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SERMON: “Praying for Wisdom” (James 1:5–8)

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“ Praying for Wisdom” ( James 1:5–8) Series:               “James: True Faith Works” #3                     Text:                 James 1:5–8 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                                     Date:                October 13, 2024 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church                         Occasion:             PM Service   I.               Introduction We’ve been watching the news and thinking much about hurricanes, tornados, and other storms lately.   That may get you to thinking about your own lives.   When we encounter various trials, how do you respond? I’m not talking about physical storms that you can anticipate and for which you prepare yourself; I mean spiritual turmoil.   Sometimes, our first instinct is often to search for answers — why is this happening, and what should I do next?   Sometimes, people respond with anger, or malice, or even lust, or whatever else that we might define as carnal, fleshly, or worldl
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SERMON: “Praying to the Father” (John 16:23–28)

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“ Praying to the Father” ( John 1 6:23–28) Series:               “John: Life in Christ’s Name”           Text:                 John 16:23–28 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                         Date:                October 13, 2024 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church             Occasion:             AM Service   I.               Introduction In Roman Catholic tradition, prayer often involves seeking intercession from intermediaries like saints, the Virgin Mary, or priests.   Catholics believe these figures, being closer to God, can present requests on behalf of believers.   For example, the “Hail Mary” prayer asks for Mary’s intercession, and Catholic priests act as mediators in confession to the Heavenly Father and even to Jesus Himself. However, Scripture presents a different model.   In these chapters of John, Jesus is speaking to His disciples in the context of His impending departure.   Here, He offers them clarity and assurance a
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SERMON: “How Should Christians Think about Israel” (Rom. 11)

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“ How Should Christians Think about Israel” (Rom. 11) Series:               Topical                                        Text:                 Romans 11 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                         Date:                October 4, 2024 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church             Occasion:             AM Service   I.               Introduction Tomorrow marks an important point in world history.   We are now at the one-year anniversary of the October 7 terror attacks in Israel.   As we reflect upon these attacks, several key points emerge for consideration: The attack was unprecedented.   It involved thousands of militants breaching the border in numerous locations, using a variety of tactics including paragliders, ground forces, and massive rocket barrages.   This operation demonstrated a level of planning and coordination that caught Israeli defenses off-guard, highlighting significant intel
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