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The Surprising Benefits of Bible Memorization

Every time Satan tried to tempt Jesus Christ, He responded with memorized scripture. After spending some extended time practicing daily scripture memorization, I’d like to share some of the unexpected benefits I have encountered.
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O How I love Thy Law

Oh How Love I Thy Law - Looking at extremes to find balance. The Law of God part 2. The understanding that the law is bigger, deeper, and wider than those of old could have ever known.
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Angels as a Lens into God's Power

Speaker: Tim Pebworth 1/18/20 There are many misconceptions about angels and many times we don't think about the role of angels. In this sermon, Tim Pebworth discusses how we can better understand God and this plan by examining the role…
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Christ's Command to "Be in This World, but Not of This World"

Speaker: Lud Kiramidjian 11/23/19 Jesus Christ commanded His true followers to be IN this world, but not OF this world. This message gives several principles to help us understand what Christ meant by this commandment. Pls. Note: Addt’l msgs given…
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A Quick Observation of God's Creation

When we look at all the variety in God's Creation, we should see that there is duality between the physical and spiritual in all He has made. During this Sabbath-in-the-Park, we shall explore how light and shape have comparable values…
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To Live is Christ

Speaker: Tim Pebworth 8/10/19 The Apostle Paul wrote in Phillipians 1:21, "To live is Christ and to die is gain". From life and a different way of thinking. How do we understand this statement in our modern world? Are we…
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Eternal Life - What We'll Be Doing

Speaker: Tom Meece 8/10/19 We don't have all understanding, but the Bible does point us to what eternal life will involve. Considering this reality can be quite inspirational. Pls. Note: Addt’l msgs given in the SF Bay Area congregation may…
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A God-given Understanding

Biblical scholarship and its proper role in a Christians understanding of the Bible.
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See We Do Nothing to Cause Our Brother to Stumble

Speaker: Tim Pebworth 6/2/2019 We each bring different life experiences to the Church of God and these differences can cause friction and difficulties within a congregation. In this sermon, Tim Pebworth looks at Paul's teaching to the church at Rome…
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A Matter of Words

It can be important how we explain what God is doing. An example of " group speak", will be looked at in light of the warning of Proverbs 18:21, a reminder of the power of words. Confusion can arise for…
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