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Jesus Announces His Platform -- Luke 4:18-19 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
While the traditional day for the beginning of a presidential campaign is Labor Day, there usually i
Concerning Possessions And Money Matters -- Matthew 6:24 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
During a politican campaign, we often feel that we have heard the last word on some subjects.
Concerning Suffering -- John 16.33 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
One of the greatest problems that the human race faces is that of suffering.
Concerning Love -- John 15:12 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
The Christian faith is often described as a religion of love. Children are told that God is love.
Concerning Life After Death -- John 11:40 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
The issue of life after death has faced mankind from its beginning.
Concerning The First Coming Of Christ -- Luke 19:10, Matthew 1:21, Luke 2:11 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
During political campaigns candidates are interviewed by the media.
Concerning The Second Coming Of Christ -- Acts 1:6-7 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
From time to time one reads in the newspapers of some person who has announced that on a certain day
How Do You Vote? -- John 7:43 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
Every four years we select a president.
Jesus' Campaign Strategy -- Matthew 28:18-20 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
When political parties in the United States plan their campaign strategies, they emphasize certain i
Jesus' Whistle-stop Campaign -- Luke 4:42-43 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
Candidates for the presidency have elaborate plans.
Concerning The Nature And Destiny Of Humankind -- Mark 8:34-36 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
What meaning do we give to life? Is there any meaning? Or, is there any meaning to death?
Concerning The Kingdom Of God -- Matthew 6:10 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
In the history of the Christian faith we usually associate the city of Damascus, Syria, with the tra
Concerning The Church -- Matthew 16:18 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
As Jesus continued his campaign, he spoke on various subjects.
Concerning The Unity Of Christians -- John 17:20-2 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
In the 17th chapter of the gospel of John we find what is known as the high priestly prayer of Jesus
Concerning Prayer -- Luke 18:1 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
The area of Christian living where most people feel inadequate is prayer.
Concerning Forgiveness -- Matthew 6:12-14 -- Lowell Messerschmidt -- 1992
John Wesley, the founder of the movement which became the Methodist church, hardly ever preached wit
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