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Most people don’t like to stand out from the crowd. Something in our nature urges us to go along with what appears to be the popular opinion of the moment. Perhaps it is our desire to be accepted or to feel validated, but whatever the cause, we are all susceptible to being swept along with […] The post Cultural Christians (Matthew 27:20) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptist Church .

God expects His people to cooperate. The job He has given us is too big for any of us to do alone. It requires the participation of every member of His body, each individual doing their part to contribute to the success of the whole. Unfortunately, our sinful pride often inhibits our cooperation. We get jealous […] The post God’s Coworkers (I Corinthians 3:9) appeared first on Philadelphia B...

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Soul-winning is more than handing out a tract or sharing a brief gospel presentation at someone’s doorstep. Those are good and right, but there is much more involved in the process that we must not overlook. The Bible uses many different words to describe how the gospel was given out and how the lost were […] The post Soul Winning Word: Exhort (Acts 2:37-40) appeared first on Philadelphia Ba...

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In Job 1:1, we are told that Job “was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil.” He was a godly man who had been blessed by God in many ways, including the blessing of ten children. One of the pieces of evidence of Job’s godliness and personal walk with the Lord […] The post A Parent’s Priority (Job 1:1) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptist Church .

When your arms grow weak,And it’s hard to speak;We will do our part,With an Aaron’s Heart. We’ll bear your burdensand will show God’s love. We will hold your handswith strength from Above. When your heart cries out,To grieve or rejoice,But words will not come,We will be your voice. If your arms are weak,And it’s hard to […] The post An Aaron’s Heart (Exodus 4:14) appeared first on Phil...

It has been rightly said, “The heart of the matter is a matter of the heart.” The output and the outcome of our lives are not determined by external causes, such as our environment or upbringing. They are not determined by physical causes, such as diseases and disorders. Those things certainly influence our lives but […] The post Keep Thy Heart (Proverbs 4:23) appeared first on Philadelphia...

Genesis 50:20 “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. “ Joseph is one of the Old Testament’s most well-known Bible characters, partly because of his coat of many colors and partly because he […] The post Joseph And Jesus Christ (Genesis 50:20) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptist Church .

No character in history other than Jesus Christ has had more influence in the world than the man Abraham. Three major world religions have come from his family line: Judaism, Islam, and Christianity. His story is a journey of faith in the unbreakable promises of God. His faith in God led him to do things […] The post Abraham and the Gospel (Genesis 15:6) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptis...

“Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no guile.” (Psalms 32:1-2) There is a lot of misery in the world. Not many people are truly and consistently happy. What happiness people experience is short-lived […] The post The Blessing of Forgiveness (Psalms 32:1-2) appeared firs...

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. The post The Light Burden and the Easy Yoke (Matthew 11:28-30) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptist Church .

The importance of unity among any group of people cannot be overstated, especially among the body of Christ in the local church. Satan knows that if he can divide us, he can defeat us, and therefore, he works hard to cause divisions in the church. Often, these divisions are not about sinful things, but merely […] The post Striving Together (Philippians 1:27) appeared first on Philadelphia Ba...

When it comes to giving and receiving comfort, the matter can be perfectly summed up in just two words: “It’s complicated.” Grief is an intensely personal struggle. No two circumstances are the same. No two people are the same. This means that what is helpful and comforting to us as we work through the emotions […] The post Seasons of Sorrow: Giving And Receiving Comfort Graciously appeared...

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In 1969, researcher Elizabeth Kübler-Ross published a book entitled “Death and Dying” in which she outlined what is commonly called the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. While her observations were likely very accurate, it is important to know that she was not a Biblical counselor. Secularists are often very good […] The post Seasons of Sorrow: Godl...

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Christmas time is generally associated with extra happiness, if the popular Christmas songs are any indication.“We wish you a merry Christ,” “Have A Holly Jolly Christmas,” and even “Jingle Bells” all tell us that the Christmas season is supposed to filled with joy. Thinking about and celebrating the birth of our Savior should cause us […] The post Seasons of Sorrow (Isaiah 53:3-4) appeared...

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Any time two sinners interact with each other, there is the potential for conflict. Sometimes, that conflict can rise to such a level that it creates a rift. Whereas before, there was friendship and fellowship, there now are hurt feelings and avoidance. Their conflict can even spill over and involve others in the strife. Satan […] The post The Necessity of Unity (Philippians 4:2) appeared fi...

Wednesday Night Bible study at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Rutledge, GA. Pastor Steven Chamberswww. PBCRutledge.org The post Thy Kingdom Come (2 Samuel 5:1-25) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptist Church .

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Everyone likes the idea of living a life that is blessed, but how can one ensure that their life is a blessed life? The only way is to live your life as God instructs us to in the Bible. For instance, the first Psalm begins with these words, “Blessed is the man that walketh not […] The post The Blessed Man (Psalm 1) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptist Church .

Life is not always happy. There are times when sad things happen, and it is good for us to feel sad and grieve during those times. But it is not good for us to be unhappy all the time or to let the unhappy things take away the joy that God wants us to have […] The post Habits of Joyfulness (I Thessalonians 5:16-18) appeared first on Philadelphia Baptist Church .