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What do we learn about Builders of Babel. They built a foolish city and tower and became forgotten fools. How can we avoid becoming what we build? Pastor Joel teaches on how God comes down in both judgment and mercy!

In what will you rest: The Word of God or the Traditions of man? Preached at Nashua OPC, Edinburg, PA

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LORD OF THE SABBATH Text: Luke 6:1-11 THEME: The Lord Jesus Is the Lord of The Sabbath I. THE LORD ORDERS THE SABBATH TO MEET OUR NEEDS A. The Prideful Legalism of the Pharisees B. The Sabbath Was Made for Man . . . C. Jesus Meets our Needs through the Sabbath II. THE LORD ORDERS THE SABBATH TO SHOW US MERCY A. The Cruel Selfishness of the Pharisees B. . . . Not Man for the Sabbath C. Jesus Shows Us Mercy on the Sabbath CONCLUSION: The Sabbath is Made for Necessity, Worship, and Mercy

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