Forgiveness, Sin, Love Joey Ferrell Forgiveness, Sin, Love Joey Ferrell

Why do you hate God? - Joey Ferrell

Some years ago, a brother in Christ was riding in the car with me and a few other preachers returning from dinner to a conference. A conversation came up regarding a certain questionable action that some were in disagreement of whether it was a serious issue or not. This particular question was about a strong suggestion regarding people swimming at the public venue (hotel/conference center) where we were at. All of a sudden, this brother said “why do you hate swimming?”

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Are You Influential? - Ben Bailey

An old Korean Proverb illustrates the power of one’s influence when it says, “Power lasts ten years, influence not more than a hundred.”  Sometimes we may think, “Am I influencing anyone?  The question asked is really a faulty one.  It’s not IF we are influencing anyone, but HOW are we influencing them.  All of us are an influence on others either for good, bad, or indifference.  What type of influence should a Christian possess?  Let’s notice what God says.

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Stand Up For Truth! - Ben Bailey

In a world that want to accept everyone and everything regardless of moral consequences, it is easy for Christians to be tempted to bow at the altar of compromise.  Instead of standing up for the Lord and His Word, too often we give in to  “go along to get along” mentality.  All of us must admit that times of conflict and confrontation are not at always enjoyable.  Yet, when we compromise the truth or remain silent on biblical issues, are we doing anyone a favor?  Let’s look at a few biblical examples where it would have been easier to compromise and determine who that would have ultimately helped.

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Knowing Your Enemy - Amy Lawrence

In German legend, he is Mephistopheles.  The Quran calls him Iblis. Shakespear’s “King Lear” designated him the Prince of Darkness. The Pharisees referred to him as Beelzebub. Christians know him as the Adversary (Satan) and the Accuser (Devil), the enemy of all mankind. Not many like to discuss this being. Some even contend that he doesn’t exist. In this article, I would like to study about the one John calls the Dragon, Rev. 20:2, and his dealings with mankind.

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"Go to church or the devil will get ya!" - Joey Ferrell

Go to church or the devil will get ya! Well….sort of. I remember passing this sign probably 10-11 years ago coming back from a family trip to Florida. We were on I-65 north just outside of Montgomery. We had stopped at this sweets store that had a pink cow…yes, a real pink cow (It closed a few years afterwards) and had been laughing about that for miles…and then…there it was! I was like “WOW, did you see that sign?”

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Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen in Me! - Ben Bailey

The wise King Solomon said, “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is passing, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised” (Prov. 31:30).  In a world where men and women are often judged by their physical beauty, it can be so easy to overlook the real beauty of life.  Both men and women are attractive in God’s eyes based on what they are, not how they look physically.  Notice these qualities of inner beauty that God desires in His children.

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An Honest Look At the Reality of Satan in Our Life - Ben Bailey

Dwight Moody gave a candid  look into the reality of Satan working in our lives when he said, “I believe Satan to exist for two reasons: first, the Bible says so; and second, I’ve done business with him.”   If Christians are not careful, we can become immune to the idea of Satan and His Power and overlook the challenges he brings to our lives today. 

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What Must I do to be Saved? (Part 5) - Ben Bailey

A final step in the plan of salvation that is overlooked by many is the act of baptism. While many in our religious world would agree that a person needs to believe, repent, and confess Jesus as Lord to be saved, they would not teach that a person must be baptized to be saved. Let’s notice what the Bible teaches us about the necessity of being baptized to be saved.

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