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The sophistication of problem denial

When confronted with problems, some people are good at creating distractions by changing the subject. Some are bold enough to completely ignore that anything is wrong. Some will can stay on topic, but just to make-light of the stated problem. These mind-tactics are used by people who want to deny

What preaching is not.

Preaching is not saying what you want to say. It's saying what God's word says! If you're using a story illustration, don't make yourself or your hearers out to be the hero. There is only one hero in every sermon and every story illustration: the Lord Jesus Christ! Preaching is

Identifying SELF

If Christian's aren't careful, they will start blaming the world and the devil for all of their problems in life. And there is no doubt that the temptations this world-system brings before us are difficult to deal with. However, this is not always where the problem lies. Sometimes, "SELF" is

Silence

The Bible says there is: a time to keep silence. Not saying anything, is sometimes your best bet.

The Humility of Christ

1 Timothy 6:14-17 speaks of the honour and power that belongs only to the Lord Jesus Christ. ...our Lord Jesus Christ: Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in

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