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Overcoming the Fear of Death
Written by Jimmie Burroughs 1 Corinthians 15:55, O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? A preacher talked about a funeral that he once conducted. He said, ”Doug” was 18-year-old biker who’d rode with a rough crowd. In fact, the T-shirt they buried him in said it all: ”Ride hard – Die hard.” The funeral home was filled with bikers; the speakers boomed out hard rock music, and the Casket held items that were important to Doug: There was a bottle of Jack Daniel’s, and an abundance of Drug Paraphernalia. The viewing lasted 2 1/2 hours. The mourners filled the room with their crying and sadness…
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Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew – Matthew 12:9-14
Written by Jimmie Burroughs (Jesus ignores the religious leaders’ Sabbath rules) Question to be answered in this study Why is Matthew chapter 12 considered the turning point in the gospel of Matthew? What brought about the turning point in Matthew’s gospel? What were the two reasons for Israel rejecting the kingdom? What was the Pharisees primary motive for demanding that Israel keep the rules of the mishna? Do rules have exceptions, explain? What is the definition of faith? What was the primary concern of the Pharisees? Was it that Jesus was not who He said He was or that his teaching were false? What was it? What is the…
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Is America in deep Trouble?
Written by Jimmie Burroughs “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land,” 2 Chronicles 7:14 (KJV). The verse above was God’s message to the nation Israel, which is often used in reference to the United States, even though it was not directed to us. Nevertheless, the same principles apply. Before there can be revival in America, people will have to humble themselves before God and seek His face in prayer, turning from their wicked ways. There is no…