Category Archives: Encouragement

God Only Needs One Stone

by William J. Stewart Goliath, the Philistine giant, challenged Israel to produce a champion to fight him one on one. The loser’s people would serve the victor’s nation (1 Samuel 17:8-10). Israel did not send out a man, rather they were dismayed and … Continue reading

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The Samuel Complex

by William J. Stewart When he was an old man, the elders of Israel approached Samuel, who served as a prophet, priest and judge among his people, and said, “make us a king to judge us like all the nations” … Continue reading

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The Most Difficult Sermon

by William J. Stewart What do you think is the most difficult sermon to preach? A host of topics might be suggested, but I doubt what I have in mind is one of them. The book of Revelation can be intimidating, … Continue reading

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The Suffering Servant of the Lord

Author : Keith Sharp Isaiah Isaiah began his work as a prophet in the year King Uzziah of Judah died, 739 BC (Isaiah 6:1). He prophesied during the reigns of “Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah” (Isaiah 1:1). … Continue reading

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Questions about Suffering

Questions Dear bro Keith, Greetings to you and your family in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ Amen. Hope all is well with you all, my regards to you all. Please my father and beloved in the Lord, satan … Continue reading

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The Rat Trap

Author : Scott Futrell A rat looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package. What food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a rat trap. Retreating … Continue reading

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The Work of the Church

Author : Keith Sharp Introduction The apostle Paul was always thankful for the church in Thessalonica because of their “work of faith, labor of love, and patience of hope” (1 Thessalonians 1:2-4). The Lord wants His people, collectively and individually, … Continue reading

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What Congregations Wish Song Leaders Knew

Author : Sewell Hall used by permission via Abundant Life Of course, congregations differ. A majority in some congregations just want to have fun. Given the opportunity to choose songs, they choose those with the most moving parts, the strongest … Continue reading

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Evaluating New Songs

Author : Mark Roberts used by permission via Abundant Life For the longest time it seemed brethren were fairly certain Sacred Selections contained just about every hymn that needed to be sung. Like it or not, that has certainly changed. … Continue reading

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Frustration!

Author : Tom Rainwater Have you ever felt frustrated — I mean really frustrated? Have you ever let a difficult or undesirable circumstance ruin your mood and sour your attitude toward the day? I imagine everyone of us has felt some … Continue reading

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