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The Untenable Tongue

September 9, 2018

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Sermon

The Untenable Tongue

James 3:8-10

Speaker

Randall Hall

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Satan, Father of a lie

You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

 

John. 8: 44

 

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LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ had no guile in Him.

"WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH";

I Peter 2:22

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Visions Needed For Growth

September 1, 2018

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Visions Needed For Growth

Proverbs 29:18

Speaker

James Carter

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We Must See The Lord

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple.

 

Isaiah 6:1

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We Must See Ourselves

Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.

Proverbs 29:18

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We See A Lost And Hurting World

But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.

Matthew 9:36

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It's Harvest Time

August 26, 2018

Sermon
It's Harvest Time
I Corinthians.9: 24-27
Speaker
Randall Hall.

 


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Are You Trusting In His Hand

August 19, 2018

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Sermon

Are You Trusting In His Hand

Joshua 4:19-24

Speaker

James Carter

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His Hand Is Able To Save Sinners

Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

Acts 9:1-2

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His Hand Can Keep Those He Saves

For this reason I also suffer these things; nevertheless I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.

II Timothy 1:12

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His Hand Can Carry Us Through Life And Death

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

Psalms 23:4

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The Promise Of Rest

August 12, 2018

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The Promise Of Rest

Matthew 11:28-30

Speaker

James Carter

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Who Is Making This Promise

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Matthews 28:18

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The People Addressed

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Matthews 11:18-30

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The Promise Made

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light."

Matthews 11:18-30

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I Will Build My Church

August 5, 2018

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I Will Build My Church

Matthew 16:18-19

Speaker

James Carter

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What The Church Is Not

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

Matthew 16:18-19

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What The Church Is Composed Of

to the general assembly and church of the firstborn who are registered in heaven, to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of just men made perfect,

Hebrews 12:23

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Is The Church Secure

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

Matthew 16:18-19

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Take a Look at the Children

July 29, 2018

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Sermon

Take a Look at the Children

Matthews 19:14

Speaker

Randall Hall

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Where do you find your children?

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Your child's mind is it on Christ?

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Words of Wisdom 101 Essentials You Must Know

July 22, 2018

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Words of Wisdom 101

Essentials You Must Know

Matthews 10:16

Speaker

Edward Davis

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It is very important for servants of Christ to be wise.

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We ought to pray for wisdom as well as study the word to be wise.

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The wisdom of this world crumbles under the Will of GOD!

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Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; Then you will understand the fear of the LORD, And find the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk uprightly; He guards the paths of justice, And preserves the way of His saints.

Proverbs 2:3-8 

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The Warriors Sword

July 15, 2018

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Sermon

The Warriors Sword

Hebrews 4:12

Speaker

James Carter

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The Word Has Power To Convict

Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?"

Acts 2:37

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The Word Has Power To Change

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.

Acts 2:41

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The Word Has Power To Challenge

the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you today;

Deuteronomy 11:27

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Some Things Are More Precious Than Gold

July 8, 2018

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Some Things Are More Precious Than Gold

I Peter 1:1-8

Speaker

James Carter

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Salvation Is More Precious Than Gold

For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?

Matthew 16:26

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A Good Name Is More Precious Than Gold

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Proverbs 22:1

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The Trial Of Faith Is More Precious Than Gold

that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ

I Peter 1:7

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A Friend Who Is Closer Than A Brother

July 1, 2018

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A Friend Who Is Closer Than A Brother

Proverbs 18:24

Speaker

James Carter

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A Friend to Whom We Can Confess Everything To

All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.

John 6:37

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A Friend We Can Pray To

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;

Philippians 4:6

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A Friend We Can Count on For Hope

For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven,

II Corinthians 5:2

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The Greatest Gift

June 24, 2018

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Sermon

The Greatest Gift

I Corinthians 13:13

Speaker

Randall Hall

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The Race of Faith

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Hebrews 11:1

 

And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us.

Hebrews 11:39-40

 


Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrews 12:1-2

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The Risen Christ

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men the most pitiable.

I Corinthians 15:19

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Take Heed to Your Ministry

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the laying...

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The Heavenly Father's Correction

June 17, 2018

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The Heavenly Father's Correction

Hebrews 12:5-8

Speaker

James Carter

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The Reasons For His Correction

And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "MY SON, DO NOT DESPISE THE CHASTENING OF THE LORD, NOR BE DISCOURAGED WHEN YOU ARE REBUKED BY HIM; FOR WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE CHASTENS, AND SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES." If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.

Hebrews 12:5-8

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The Response To His Correction

And you have forgotten the exhortation which speaks to you as to sons: "MY SON, DO NOT DESPISE THE CHASTENING OF THE LORD, NOR BE DISCOURAGED WHEN YOU ARE REBUKED BY HIM; FOR WHOM THE LORD LOVES HE CHASTENS, AND SCOURGES EVERY SON WHOM HE RECEIVES." If you endure chastening, God deals with you as with sons; for what son is there whom a father does not chasten? But if you are without chastening, of which all have become partakers, then you are illegitimate and not sons.

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The Word of God Can Save All

June 10, 2018

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The Word of God Can Save All

Acts 13:14-16

Speaker

James Carter

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The Word Spoken

But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down. And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on." Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, "Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen:

Acts 13:14-16

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The Outcome of the Service

But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down. And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, "Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on." Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, "Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen:

Acts 13:14-16

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The Blessings of The Gospel

And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on...

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Fear Not For God Is With Us

June 3, 2018

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Sermon

Fear Not For God Is With Us

Isaiah 41:10

Speaker

James Carter

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We Have God's Presence

Do not fear; for I am with you; be not dismayed; for I am your God. I will make you strong; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of My righteousness.

Isaiah 41:10

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We Have God's Power

Then he answered and spoke to me, saying, This is the Word of Jehovah to Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, says Jehovah of Hosts.

Zechariah 4:6

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We Have God's Promises

And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body already dead (being about a hundred years old) or the deadening of Sarah's womb.  He did not stagger at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strong in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully persuaded that what God had promised, He was also able to perform.

Romans 4:19-21

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Can You Hold On To Heaven While Hell Is Riding Your Back

May 27, 2018

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Can You Hold On To Heaven While Hell Is Riding Your Back

Job 1:20-21

Speaker

Orlando Green

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Can You Hold On To Heaven While Hell Is On Your Back


Key Scripture Verse: Job 1:20-21


I. Hell Can Be Self Inflicted

A. 2 Samuel 11:2-5
B. 2 Samuel 12:14-18
C. 2 Samuel 13:2-15
D. Judges 4:18-24


II. Hell Can Come From Someone Else

A. Genesis 37:8, 11,20-21, 27-28
B. Genesis 39:11-21
C. Daniel 6:8-14
D. Daniel 6:1924


III. Hell Can Come By Way Of God’s Permission

A. Job 1:20-21
B. Job 1:6-19


IV. The Ones That Say They Love You Betray/Desert You

A. Job 2:9-10
B. Matthew 27:3, 17-18


V. Conclusion- You Had The Chance To Repent And Noe You Are facing The Truth About Hell

A. Luke 16:19-31
B. Hebrews 10:22-25
C. Matthew 16:13-19
D. 2 Timothy 4:1-9


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The Christian's Glorious Standing In Christ

May 20, 2018

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The Christian's Glorious Standing In Christ

Romans 8:1-8

Speaker

James Carter

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No Condemnation

There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. So then, those who are...

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God Is The Way Out

May 13, 2018

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God Is The Way Out

Psalms 40:1-5

Speaker

James Carter

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The Pit

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my feet upon a rock, And established my steps. He has put a new song in my mouth—Praise to our God; Many will see it and fear, And will trust in the LORD. Blessed is that man who makes the LORD his trust, And does not respect the proud, nor such as turn aside to lies. Many, O LORD my God, are Your wonderful works Which You have done; And Your thoughts toward us Cannot be recounted to You in order; If I would declare and speak of them, They are more than can be numbered.

Psalms 40:1-5

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The Position He Was In

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. He also brought me up out of a horrible pit, Out of the miry clay, And set my...

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Be Aware of Satan's Snares

May 6, 2018

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Be Aware of Satan's Snares

II Corinthians 2:8-11

Speaker

James Carter

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Do Not Doubt God's Word

Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him. For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes in the presence of Christ, lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.

2 Corinthians 2:8-11

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Do Not Become a Backslider

And Lot lifted his eyes and saw all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered everywhere (before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah) like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt as you go toward Zoar.

Genesis 13:10

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Be Aware of What it May Cost You

Therefore I urge you to reaffirm your love to him. For to this end I also wrote, that I might put you to the test, whether you are obedient in all things. Now whom you forgive anything, I also forgive. For if indeed I have...

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Focused or Fake

April 29, 2018

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Focused or Fake

Isaiah 58:3-5

Speaker

Edward Davis

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Why do you do what you do? What is the focus and motivation that drives us?

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In all that we do we must seek God's face genuinely and without pretense.

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We must be transformed and focused on doing our Lord's will in love because that is the greatest commandment.

 

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God will bless us tremendously when we put first things first and walk in his righteous paths. 

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