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Alone
Gertie awakened into a world familiar and bleak. Her faded wallpaper and antiquated bed brought no cheer to her mornings. She put her feet on the faded carpet and met the day. Walking down the hall to...
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The Road to Valencia
Jose had to keep walking. However, he needed another minute to rest. He wiped his brow with his soaked, red handkerchief and looked up at the blazing sun. Shaking his head, he put his hat on and began...
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Spiritual Maturity
How can we grow the church if we are not prepared spiritually to do so? If we are acting like spoiled children, we cannot represent Christ. Find out how spiritual growth is the real answer to church...
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Man’s Hopelessness
If the message in this photo is correct, what’s the point in going on? Where is hope? Where is peace? Depression would be the only logical answer. Thankfully, it is a lie straight from Satan’s...
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Negativity in the Pulpit
In order to grow and maintain peace and unity, the atmosphere of a congregation must be constantly monitored. Encouragement builds warmth and strength while negativity spreads disunity and suspicion....
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Sermon Topics on Prayer
In 2013, I plan on preaching on the theme of prayer. Twice every month, I will be addressing the topic of prayer from a different passage. I pray it will edify our congregation and spur growth,...
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Immodesty Meets Reality
The only possible motives for women intentionally showing off their bodies, namely their cleavage, are: No one can tell that they can’t If you got it, flaunt it. Everyone else is doing it. If we wrap...
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Overcoming Disabilities
by Richard Mansel May 10, 2010 was one of the scariest days of my life. I was in the office writing. I stood up to go somewhere and realized I couldn’t walk. I stumbled home to lie on the bed, scared...
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An Open Letter to Preachers
In the nearly 20 years I have spent preaching or training to do so, I have seen countless instances of squabbling over whether a preacher should get an education. Those on both sides have fired...
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The Titanic Illustrates Spiritual Apostasy
by Richard Mansel How does a Christian leave the Lord? Is it with a great noise, or with a whisper? Do we move from the arms of God with great gallops or stunted steps? In truth, it happens in...
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The Thanks of a Grateful Nation
by: Richard Mansel Memorials are common to the history of men. Wars, tragedies, presidents, and leaders of all kinds are marked by memorials that dot the landscape. Our freedom was secured by those...
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Armed for Spiritual Battle
By Richard Mansel INTRODUCTION We tuck our child into bed and head to our bedroom for much needed sleep. As the morning comes, we walk by our child’s room, and see that their bed is empty. Their...
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The Coming Day of the Lord
by Richard Mansel INTRODUCTION In an age of uncertainty, hope is the most desirable destination. We need to know that someone is in charge and has answers. As the government and experts flail away,...
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Is Homosexuality Unnatural?
by Richard Mansel The homosexual influence in America has spread to theological circles and gay ministers and scholars have begun to re evaluate Scripture in the light of a “homosexual hermeneutic.”...
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Should We Be Political Christians?
When our Christianity wears political clothes, it usually leads people to the political headquarters, instead of the spiritual one. Jesus said, “Come unto Me,” not to Washington (Matthew 16:24-28)....
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The Qualities that Made Paul a Great Man of God
by Richard Mansel INTRODUCTION The Apostle Paul scarred from the daily spiritual wars, sought release through the rest Christ promised (Hebrews 4:8-11). His arduous battle was at an end. Few would...
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Why I Love the Bible
by Richard Mansel To me, the Bible is more than just a book. It is a living thing, breathing wisdom and power. It is a message from God and a window to the future. Nothing else exists like the Bible...
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Becoming Better Bible Students
by Richard Mansel The Bible is God’s inspired book (2 Timothy 3:16-17). From it, we find the path to heaven (Romans 10:17). Therefore, we should be eager to immerse ourselves in God’s Word. How can we...
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Counting the Costs
by Richard Mansel Singer, songwriter Fiona Apple writes piercing words about relationships. While I do not endorse all she writes or does, her song, “Paper Bag,” carries a profound lesson. In her...
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