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Thou Shall Not Gamble

Thou Shall Not Gamble

by Pastor Tim - Gambling is a form of robbery by mutual consent. Gambling transfers wealth not earned and receives wealth without giving anything in exchange. Gambling is the spirit of thievery and covetousness. The Bible charges us to stop stealing and get our money by working for it:

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Eighteenth And Nineteenth Century Baptists

by Pastor Tim - Baptist growth accelerated in the 18th century largely as a result of the movement known as the Great Awakening. In the 19th century the Baptists, like most other Protestant denominations, split over the issue of slavery. This led to the formation of the Southern Baptist Convention in 1845.

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Seventeenth Century Baptists

by Pastor Tim - Circumstances have colored each century with unique forces that have shaped the life and work of the church down to the present. Cause and effect continues to shape us culturally and traditionally. Understanding this influence may serve us as a Spiritual compass preserving progress and preventing extremism.

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