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There are two irreconcilable statements that people hold to:
Most Christians have been told that they have an immortal soul inside of them that must live on throughout eternity. It may live in Heaven or Hell but it will live. But what does the Bible say? Is God alone immortal or are we also immortal?
[i] Jones, Rick. Preface. When Life Is over. Ontario, CA: Chick Publications, 2000
[ii] 1 Timothy 6:15-16 ESV
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6/25/09
From the beginning of time people have needed to worship. Even before the first sin required confession God made provision for man to worship. Throughout history man has made temple after temple as a place to worship. Some were as simple as a shrine under a green tree with an Asherah pole. Others were magnificent marble buildings which took thousands of man-hours to complete. Yet war and wind have slowly destroyed most of these places of worship showing that man-made worship simply doesn’t last. But God has made a sort of temple that neither the fiercest tyrant nor the most severe of elements have been able to destroy. Those who have opposed it through the centuries are gone while God’s temple stands strong. I’m speaking of a temple made of time-the Sabbath.
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10/25/08
The topic of the Second Coming of Jesus had become a point of much controversy. Many people have made millions of dollars off of speculating about it. Many have been brought to the foot of the cross because of this topic while others have been sadly lead astray. Today we will look at three camps of thought regarding Jesus’ Second Coming.
This is an important sermon on how we should prepare for the second coming.
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This insight into the personal life of Pastor Maltbie Davenport Babcock helps us understand the inspiration behind today’s hymn, “This Is My Father’s World”. (SDA Hymnal #92) Let’s take some time to explore our Father’s world in this fifth sermon in our series on Hymns for Him.
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9/13/08
Lone Coal Religion is the idea that once you are a Christian it is not necessary to be part of a church. After all, if a church can’t save you why join one?
We’ll answers questions such as:
Was the early church organized?
What benefit is there to being part of an organized church?
Does God expect me to be part of a faulty church?
God’s Antidote: Not Alone But Together
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8/23/08
Multiple Personalities Religion is where our Christianity is just tacked on as one in a long list of “personalities” that describe who we are. Sure we’re Christians but we are also a lot of other great things. What gets our primary attention is determined by what we see as most interesting or urgent at the moment.
“Who are you? Most people would answer by listing the many things that they do. I’m a rancher/business owner, family person, I play golf, I do artwork, I’m a Christian, I go to church, I go to work…
But if we are to have a Christian world view, then, when we describe ourselves, we would simply say, “I’m a Christian-A follower of Jesus Christ.” We are first and foremost a Christian and the other things that we do are under that main heading. “Because I’m a Christian I have a job that fits into my values as a Christian.” “Because I’m a Christian I spend time with my family to bring them to Jesus.”
God’s Antidote: Not Horizontal but Vertical.
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8/9/08
Grayed-out Religion is the idea that there are no absolutes; no black and white, right and wrong. Whatever seems good in a person’s own eyes is good.
Grayed-out Religion contradicts itself. You see the statement that there is no absolute truth is, itself, an absolute statement.
Abraham Lincoln once asked, “How many legs would a sheep have if you called its tail a leg?” “Five!” came the answer. The president then said, “No, it would only have four legs. Calling a tail a leg doesn’t make it one.”
This sermon addresses the important questions relating to postmodernism such as: Is there really a such thing as right and wrong? What is the definition of right and wrong and good and evil? Is sin still a sin if I don’t know it’s a sin? Is sin still a sin if something good comes out of it? Are you too proud to admit that you have sin?
God’s Antidote: Not Grayed but Distinct.
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7/26/08
Traditional Religion is holding onto our tradition-what we’ve always done or were raised to do-even when it goes against what God says in the Bible. That is, knowing the truth but rejecting it for the sake of tradition.
God’s Antidote: Not Tradition but Truth.
Key Passage: Mark 7:5-9
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7/12/08
Saving Religion is the belief that having membership in the right church brings you salvation. The idea that the religion its self will save you.
People have practiced “Saving Religion” for centuries. Nicodemus was one person who did this. He thought that his position in the church was enough to guarantee him a high place in God’s kingdom. Jesus told him that a religion, or a church, while it might be good cannot save anyone from sin and death. Only that which comes from God can save.
God’s Antidote: Not membership but relationship.
Key Passage: John 3:6-16
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