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When dealing with narcissists, psychopaths, and various types of abusers, it is important to know truth. The false truth that they spout is to be recognized and resisted. The abused must leave. In this short piece, some good advice is given. Can Abusers Change? To say that abusers cannot change removes responsibility for sin. They can…
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When People Drive You Crazy Theme: Loving Problem People Objectives Know: The Scriptures indicate that the marks of a Christian include the ability to deal effectively with problem people. Think: Our daily interactions with others should be guided by the mindset that we are all problem people in need of a Savior. Do: Follow…
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Breaking down barriers Theme: No room for Racism Objectives: Know: Scripture teaches us that God does not play favorites. He desires that all people come to know Him. Think: Live with the mindset that all people are created in the image of God and His offer of grace is without restrictions. Do: See all…
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Supernatural Power for Living Theme: Living in the Spirit Objectives: Know: The Holy Spirit works in people’s lives, both saved and lost, to accomplish God’s purposes. Think: Live each day with the awareness that the Holy Spirit gives us what we need to live for God in a secular culture. Do: Depend on the…
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Saving Marriage Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. (Genesis 2:24 NKJV) Divorce Statistics in the USA (source) Divorce Rate Statistics of 1st, 2nd and 3rd Marriages Various studies on US rate of divorce show significant differences when a comparison…
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Sunday School Lesson–When Life Falls Together When Life Falls Together Theme: Confession and Restoration Objectives: Know: Job was humbled when he came to understand the magnitude of God. God accepted Job’s confession and restored him. Think: Understand that those who find God’s restoration have an obligation to help others find it as well. Do:…
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Essential Truths The truth is that anyone who claims to be a Christian, i.e., to be a follower of Jesus Christ, needs to follow His teachings! As obvious as that should be, and as much as it is professed, fewer and fewer Christians (a group that includes many who call themselves Bible-believing Christians) truly adhere to the necessity…
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The Great Shepherd Theme: God is the Shepherd Text: Ezekiel 34:1-31 A1 Outline: The wicked shepherds B1 The charge and evidence Ezekiel 34:1-10 B2 God’s sentence of these evil shepherds, and His cure Ezekiel 34:11-31 A2 Notes and questions B1 Shepherds C1 Those who guide, protect, and oversee sheep. C2 Symbolic for those who guide,…
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Emotional Abuser What is the solution? Repent and believe the Gospel. Mark 1:15. See Need God. What is the Christian to do if he/she finds themselves doing this? Repent. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. ” (2 Corinthians 5:17, EMTV) “But thanks…
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When things get ugly Theme: The church is persecuted Scripture: Acts 12.1-25 A1 Outline B1 James killed Acts 12:1-5 B2 Peter freed from prison Acts 12:6-19 C1 Angel leads him out of prison Acts 12:5-10 C2 Peter goes to Mary, the mother of John Mark Acts 12:11-15 C3 Answered prayer Acts 12:16-17 C4 The…