Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Real World Series – The Bus Ministry Big Day

The Real World Series Stirring up problems on the devil’s home field – Winning souls stirs up the demons in hell – Bringing in visitors stirs up the demons – Teaching the Bible to kids stirs up the demons – … Continue reading

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When Rule Cause Bitterness – Part 7

18. Rules cause bitterness when no appeal is ever allowed. Leviticus 10:“16 And Moses diligently sought the goat of the sin offering, and, behold, it was burnt: and he was angry with Eleazar and Ithamar, the sons of Aaron which … Continue reading

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When Rule Cause Bitterness – Part 6

16. Rules cause bitterness because people’s consciences make them want to blame someone other than themselves. Genesis 37:12ff. Joseph’s brothers were bitter at him because they were not only out of favor with their father through no fault of their own … Continue reading

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When Rules Cause Bitterness – Part 5

14. Rules cause bitterness when they aren’t clearly communicated ahead of time. Acts 17:30 “And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:” Many times I have seen a well-meaning teacher, … Continue reading

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When Rules Cause Bitterness – Part 4

12. Rules cause bitterness when there has never been a yielding of the will. One student gets mad at a rule no one else gets mad at because they’re used to running the show. Romans 10:“2 For I bear them … Continue reading

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When Rules Cause Bitterness – Part 3

10. Rules cause bitterness when they are perceived to be what makes one spiritual. Luke 18:“10 Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican. 11 The Pharisee stood and prayed … Continue reading

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The Bus Ministry Is A Volunteer Army With The Gospel Gun

Nobody is forced into service – I was asked to serve but not forced – I can say no but I decided to go the distance – I should never feel pressured into service – Volunteers are God’s delight The … Continue reading

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Bus Workers Agreeing In Prayer

Bus Workers In Agreement In Prayer Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you,That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is … Continue reading

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Fall Sunday School Program: Foot-steps of Jesus

The Sundays in October are our Fall Program this year. Bro. John Morrissey does a wonderful job of coming up with ideas. This is the product of his creativity and contemplation. Each Sunday morning, at the end of the morning … Continue reading

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Book Review: Crucial Conversations

Earlier this year, somebody recommended that I read the book, Crucial Conversations.  I am thrilled that they recommended it and that I read it.  The book, as its title would indicate, specializes in advice on how to prepare yourself to handle … Continue reading

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