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SERMON: True Bread & True Drink (John 6:47–59)

  True Bread & True Drink ( John 6: 47– 59) Series:               “John: Life in Christ’s Name”           Text:                 John 6:47–59 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                         Date:                June 4, 2023 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church             Occasion:             AM Service   I.               Introduction One of the sad realities related to extreme poverty and desperate situations is cannibalism.   History is replete with examples, from China to the Azteks, from some infamous European politically- and religiously-motivated retaliatory attacks to tribal practices in Africa and elsewhere.   Many instances have also occurred here after the formation of the United States.   For example, our family recently noticed in Grand Junction’s Museum of the West a section devoted to Alfred Packer, and there’s ongoing interest in Jeffery Dahmer which have spawned a series of movies and documentaries.   Such infamous inc
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On Jesus's Descent into Hell

 From the Lexham Survey of Theology: ------------------------------------------------------------------ The doctrine of Christ’s descent teaches that during the period between his death and resurrection, Jesus descended into the realm of the dead, sharing the lot of humanity, our common fate. The designation of Sheol (Greek, hades) as the destination of human souls after death is described in Scripture with a sense of irreversible finality (Luke 16:19–31; 23:43). Beyond this, descriptions of Hades are scant in the biblical text, with some of the only elaboration being found in Christ’s parable of the rich man and Lazarus, which adds few details but serves to further reinforce the overall sense of finality. The certainty of Hades reveals an impotent humanity, unable to conquer their greatest enemy and making supplication to the living God, who alone is capable of rescuing from the grave (Pss 9:13; 86:13; Isa 38:17). It follows then, that when Christ, having assumed true human nature, su
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A Spirit-Filled View of Alcohol (Eph. 5:18)

  A Spirit-Filled View of Alcohol ( Eph. 5:18) Series:               Ephesians: Building the Church          Text:                 Ephesians 5:18 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                         Date:                May 28, 2023 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church             Occasion:          PM Service   I.               Introduction We’re continuing our study in the Book of Ephesians, which we usually do by studying what God is telling us in each section and paragraph.   Occasionally, though, we approach a text that requires us to slow down and maybe even consider a topic.   There are a few reasons for doing so, like if it involves a lofty point of theology.   Another would be to address a common cultural concern in the text.   This verse involves both; the role and filling of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer is crucial, and the subject of alcohol generates significant dissention amongst American Evangelical Christians.
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SERMON: Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God, Part 2 (John 6:30–46)

  Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God, Part 2 ( John 6:30–46) Series:               “John: Life in Christ’s Name”           Text:                 John 6:30–46 By:                    Shaun Marksbury                         Date:                May 28, 2023 Venue:              Living Water Baptist Church             Occasion:             AM Service   I.               Introduction One of the most contentious topics amongst Christians is that of election, and it has been so for many years.   For instance, the Methodist church is known for rejecting any form of Calvinism, but one had nonetheless chose to hear from the prince of preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon.   He recounts: Preaching a few months ago in the midst of a large congregation of Methodists, the brethren were all alive, giving all kinds of answers to my sermon, nodding their heads and crying, “Amen!” “Hallelujah!” “Glory be to God!” and the like.   They completely woke me up.   My spirit was stir
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