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Loving God With All Our Heart — Rick Lawson

Why are we here? What is the purpose of the universe? If God created everything, what does He get out of it?” These are the kinds of philosophical questions that have been pondered by man for millennia. The answers to questions like these are not found in transcendental meditation, plumbing the depths of man’s intellect,… Read More Loving God With All Our Heart — Rick Lawson

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To Meekly Crave Righteousness — Rick Lawson

Every great sermon declares eternal truths and is instructive in its tone.  This is certainly true of the great sermon preached by Jesus that we call the Sermon on the Mount. Consider Matthew 5:5-6: “Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for… Read More To Meekly Crave Righteousness — Rick Lawson

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Instrumental Music: A Matter of Authority — Rick Lawson

When flawed and fragile man approaches a righteous and mighty God, he must be very careful to offer the kind of worship that God desires. This is especially critical when one understands what the Word of God teaches concerning the types of worship that exist. For example, Jesus clearly taught that man can offer worship… Read More Instrumental Music: A Matter of Authority — Rick Lawson

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