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Sickness is part of our earthly existence. It can be something minor or it can be a major illness. It can be an annoyance or it can be debilitating. We can turn to the Bible for any situation we encounter in life. What does the Bible have to say about sickness?
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In Luke 18:1-8, Jesus tells a parable about a selfish judge and a widow who needed help. It is a story that teaches us about the importance of persevering in prayer and faith.
Jesus contended with the Jews in John chapter 8. Some believed on Him but many did not. They relied on their ancestral relationship to Abraham, but Jesus argued their true father was Satan since they wanted to kill Him and refused to follow the truth. Jesus described Satan as the "father of lies," meaning the originator of all that is false (John 8:44). Satan lied in the beginning and still tells lies today. What are some of the lies that the devil tells us?
Chapters 12-14 of 1 Corinthians address spiritual gifts. Many in the church at Corinth felt that gifts made one more spiritual than another. They emphasized the importance of these gifts without cultivating the quality of love in their lives. Paul sought to correct their understanding in this area and help them function more effectively in the body of Christ. There are many important truths from these chapters that apply to believers today.
Jesus had a special message to each of the seven churches in Asia Minor. He usually commended each church for something good, and had a word of correction for something that needed to change. However, in the letter to the church in Philadelphia, Jesus didn't condemn or correct anything. He described this church as having "a little strength," and commended them for their faithfulness. Jesus may have described them this way because of some weakness in the church, but it is likely they were small in number and limited in their resources. What can we learn from the "small church?"
Hinckley Ridge Baptist Church has been part of the community since 1838. Keep reading to find out more of the history of the church.
Recently, we have been studying through the Book of James on Wednesday nights. In chapter four, James poses this question, What is your life? Take some time to consider this question, and the answer James gives us.
Probably the one thing that has impressed me most this Christmas season is the humanity of Jesus. Jesus left the glories of Heaven and was born as a human baby and laid in a humble manger. But this was just the beginning.
One term we have heard recently is "essential" - essential businesses, essential workers, etc. Christianity has some essential elements as well. Certainly, true Christianity is not possible without being born again. Jesus said, "Ye must be born again!" The Bible and prayer are essential to what we believe as well as our fellowship with God. Another necessary component to our faith is the church
What makes a great nation? Is it material conveniences, inspiring leaders, a powerful military, or a strong economy? What if a nation has all of those things and yet lacks in morality and religion? Is that nation great? In Deuteronomy 4, Moses addresses Israel and gives some characteristics of a great nation.
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