sermon series. It might work also for a new convert study. The focus, as can be seen from a glance, is God and what he offers the disciple of Christ. They’re in no certain order.

    1. To do the will of God.
    2. To edify the church of God.
    3. To obey the Word of God.
    4. To proclaim the gospel of God.
    5. To glorify the name of God.
    6. To ask the blessing of God.
    7. To depend upon the grace of God.

    Might I have overlooked something? What could be added?

     

  • Glenda Williams 8:36 am on March 6, 2011 Permalink | Reply
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    Generic Christian? 

    Yesterday my husband was studying with someone who said he considered himself  a “generic Christian.” He can worship anywhere, it doesn’t matter, yet he hates denominations because they cause division. He can worship with instrumental music, or without, it doesn’t matter to him. He can take the Lord’s Supper each Sunday, quarterly, yearly. It doesn’t matter to him. He thinks the New Testament is not a blueprint for us to follow. Just as the Ten Commandments were not ten suggestions, the New Testament is not a list of suggestions, but rather a pattern for us to follow.

    Webster defines generic as “general, not specific.” Generic medicine is usually less expensive than regular, or name brand medicine. It is a substitute for the original medicine. Generic food is no brand name food. Generic churches are no name churches. Their signs are no name brand signs. The Community churches, the Crossroad churches, the Meeting Places, etc., without further identification, are  generic names. You see their name and ask, “What kind of church is that?” You can’t find by their name what they teach and what they believe. They are generic churches.

    Generics quality are questioned as being as good as the original. They are less expensive. Those who support generics will say they are just as good, but they are missing some qualities of the original product.

    Is that what we are coming to with all the changes taking place in the church? Are we becoming generic Christians? Just so we love each other, accept Jesus Christ, don’t stick to a set of rigid rules, have no disagreements, anything goes as long as it attracts people. What is taught or practiced does not matter. Is the Bible no longer our authority for a thus saith the Lord? What is our standard? Where and on what do we stand? Are love and belief in Jesus enough?

    Are we a Christian, or a substitute Christian? Are we the real thing or generic? Joshua said in the long ago, “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord” (Joshua 24:15). To me that means following after the pattern in the New Testament, not adding to nor taking from it. That is the pattern by which we will be judged (John 12:48). That is not generic.

     

    • Linda Sartain 8:54 am on March 6, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Outstanding article! Thank you for writing this because so many need to give serious thought to this current trend. I was not familiar with the term generic Christian. When I heard it I thought, yes, that describes the watered down version of those we see who profess “love only” actions. The Lord did stress love as the greatest commandment, but he also said to keep my commandments.

    • Mike Riley 9:03 am on March 6, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Glenda, thank you for the good article, as it makes us think. Along similar thoughts, I wrote about what a true Christian is: http://mbriley.preachersfiles.com/2007/10/27/are-we-a-true-christian/

      Can God designate us a “true” Christian? Something to also think about.

  • Glenda Williams 8:40 am on October 12, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    I started a new Cookie Ministry 

    Last week I did something new. I began a cookie ministry. Let me explain.

    “Old-Timey Tea Cakes” was the recipe that caught my attention and I made a batch. With two cups of flour, one and a third cups of sugar, two sticks of butter and a few more ingredients, in a little over an hour I had 96  tea cakes that didn’t need to stay in our house. I decided out the door they would go as we delivered them to people we visited. (More …)

     

    • Glenda Williams 12:36 pm on October 12, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Oh my, for a baker I made a terrible mistake in my recipe. It should have been four cups of flour!!!!

  • Daniel Haynes 3:59 pm on June 15, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    God Wants You 

    The well-known figure “Uncle Sam” is a popular personification of the United States government. Sam’s rise to fame traces back to a recruitment poster used during World War I and World War II. The image, created by J.M. Flagg, shows Sam pointing his finger at the viewer and saying, “I Want You.” Uncle Sam needs a few good recruits, then again so does God. Like Uncle Sam, God Wants You! What does he want?” (Read more at The Proclaimer..)

     

  • Daniel Haynes 3:03 pm on May 15, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    The Temptation of Jesus 

    Concerning Matthew’s account of Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness (4:1-11), specifically Jesus’ response in verse 4, Albert Barnes offers the following lessons:

    • That Satan oftens takes advantage of our circumstances and wants to tempt us. The poor, the hungry, and the naked he often tempts to repine and complain, and to be dishonest in order to supply their necessities.
    • Satan’s temptations are often the strongest immediately after we have been remarkably favored. Jesus had just been called the Son of God, and Satan took this opportunity to try him. He often attempts to fill us with pride and vain self-conceit when we have been favored with any peace of mind, or any new view of God, and endeavors to urge us to do something which may bring us low and lead us to sin.
    • His temptations are plausible. They often seem to be only urging us to do what is good and proper. They seem even to urge us to promote the glory of God, and to honor him. We are not to think, therefore, that because a thing may seem to be good in itself, that therefore it is to be done. Some of the most powerful temptations of Satan occur when he seems to be urging us to do what shall be for the glory of God.
    • We are to meet the temptations of Satan, as the Savior did, with the plain and positive declarations of Scripture. We are to inquire whether the thing is commanded, and whether, therefore, it is right to do it, and not trust to our own feelings, or even our wishes, in the matter.

    From Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database Copyright © 1997, 2003, 2005, 2006 by Biblesoft, Inc. All rights reserved.

     

  • Daniel Haynes 5:36 pm on May 3, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Lemons or Lemonade 

    Christianity is like the axiom, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” This proverb means that when life gives you something sour, turn it sweet. Life’s lemons are abundant, but what counts is what you do with them. (Continue reading at The Proclaimer…)

     

  • Daniel Haynes 11:02 pm on April 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Four Emotional Reactions to Church 

    Often churches do not grow because those who lead them are raised with the teachings of the church. These people never went through the common cycle of the emotional reactions to the church. These emotional reactions must be dealt with or the person will become discontent and drift off into unfaithfulness. As a person progresses from a non-Christian to a faithful Christian, there are four emotional reactions that a person will have towards the church. These reactions progress from church is pointless, church is perfect, church is problematic, and church is purposeful. This article will provide the information for leaders within the congregation to spot and deal with these potential faith destroyers. (Click here to read more at The Proclaimer)

     

    • Mike Riley 11:29 pm on April 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Excellent observations, Daniel! I personally know of a brother who no longer worships where I worship because he sees too many hypocrites there – it’s not a perfect church, because it’s made up of imperfect people (as your article stated). There are problems there just as there are problems in every congregation of the Lord’s people. However, as your article stated, we have the responsibility of making the congregation that we are a member of, a “better” congregation for our being there. That is our responsibility of making the church purposeful.

  • Daniel Haynes 11:44 pm on April 19, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Vanity of Vanities 

    Several times in the book of Ecclesiastes, the writer refers to various activities as being “Vanity of vanities” (cf. 1:2). Everything is vain ultimately, he concludes, except serving God (12:13-14). Let us consider several things mentioned in the New Testament that are described as being vain. (Click here to read more)

     

  • Daniel Haynes 6:47 pm on April 14, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Counting the Cost 

    We might call them “impulsive”; while others may call them “impetuous.” Regardless to which of these adjectives you may use to describe them, one thing is for sure; they don’t consider what they are saying or getting themselves into! (Follow this link to read more…)

     

  • Daniel Haynes 4:51 pm on March 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Seven Deadly Practices 

    Those who profess faith in Christ are in one of two categories. Either they are living out the message or they are merely listening to it (James 1:22). In order to know where we stand, we must peer into the perfect law of liberty and fix our attention there (1:25). (Read more by following this link…)

     

  • Daniel Haynes 1:08 pm on March 18, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Lessons From Martha and Mary 

    David W. Hester offers 4 practical lessons from Luke 10:38-42 in his article, “Lessons From Martha and Mary.” I am confident that it would make a good sermon starter.

     

  • Daniel Haynes 6:02 pm on March 15, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Can You Hear Him Speaking? 

    Here is my sermon outline from yesterday. Maybe it’s something that you might be interested in using. Or perhaps you could take it and make a real sermon out of it. :-)

     

  • Daniel Haynes 5:39 pm on March 10, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Elm or Evergreen? 

    Several years ago, The Wall Street Journal carried a story about Sally, an overly conscientious youngster who made herself miserable over the smallest failures and setbacks. Early one fall, while the leaves were still on the trees, there was an exceptionally heavy snowstorm. Sally’s grandfather took her for a drive during which he said,

    “Notice those elms; the branches are so badly broken that the trees may die. But just look at those pines and evergreens. They are completely undamaged by the storm. My child, there are two kinds of trees in the world, the foolish and the wise. An elm holds its branches rigid. As it becomes weighted down, eventually its limbs break. But when an evergreen is loaded, it simply relaxes, lowers its branches, and lets the burden slip away. And so it remains unharmed. Be a pine tree, granddaughter.”

    Christians who give all their cares to the Lord can face life’s burdens much better than those who try to bear the weight themselves.

    “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28).

    “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).

    Taken from Glad Tidings

     

  • Daniel Haynes 12:50 pm on February 6, 2010 Permalink | Reply
    Tags: Christian Life, Fourth Century Christianity   

    Follow your trades as secondary, as something necessary for earning a livelihood. However, make the worship of God your main business.

    Apostolic Constitutions (compiled c. 395)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 3:52 pm on February 5, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    The kingdom of God is not in the wisdom of the world, nor in eloquence, but in the faith of the cross and in virtue of living.

    Cyprian (c. 250)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 3:53 pm on February 4, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    He who zealously imitates the prophetic life and attains to the spirit that was in the prophets must be dishonored in the world, and in the eyes of sinners. To them, the life of the righteous man is a burden.

    Origen (c. 245)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 3:14 pm on February 3, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    This way is indeed narrow, for the majority of persons are lovers of their flesh and cannot bear to walk in it.

    Origen (c. 228)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 2:46 pm on February 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Christ is an “object of envy” or emulation to the saints. For they aspire to follow His footsteps and conform themselves to His divine beauty. They aspire to make Him the pattern of their conduct, and thereby win their highest glory.

    Hippolytus (c. 205)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 6:09 pm on February 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Christ Transforms Relationships 

    Because of Christ, wives respect and submit to their husbands (Ephesians 5:22-24).

    Because of Christ, husbands sacrificially love their wives (Ephesians 5:25-33).

    Because of Christ, children obey and honor their parents (Ephesians 6:1-3).

    Because of Christ, fathers do not exasperate, but nurture their children in righteousness (Ephesians 6:4).

    Because of Christ, slaves obey their earthly masters (Ephesians 6:5-8).

    Because of Christ, masters do not threaten, but are kind toward their slaves (Ephesians 6:9).

     

  • Daniel Haynes 2:43 pm on February 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    It is mainly the deeds of a love so noble that lead many to put a brand upon us. They say, “See how they love one another!”

    Tertullian (c. 197)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 3:20 pm on January 29, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    We are the same to emperors as to our ordinary neighbors. For we are equally forbidden to wish ill, to do ill, to speak ill, to think ill of any person. The things we must not do to an emperor, we must not do to anyone else.

    Tertullian (c. 197)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 3:19 pm on January 28, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    The struggle for freedom, then, is waged not alone by the athletes of battles in wars. Rather, it is also waged in banquets, in bed, and in the tribunals by those who are anointed by the Word – who are ashamed to become the captives of pleasure.

    Clement of Alexandria (c. 195)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 2:44 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    We should not gnaw and consume the soul by idleness, nor by being vexed because things happen against our wishes.

    Clement of Alexandria (c. 195)
     

  • Daniel Haynes 6:31 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Our aim is to be free from disturbances. This is the meaning of the phrase, “Peace to you.” … In a word, the Christian is characterized by composure, tranquility, calmness, and peace.

    Clement of Alexandria (c. 195)
     

    • Uchenna F. Bekee 2:45 pm on January 27, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Most times, the troubles of Life make it difficult for the Christian to experience and exhibit this inner peace and tranquility that manifests on the outside. it becomes difficult to posses that composure that shows that we belong to the God of Heaven who has promised us peace.

  • Glenda Williams 5:15 am on January 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Grandma Bryant’s Poem Taken from the Book of James 

    Tonight I was reading my daily nine chapters in the New Testament when, once again, I was reminded of a poem Grandma Evie Lee Bryant quoted in school chapel as a little girl. My mother quoted it in school also. I have quoted it many times, and shared it with our children. It is old. I’ll share it with you with hopes you will help it live on.

    The story is told of an old man who had gone to worship. His wife was confined to bed and unable to go. When he returned home, he went into her bedroom and said:

    “Well, wife, I’ve been to church today,
    And to a stylish one;
    Being you couldn’t go from home,
    I’ll tell you what was done.

    The people were so finely dressed,
    That they could hardly bow to pray;
    And me, with these stiff clothes of mine, (More …)

     

    • Daniel Haynes 4:32 pm on January 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Thank you for sharing. It is sad to think that there are Christians whose conduct is not in step with the truth of the gospel. Great reminder! God bless.

  • Daniel Haynes 8:28 pm on January 25, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    On the other hand, one does not have to be gloomy, only serious. For I certainly prefer a man to smile who has a stern countenance, rather than the reverse … But even smiling must be disciplined. For we should not smile at what is disgraceful. Rather, we should blush, lest we seem to take pleasure in it by sympathy.

    Clement of Alexandria (c. 195)
     

    • Richard Hill 1:26 am on January 26, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Great quote! This one was a new to me. I’m glad he presents it in a balanced way, acknowledging the need to smile at appropriate times, but discouraging it when inappropriate.

      We live in a society fast losing the ability to blush. Clement was right to warn Christians then. We must have the courage to do it now.

  • Daniel Haynes 6:22 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Let us honor the aged among us.

    Clement of Rome (c. 96)
     

  • Glenda Williams 6:01 am on January 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    We can be too busy for our own good. 

    When our children were small I decided early on that I didn’t want to be so busy doing the Lord’s work outside the home, that I failed to do His work on the inside of the house, namely training our children. Daniel Haynes post “I’m too busy” spurred my thoughts. Imagine telling the Lord on the day of judgment: (More …)

     

    • Daniel Haynes 5:09 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Amen, Glenda. Amen! Thank you for posting this. If it is okay with you, I would like to put this in the church bulletin. Thank you!

    • glendawilliams 5:52 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Use anything I write, or design graphically, to God’s glory. I am humbled.

    • Mike Riley 10:29 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Glenda, Amen to your analysis of being so busy. Being “too busy” is reason number 1 why folks “quit the church” according to Bro. Wayne Jackson’s article:

      http://www.christiancourier.com/articles/1472-why-people-quit-church

      If we get too “busy” with the affairs of this world, we’re liable to miss heaven!

    • Tina Cutsinger 1:43 pm on April 20, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      I have been guilty of I think all of those, Glenda. I know I continue to be guilty of some of them at times. It is something I work on continually. Some I have overcome, some still rare their ugly heads. One thing I have learned, once I gave myself to Christ many became easier to overcome without much work. I need all here to pray for me.

  • Daniel Haynes 6:57 pm on January 21, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Leaving his dwelling place and property without excessive emotion, the man of God embraces the mansion that is in heaven. He readily follows Him who leads him away from this present life. He by no means and on no occasion turns back. Rather, he gives thanks for his journey and blesses [God] for his departure.

    Clement of Alexandria (c. 195)
     

    • Randal Matheny 5:49 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      For some reason I like that phrase, “without excessive emotion.” We get torn up over the loss of property and loved ones and relationships. Losing for the kingdom should be glorious.

      • Daniel Haynes 6:00 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Yes! I am fascinated with the early Christians (late 1st to 2nd century) understanding of Scriptures. In fact, latter this year, I hope to be able to present a series of lessons on what they believed and how it measures up to the Scriptures.

        • Randal Matheny 6:06 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink

          Really? That’s nifty. Must be a reader of E. Ferguson then. I believe that’s his specialty. Where you going to present these lessons?

        • Daniel Haynes 6:16 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink

          Ironically, no. But I need to. I have a few of his books. Excellent material. I actually use a few different sources by David Bercot. I plan to present the lessons here in Salt Lake City.

        • Randal Matheny 6:27 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink

          I have a couple of Bercot’ works. Here’s one to make your mouth water: I have the church history dictionary that Ferguson edited also. What a work! And for one Christmas, I think it was, a collection of quotes organized by him from church writers after the first century. Very nice.

        • Daniel Haynes 6:30 pm on January 22, 2010 Permalink

          Now you’re speaking my language. Be careful not to place a stumbling block before your brother – I might have to purchase these before the day is finished.

  • Daniel Haynes 8:55 pm on January 5, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    We Are Pilgrims! 

    How do you view your life here on earth? We Are Pilgrims is a pithy post encouraging us to look beyond this world to something far better.

     

  • Glenda Williams 10:36 pm on January 3, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    Example 

    As a teenage girl I was visiting my grandparents house one day. I was enthusiastically telling my grandmother Evie, for whom I was named, what I was going to do. She calmly said, “Always say if it is the Lord’s will, you will do so and so.” She was a Godly example for me to follow. Few times in life since that day have I made a statement of my plans without thinking, or saying, “if it is God’s will.” (More …)

     

    • Paula Harrington 2:42 am on January 4, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Thank you for your sharing this story about your sweet grandmother. It was very well done.

      • glendawilliams 11:45 pm on January 5, 2010 Permalink | Reply

        Paula, thank you for your kind comment. I have enjoyed reading some of your writing and hope to read more as time permits. I am care-giver for my 98 1/2 year old mother who has lived with us over six years. She is so precious and I thank God for the opportunity to care for her at this time in her life. Glenda

    • Bernard Barton 12:42 pm on January 4, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Not all of us are as fortunate as you to have a Godlyt example-I grew up in without any Godly examples to emulate but later when I was in the Air Force I did find a very Godly example to follow in the name of Quint danford(he has since gone to his reward)-So what I am saying is this: if you have a Godly example before feel blessed indeed and cherish it as much as possible by following that example and being a Godlty examplwe to others yourself

    • Daniel Haynes 5:15 pm on January 4, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Amen, Glenda. Conforming my will to the Father’s is the only Way! It’s Him not me. How thankful we ought to be for godly examples, and may we allow those examples to encourage us to be examples to other believers (1 Tim. 4:12). Grace and peace.

    • jimnewy 1:45 am on January 5, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      This is a great reminder to all of us that we don’t live our lives for ourselves. Many forget that, and many for get James 4: 13-15. Once we were baptized into Christ our will was supposed to die. I know many that still are hanging onto it. Sad!

  • J. Randal Matheny 6:00 pm on January 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply
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    If for 2010 you need a basic beginner’s 101 class on how to succeed spiritually, read Psalm 101.

    1 I will sing of your love and justice, LORD.
    I will praise you with songs.
    2 I will be careful to live a blameless life—
    when will you come to help me?
    I will lead a life of integrity
    in my own home.
    3 I will refuse to look at
    anything vile and vulgar.
    I hate all who deal crookedly;
    I will have nothing to do with them.
    4 I will reject perverse ideas
    and stay away from every evil.
    5 I will not tolerate people who slander their neighbors.
    I will not endure conceit and pride.

    6 I will search for faithful people
    to be my companions.
    Only those who are above reproach
    will be allowed to serve me.
    7 I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house,
    and liars will not stay in my presence.
    8 My daily task will be to ferret out the wicked
    and free the city of the LORD from their grip. (NLT)

     

    • Mike Riley 10:19 pm on January 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Randal, A very practical Psalm that we can incorporate into our daily life and living during 2010! Thanks for posting it!

    • Randal Matheny 10:22 pm on January 2, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      I enjoyed the NLT rendering, though there may be a rough spot here or there. Thanks, Mike.

  • Daniel Haynes 4:51 pm on December 31, 2009 Permalink | Reply
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    Let This Be The Year 

    We usually postpone the very things that ought to be done immediately. As a result, at the end of each year, we find a large deposit of unfinished business on hand. Thus, we enter each new year with the same old problems, weaknesses, failures and fears. Why don’t we determine that [this year] should be different? Let’s make this the year we really “turn over a new leaf” and blaze down the trail of life victoriously. As Jesus so aptly mentioned in Luke 2:49, may we, too, be busy in the Father’s service! Let this be the year… (Read More)

     

    • Timothy 2:19 pm on January 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      May God be with you and your work and may you lead many to the Lord. my brother is a minister in freemont Cal. he has a book on mormonism that you could use, written by them. I will try to get the name of it and he is supposed to send me a copy, if so I will copy it off for you and send it to you.

  • Daniel Haynes 3:58 pm on December 2, 2009 Permalink | Reply
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    Those whose speech is evil are no better than those whose actions are evil.

    Clement of Alexandria (c. 195)
     

  • jimnewy 2:07 pm on November 29, 2009 Permalink | Reply
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    New Blog Entry 

    http://jimnewsted.preachersfiles.com/2009/11/29/idolatry-and-sorcery/ is a link to my blog. The sins of idolatry and sorcery are not mentioned much in sermons yet they are mentioned in Ga. 5:20-21. It might surprise you how they are related today.

     

  • Daniel Haynes 5:08 pm on November 26, 2009 Permalink | Reply
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    4 Keys to Unlocking True Thanksgiving 

    The Christian life is one that should live in thanks giving. Here are four keys from Psalm 100 that unlock true thanksgiving.

    1. Delight (v. 1).

    2. Service (v. 2).

    3. Dependence (v. 3).

    4. Gratitude (v. 4).

    The psalmist concludes his song with a meditation that should rule our hearts constantly: “For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation,” (v. 5).

    Adapted from Power Point Sermons, http://www.powerpointsermons.com

     

  • Daniel Haynes 6:36 am on November 26, 2009 Permalink | Reply
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    Let it be understood that those who are not found living as He taught are not Christians – even though they profess with the lips the teachings of Christ.

    Justin Martyr (c. 160)
     

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