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The Rapture

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The Rapture is a subject not commonly taught in many churches. However, let’s look at the scriptures that are usually associated with it. To begin, 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18: “We tell you this directly from the Lord: We who are still living when the Lord returns will not meet him ahead of those who have died. […]

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Did Jews Kill Jesus?

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Throughout history, people have persecuted Jews for many things, but if you were to identify just one, the most common belief would be that Jews were responsible for the death of Jesus.  But did they really kill Jesus? Let’s take a look at some history and a few scriptures pertaining to the question at hand. […]

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When We Lose A Loved One . . .

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Losing a loved one is never easy and probably the hardest part, especially for a Christian, is to understand why God allowed it to happen.  My mother had two miscarriages after I was born. Although too young to understand, I can still remember her tears of grief and how it affected her for many years […]

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Let Your Light Shine!

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“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your […]

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The Ashes of the Red Heifer

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(Preface: The following message was given by Val Black at Faith Christian Fellowship, Shenandoah, Iowa at the Wednesday evening service on April 30, 1997. It was in response to the announcement of that time of the first unblemished Red Heifer to be born in Israel in 2000 years. Although it may seem outdated in terms […]