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Heaven - Colossians 1:3-6
by: Netta Gilchrist
09/14/2025
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Job 9:10
2 Corinthians 12:2-4
Deuteronomy 29:29
I. Heaven is Real & Permanent
A. John 14:1-3
B. 2 Corinthians 5:17
C. Revelation 21:27
D. Hebrews 13:14
II. Heaven is a Habitation with God
A. Revelation 21:3
III. Heave is a Haven of Rest
A. Hebrews 4:9-11
B. 1 John 3:2
C. Revelation 21:4
IV. Heaven is a Happy Reunion
V. Heaven is only a Heartbeat Away
A. Philippians 1:21
VI. Heaven is a Hope Secured in Christ
A. Colossians 1:5
B. Colossians 1:27
C. John 14:6
D. 1 John 5:13
E. Revelation 3:2
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The Danger of Immaturity & Falling Away - Hebrews 5:11-14, 6:1-3
by: Netta Gilchrist
09/07/2025
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I. A Person Becomes Immature Because of Dullness of Hearing - Hebrews 5:11
A. 2 Timothy 2:15
B. Joshua 1:8
C. 1 Peter 2:1-2
D. Acts 28:26-27
E. Proverbs 13:4
F. Revelation 2:7
G. Psalm 32:9
II. A Person Becomes Immature Because of Refusing to Grow - Hebrews 5:12
A. 1 Corinthians 3:12
B. Hebrews 6:1
C. Ephesians 4:11-15
D. Hebrews 6:2
E. 2 Peter 3:18
III. A Person Becomes Immature Because of Being Unskilled in the Word - Hebrews 5:13
A. 1 Corinthians 1:30
B. Philippians 3:9
C. 2 Timothy 3:
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The Power of Team Work - 1 Corinthians 12:12
by: Netta Gilchrist
08/24/2025
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Acts 1:6-8
Acts 1:8
Acts 1:4
1 Corinthians 12:14
1 Corinthians 12:12
1 Corinthians 12:15-27
Matthew 28:18-20
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Life is Brief - Psalm 90:1-6
by: Netta Gilchrist
08/17/2025
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Psalm 90:1-2
Hebrews 9:27
Numbers 13:1-3
2 Peter 1:20-21
I. The Right Perspective - Psalm 90:1-6
The Sovereignty of God - Psalm 90:1-2
Psalm 99:1-2,5
Psalm 93:1-5
-Our God Is-
A. A Tremendous God - Psalm 90:1
1. Psalm 18:1-3
2. Psalm 71:1,3
3. Ezekiel 11:16
4. Psalm 90:2
5. Proverbs 8:22-36
B. A Timeless God - Isaiah 44:6
C. A Tender God - Psalm 90:1
1. Exodus 15:1-3
Life is Brief!
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Man's Wicked Worth - Romans 3:9-12
by: Netta Gilchrist
08/10/2025
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Galatians 3:22-29
Acts 2:39
I. The Racial Aspect - Romans 3:9
A. Romans 3:23
B. Psalm 130:3
C. 1 John 1:8
D. Romans 3:9
E. Romans 3:10
F. Psalms 14:1-3
II. The Religious Aspect - Romans 3:10-12
A. 1 Peter 1:18-19
B. 2 Corinthians 5:21
C. Colossians 1:21-22
D. John 15:16
E. 1 Corinthians 10:20
F. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4
G. John 6:44
H. Jeremiah 29:13
I. Matthew 25:30
F. John 15:15
G. Philippians 3:7
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God's Unbelievable Love - Romans 5:6-11
by: Netta Gilchrist
08/03/2025
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Philippians 1:6
John 15:13
Romans 5:6
I. God Loved Us When We Were Ungodly & Without Strength - Romans 5:6-7
A. Revelation 13:8
B. Romans 5:6
C. Ephesians 2:1
D. Job 10:1
E. Psalm 69:2
F. Romans 5:1
G. Romans 1:28-32
H. Ephesians 5:25
I. Galatians 2:20
J. Romans 5:7
K. Matthew 9:13
L. 2 Corinthians 8:9
II. God Loved Us When Were Sinners - Romans 5:8-9
A. 2 Corinthians 8:9
B. Isaiah 55:5
C. John 10:11
D. 1 Peter 3:18
E. Romans 5:9
F. Hebrews 9:27
G. John 3:36
H. Matthew 26:28
III. God Loved Us Whe
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Principles of Faith - Romans 4:16-25
by: Netta Gilchrist
07/27/2025
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Hebrews 11:1
Hebrews 11:12
Hebrews 11:6
I. The Principle of Faith Is Expounded to Us - Romans 4:16
A. Ephesians 2:8-9
B. Romans 4:13
C. Romans 4:16b
D. Titus 3:4-7
E. 1 Peter 1:3-5
F. John 10:27-30
II. The Principle of Faith is Explained to Us - Romans 4:17-22
A. Genesis 15:5
B. Romans 4:19
C. Matthew 17:20
D. Romans 4:20
III. The Principle of Faith is Experienced by Us - Romans 4:23-25
A. Romans 4:24b
B. Romans 10:9
C. John 8:56
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How God Gives Us Power: Part II - Psalm 114:4
by: Netta Gilchrist
07/20/2025
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Psalm 114:3-6
A. Obstacles Will Be Removed - Psalm 114:3
B. Opportunities Will Be Revealed - Psalm 114:4
2 Corinthians 10:4-5
1. Fellowship - Psalm 121:1-8
2. Fruitfulness - Psalm 121:4
a. John 10:10
b. Revelation 3:20
c. Matthew 16:13-19
C. We Are Invincible - Psalm 114:3-4
D. We are Invulnerable - Psalm 114:5-6
Philippians 3:13-14
Galatians 2:20
Zechariah 4:6
Philippians 1:21
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How God Gives Us Power - Psalm 114:1-8
by: Netta Gilchrist
07/13/2025
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I. The Roots of Spiritual Power - Psalm 114:1-2
2 Corinthians 6:16-18
A. Separation - Psalm 114:1
1. Exodus 10:22-23
2. John 8:12
3. Psalm 114:2a
4. Romans 12:1-2
5. Psalm 114:3-8
6. Ephesians 3:16
7. 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
8. Colossians 1:21-22
9. Romans 6:19
James 1:5
James 4:7
Mark 10:50
1 Peter 2:13-17
Hebrews 13:17
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The God of All Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:1-11
by: Netta Gilchrist
07/06/2025
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1 Thessalonians 4:14
2 Corinthians 1:1-2
1 Corinthians 1:4
Romans 8:28
Galatians 1:1
I. God is the Father of Mercies & the God of All Comfort - 2 Corinthians 1:3
A. Psalm 103:11, 17
B. 1 Peter 1:3
C. John 3:16
D. Romans 5:8
E. Ephesians 2:4-7
II. God Comforts the Suffering That He Might Be A Comfort to Other's Suffering - 2 Corinthians 1:4
A. Psalm 46:1
B. Isaiah 40:1
C. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
III. God Matches the Comfort to Equal the Suffering - 2 Corinthians 1:5
A. Hebrews 4:15-16
B. Joh
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God's Examination of Objections - Romans 3:1-8
by: Netta Gilchrist
06/29/2025
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Proverbs 6:16
I. They Argued That Right Was Wrong - Romans 3:1-2
A. Romans 2:29
B. John 6:63
C. Romans 15:4
D. Romans 3:2
II. They Argued That Wrong Was Right - Romans 3:3-8
A. 1 Peter 2:9
B. Romans 3:4
C. 2 Timothy 2:13
D. Psalm 36:5
E. Psalm 84:7
F. Jude 1:14-15
G. Romans 3:5
H. Romans 3:6
I. Galatians 2:17-20
J. Galatians 3:8-14
K. Romans 3:7-8
L. Romans 3:23
M. John 3:3
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The Work of The Holy Spirit - John 16:7-15
by: Netta Gilchrist
06/22/2025
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Acts 1:8
I. The Holy Spirit Comforts & Helps Believers - John 16:7
A. Psalm 46:1
B. Ephesians 1:19-20
C. Hebrews 4:14-16
D. John 14:16
II. The Holy Spirit Convicts & Convinces The World - John 16:8-11
A. Ephesians 2:1
B. Hebrews 2:2
C. Galatians 2:16
D. 2 Corinthians 5:21
E. Hebrews 9:27
F. Romans 14:12
III. The Holy Spirit is Our Guide - John 16:12-13
A. John 16:12
B. Psalm 23:2
C. Romans 8:14
D. John 16:13
IV. The Holy Spirit Glorifies Christ & Him Only - John 16:14-15
A. John 16:15
B. Joh
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Free From Sin's Ruin - Romans 6:12-14
by: Netta Gilchrist
06/15/2025
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Romans 6:3-4
Romans 6:12-14
Romans 6:11
1. The Physical Principle
2. The Moral Principle
3. The Spiritual Principle
1. The Physical Principle - Romans 6:12
A. James 1:14
B. Romans 7:14-25
C. 1 Corinthians 9:25-27
2. The Moral Principle - Romans 6:13
A. 1 Corinthians 9:27
B. Ephesians 6:10-20
C. Romans 6:13b
3. The Spiritual Principle - Romans 6:14
A. Romans 6:14a
B. Genesis 1:26
C. John 8:34-36
D. Romans 8:2
E. Galatians 5:1
a. Get into God's Will
b. Get hold of God's Word
c. Go on in God's Wa
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We're Dead With Christ - Romans 6:8-11
by: Netta Gilchrist
06/08/2025
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Romans 6:7
I. We Must Learn to Appreciate Christ's Victory - Romans 6:8-9
A. 1 Corinthians 1:29
B. 1 Corinthians 15:55
C. Ephesians 2:1
D. Acts 1:4-5
E. Romans 6:9
F. Romans 6:10
II. We Must Learn to Appropriate Christ's Victory - Romans 6:10-11
A. Hebrews 4:15
B. 2 Corinthians 8:9
C. Romans 6:11
D. Hebrews 7:22, 28
E. Romans 8:18
F. 2 Corinthians 4:15-18
G. Romans 5:1
Romans 6:8
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The Purpose For Our Death With Christ - Romans 6:6-7
by: Netta Gilchrist
06/01/2025
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Romans 6:6
I. God Has Broken Sin's Stronghold In Our Lives - Romans 6:6a
A. Ephesians 4:22-24
B. Colossians 3:9-10
C. Ephesians 2:10
D. 2 Corinthians 5:16-17
E. John 6:63
F. Romans 6:6a
G. 2 Corinthians 5:19
H. Isaiah 53:4-5
II. God Has Broken Sin's Stranglehold On Our Life - Romans 6:6b-7
A. Romans 6:6
B. James 1:14-15
C. Romans 12:1-2
D. Romans 6:6
E. Romans 6:7
F. Romans 6:3
G. Romans 6:6
H. Romans 6:9
I. Romans 6:16
J. Colossians 3:1-3
K. 1 John 5:13
L. Romans 8:1
M. Romans 6:7
N. John 3:3
Jo
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