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Guest speaker Dennis Scroggins ranges from James chapter 4 to Ecclesiastes to establish the ephemeral nature of our temporal lives, their purpose, and the vanity of life lived without God.

Lesson 7 of 9 in Gospel Meeting Series

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Guest Speaker Dennis Scroggins alludes to the parable of the tares, from Matthew 13:24-ff to point out that often, the ungodly are not manifest immediately. If we are able, through righteous judgment, to determine what is detrimental, we are able to deal with error. But, we must be sure to judge righteously in these matters.

Lesson 6 of 9 in Gospel Meeting Series.

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Guest Speaker Dennis Scroggins delivers a balanced treatment on the subject of discipline. Discipline is a necessary part of every Christian’s life, God’s dealings with mankind, and the work of the local church. It must be present, and is tempered by love and compassion.

Lesson 5 of 9 in Gospel Meeting Series

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Guest Speaker Dennis Scroggins establishes that Zeal alone, if it is not guided by a knowledge of God’s will for man, is not sufficient to save a man.

Lesson 4 of 9 in Gospel Meeting Series.

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It is extremely important that brethren everywhere contend for the truth and refute error. When such is done, because so many are tolerant of error and antagonistic toward the truth, there will be conflict. Some will say “Who set you up as brotherhood watchdogs, or arbiters of truth, or modern day prophets.” We have heard such, and the whining we hear when the false teacher is exposed is indicative of the whiner’s arrogance. Concerning the intellectual arrogance that can beset Christians, Paul warned, “For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise. We, however, will not boast beyond measure, but within the limits of the sphere which God appointed us; a sphere which especially includes you” (2 Corinthians 10:12-13). Paul also wrote, “…Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. And if anyone thinks that he knows anything, he knows nothing yet as he ought to know” (1 Corinthians 8:1-2).

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Guest Speaker Dennis Scroggins describes the strength that Christians obtain as we contemplate the providence and care of God.

Lesson 3 of 9 in Gospel Meeting Series.

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Guest speaker Dennis Scroggins uses the Lord’s admonition to note that many people (both religious and worldly) do not understand or accept the teaching of scripture.

Lesson 2 of 9 in Gospel Meeting Series.

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Guest speaker Dennis Scroggins describes Hell, and shows that a fear of Hell can be effective motivation to living a life of righteousness.

Lesson 1 of 9 in Gospel Meeting Series.

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The two epistles of Paul to the Corinthians establish the pattern of fall and restoration before God. In 1 Corinthians, the apostle spends the majority of his letter admonishing the Corinthians for sin. In the second epistle a substantial portion of the letter is taken up in describing the Corinthian’s repentance and redemption.

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Various evidences certify or establish the veracity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermon describes these evidences.

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A simple sermon explaining how a child of God can increase their faith.

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As the West Side congregation considers appointing a new man to serve as elder of the congregation, this sermon gives an overview of the qualifications of the work.

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The Bible does a very good job clearly describing what a False Teacher is, in passages such as Jude, and 2 Peter 2.

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Men make a grave error when they think of God as being like a man. This is the reason for false religions, and blasphemy against God.

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“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:16-17)

Here in the Colossian epistle, Paul gives several exhortations which are rather closely tied together. Simply, they are:

1. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly with all wisdom.
2. Teach each other by singing spiritual songs with grace in your hearts to the Lord.
3. Do all things by the authority of Jesus Christ.

Underlying each of these is an emphasis on the importance of doctrine in the life of those who name the name of Christ. Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Interestingly, a search in the New King James version of the New Testament reveals three other times where the phrase “know the truth” is used. The way in which the phrase is used is significant.

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