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10/9/2014 5:00:00 PM

The Reasons for America's Economic Woes

Bob Nelson

Another election will be upon us soon and the number one issue in most elections is the economy.  Since 2008, America has been in a financial crisis.  There are five reasons for this crisis which have been happening over a long period of time.  We need to recognize these and heed the Bible’s warnings. 1.    Materialist Greed (1 Timothy 6:6-10a). ...

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8/18/2014 7:00:00 PM

The Characteristics of a Good Leader (2 Corinthians 10:1-18)

Bob Nelson

A church rises or falls on the quality of its leadership.  There can be no substitute for good leaders.  There are those who try to substitute other things for good leadership and they fail every time. Paul’s leadership and authority was being attacked by others in the church at Corinth, so in his second letter to the Corinthians, he has to defend his Apostleship (10:1-12:13)....

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6/18/2014 9:38:23 PM

How to Win Over Worry

Bob Nelson

There are a lot of things we can worry about today.  We can worry about… The Economy.  Are we going to have enough money to meet our financial obligations?  Is my retirement account safe? Relationships.  How do I resolve this conflict?  Is he going to like me? Health.  What if I get a terrible disease?  Why can’t I do the things I use to...

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5/14/2014 7:00:00 PM

What is True Biblical Preaching?

Bob Nelson

Preaching today has fallen upon hard times.  This is definitely a time when the true preaching of God’s Word is “out of season” (2 Timothy 4:2a),  not only for many in the church, but also for many preachers. Several Reasons (1)    There are churches and denominations that have abandoned the faith.  That is, they no longer believe the Bible is...

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3/20/2014 4:00:00 PM

The Second Death

Bob Nelson

What Hell Will Be Like   Revelation 20:14.  “Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire.  This is the second death, the lake of fire.” It may surprise you to learn that Jesus taught a lot more about hell than He ever did on heaven.  Why?  It was not because Jesus was trying to be negative, make people fearful or depressed.  Jesus...

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2/5/2014 7:45:00 AM

Building Your Life on Sound Doctrine

Bob Nelson

Many Christians and Christian leaders today do not believe doctrine is important.  They view doctrine as heady, theoretical, divisive, and impractical.  They would rather go to church and hear a sermon which is light-hearted, short, and positive.  That is why so many professing Christians are having such a difficult time in their lives.  They are trying to build their lives on...

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12/22/2013 4:00:00 PM

People Who Miss Christmas

Bob Nelson

Did you know that most people every year miss Christmas?  That may sound like a silly statement, especially in North America where we drown every year in a sea of Christmas advertising, but that does not change the fact that even in America most people miss Christmas.  They observe the season because culture says it’s the thing to do, but most people are utterly oblivious to the...

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11/18/2013 7:30:00 PM

In Everything Give Thanks

Bob Nelson

1 Thessalonians 5:18.  “In everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”  (NASB)   Thanksgiving in all things is the highest expression of faith and trust in God.  It is easy for us to praise and thank God for the good times and  good things.  It is much more difficult to do it during times of difficulty, hardship,...

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10/16/2013 12:00:00 PM

Watch Your Words-Part Two

Bob Nelson

There are so many ways we can misuse our tongues, and each way can hurt others deeply and cause bitter feelings.  That’s why James says we must learn to control our tongues.   James 3:1-12.  He gives us six reasons why we must control our tongues.  In the last article, we looked at the first three.   Review 1.   Because of...

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10/2/2013 2:00:00 PM

Watch Your Words-Part One

Bob Nelson

In Jolly Old England, the following epitaph is written on a tombstone:  “Beneath this tomb, a lump of clay, lyes Ervella Young, who on the 24th of May began to hold her tongue.”  Holding our tongues is something we all struggle with.  In fact, it is probably the most challenging thing we will ever face. James gives us six reasons why it is important for us to watch...

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