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Christmas Sunday 2024 “The Best Thing JESUS Ever Did!

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

SERMON: “THE GREATEST THING JESUS EVER DID!” John 1:1-3; 14 (1) “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) He was in the beginning with God. (3) All things were … Continue reading →

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My “Very Unusual” Week in Review!

Posted on December 16, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

MY “VERY UNUSUAL WEEK” IN REVIEW DECEMBER 9th to 15th, 2024 As always, I want to thank you for taking the time to read these updates! I deeply appreciate your friendship, fellowship, and prayers for me and my family and my … Continue reading →

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WITH GOD, A PROMISE MADE IS A PROMISE KEPT

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

INTRODUCTION: 1. Remember that Ezra 7:1 moves forward to the time that Ezra was recording the events of his time! 2. Remember that it had been 79 years since the events recorded in Ezra 1-6. (Ezra 1-6 covers the years … Continue reading →

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B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S. BASICS – Individual Soul Liberty!

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

INTRODUCTION: Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Article 17a: “God alone is Lord of the conscience, and He has left it free from the doctrines and commandments of men which are contrary to His Word or not contained in it.” No … Continue reading →

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The Priesthood of Every Believer!

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

1st Peter 2:5, 9; Revelation 5:9-10 INTRODUCTION: We Affirm: That every born-again believer in the LORD Jesus Christ is a priest and is both qualified and obligated to carry out the duties of a priest including representing themselves before GOD, … Continue reading →

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B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S. Basics – The Autonomy of the Local Church!

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Matthew 18:15-18  “The Autonomy of the Local Church!” INTRODUCTION: “Autonomy” means “The quality or state of being self-governing.” Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary In the context of a Local Church, it means that there is no authority over the majority of the … Continue reading →

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Bible Q&A – What is the Difference between Happiness and Joy?

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

April 21st, 2024 – “HAPPINESS & JOY” John 15:1-11 INTRODUCTION: “HAPPY” ** emotional situation based upon circumstances ** From the old English “happenstance” based on circumstance Hebrew (522 x) Esher “happy” & “blessed” Greek makarios (77x) blessed (1), blessed (46), … Continue reading →

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UNDERSTANDING FIRST JOHN – “SIN!”

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

1st John 1:8-10 (8) “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. (9) If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse … Continue reading →

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Understanding First John – “The LOVE of GOD!”

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

INTRODUCTION: The word translated “love” in First John is the word, “agape”. It appears in the New Testament a total of 259 times! It appears in the New Testament as a noun 116 times! It appears in the New Testament … Continue reading →

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