The Word became flesh is the central truth of Christmas. Jesus humbled Himself by taking on human nature and lived among us. He saved mankind from sin through His atoning death on the cross. Do you believe in the Jesus of the Bible?

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Living for the pursuit of earthly treasures can be a hindrance to heaven, whereas living for the pursuit of Jesus brings riches eternally.

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We continue our study in the life of Samson. He’s an interesting study in contrasts. He had the power to subdue the Philistines, but he didn’t have the power to subdue the flesh. And we’ll see more of these things as we continue in the sad sordid saga of Samson.

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The way into the kingdom of heaven is open to all, but entrance in is a matter of the heart. Those with open hearts to receive Jesus are invited in, while those with obstructed hearts are hindered from receiving Him.

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God has clearly laid out the design and purpose of marriage, and our goal is to live this purpose out to His praise and glory.

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Samson was a judge that showed great strength physically yet showed great weakness spiritually. He stands as a fitting picture of Israel as a whole.

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Believers must be ready to confront sin, doing so with a desire for restoration, and a readiness to forgive.

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Greatness in the kingdom of God is measured by childlike humility, a desire to root out sin, and a concern for the salvation of others.

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Jephthah is a seemingly unlikely candidate to become the leader of Israel. God loves to use the most unlikely, most unqualified people to accomplish His will.

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When applying faith in your own life, It’s not about you! It genuinely needs to be about Jesus. Jesus doesn’t expect us to have it all figured out. He wants us to have faith in Him

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