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The “What?” and “Why?” of Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 24, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Sunday, November 24th, 2024 PSALM 100 – “The “WHAT” and “WHY” of Thanksgiving!” INTRODUCTION: 1. In 1621, one year after arriving in North America, the Pilgrims shared a “Thanksgiving” meal with the Wampanoag (Wom–pa–nog) Indians to celebrate their bountiful harvest. … 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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Why ever believer should be a “B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S.” believer!

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Q#1: “Why should a Christian be a, ‘B.A.P.T.I.S.T.S. Christian’?” A#1: “Because truth matters, and what we believe determines how we behave!” NOTE: Baptists are not the only Christians who believe these things, but we are the only Christians who believe … Continue reading →

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Will we know each other in Heaven?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Luke 16:19 – 31 Bible Q&A – “Will We Know One Another in Heaven?” First, this is a true story! We know that because JESUS is the Author of this story! (By the way, this is not a parable, but … Continue reading →

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DO ANIMALS GO TO HEAVEN?

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Lanny Faulkner

Genesis 1:24-25 “Do Animals go to Heaven?” INTRODUCTION: Genesis 1 gives us a historical account of the events of creation. Genesis 1 gives us the order of creation. Genesis 1 gives us some indications of the purposes of creation: EXPOSITION: … 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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