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Haggai-The Abandoned Church

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The Abandoned Church Summary:  A sermon examining the danger of abandoning the Lord and His work. Scripture:  Haggai 1:1-5 Series: Haggai Date: 25 June 2017 Introduction A certain church recently sold their building to a real estate developer and moved into a smaller location in another area. On the online news article there were dozens of comments from people complaining about the church's decision to sell. People were blasting the church leadership. They blamed the pastor and slandered his name. They were absolutely furious that the church was no longer there. One said "I grew up in that church... I can't believe they sold it and now it has been torn down" . One said "so sad, I used to go there". Another said "I used to teach Sunday School there". Another said "I used to sing in the choir". Another said "I was a member there for decades" I couldn't help but notice that every person who comp...

Praying Through The Psalms 8-When Life Does Not Seem Fair

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When Life Does Not Seem Fair Summary:  Life doesn't seem fair. Nonbelievers seem to experience more blessings than we do. In order to find some spiritual stability we need a reality check. Scripture:  Psalms 73:1-28 Series: Praying Through The Psalms Date: 18 June 2017 Scripture Reading Let us rise to our feet and read together    Psalms 73:1-28 73  Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2  But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. 3  For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4  For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. 5  They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. 6  Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. 7  Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. 8  They are corrupt,...