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Chasing Pleasure – Ecclesiastes 2:1-16, 24-25

Isn’t there more to life?  With all that there is to bring me pleasure why do I hurt so much? This question was raised in the Bible by a guy named Solomon in the book of Ecclesiastes.   We are continuing … Continue reading

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God’s Special Women – Tamar – Matthew 1:3

No one is too sinful, broken, or tarnished to receive the gift of salvation and live a new life devoted to the Lord. The women in Jesus’ genealogy demonstrate that truth.  Matthew lists 5 remarkable women (four from the Old … Continue reading

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Division Over Marriage – 1 Corinthians 7

As we look at 1 Corinthians 7, please keep in mind that Paul is replying to definite questions. He is not spelling out a complete “theology of marriage” in one chapter. It is necessary to consider as well what the … Continue reading

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Division Over Sexual Sin – 1 Corinthians 5 – 6

The church at Corinth was not only a divided church, but it was also a disgraced church. There was sin in the assembly and, sad to say, everybody knew about it. But the church was slow to do anything about … Continue reading

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