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   Windsor Hills Youth Conference - Giving away an AR-15 1 2 3 4 10

   July 12, 2008 by brosmith

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   Please read article and watch video. [url]http://www.koco.com/news/16860079/detail.html[/url] I think Jim Vineyard is out of his mind.

   

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   7 reasons why people leave church 1 2 3 4 10

   May 30, 2008 by tired

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   I was listening to Greg Locke and he gave 7 reasons why people leave churches. This was according to "Christianity" Today. 7. Preacher is not friendly 6.Nothing for the kids 5. Facilities are filthy 4. All about money 3. Not exciting enough 2. I am not getting fed 1. Somebody offended me One thing I realized, and Bro. Locke pointed out, was there wasn't one about heresy, apostasy, linking up with heretics or apsotates. What do you guys think about this list?

   

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   Clarence Larkin - Revelation 1 2 3 4 10

   October 1, 2015 by Alan

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   Review of the book, “The Book of Revelation,” By Clarence Larkin Review by Alan Background of Larkin Clarence Larkin, October 28, 1850 to January 24, 1924, was a Baptist pastor and Bible expositor. Converted at age 19, he joined the Episcopal Church. He entered college and graduated as an Mechanical Engineer. Larkin did not attend any theological seminary. Larkin left the Episcopal Church and became a Baptist. Larkin was ordained into the ministry and was an, “American Baptist Church,” pastor. “The Book of Revelation,” a detailed Commentary with visual Charts, was originally a 4-month Sunday morning sermon series later developed into a Bible Institute course and eventual…

   

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   Do you have any problem with this photo? 1 2 3 4 10

   September 4, 2021 by TheGloryLand

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   I don’t see any problem here do you…

   

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   Christians That Are Falling Easy Into This World Traps... 1 2 3 4 9

   February 1, 2014 by The Glory Land

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   Pastor’S Salary Cap 1 2 3 4 9

   August 20, 2013 by The Glory Land

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   Are Denominations/Affiliations a Good Thing? 1 2 3 4 9

   January 6, 2008 by kevinmiller

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   Are denominations good for the Body of Christ?

   

   Last reply by kevinmiller, January 10, 2008
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   Would you vote for a presidential candidate who was a woman? 1 2 3 4 9

   July 17, 2007 by Madeline

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   Would you vote for a presidential candidate who was a woman?

   

   Last reply by John81, March 9, 2008
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    Clarence Larkin - The Spirit World 1 2 3 4 9

    October 29, 2017 by Alan

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    Brethren, I would like to do a review of the book written by Clarence Larkin, "The Spirit World." For those brethren who do not have a copy, a free PDF copy can be obtained by the following website: http://www.earnestlycontendingforthefaith.com/Books/Clarence Larkin/TheSpiritWorld/ClarenceLarkinTheSpiritWorld01.html I would suggest that those who obtain the PDF copy "The Spirit world" to read the foreword. The material contained in Larkin's, "The Spirit World," both written and how he presents it on the charts, is, except for a few notable exceptions, excellent material for a better understanding of the scriptures. In my previous study on Larkin's, …

    

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    Why do we allow women to sing in church 1 2 3 4 9

    November 9, 2010 by rancher824

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    1Ti 2:11 Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. 1Ti 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. In the 1828 Webster we find the word silence to mean With these two verses being so clear that women are to be silent, why do we allow them to sing? Is this not disOBeying what Paul told Timothy?

    

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    Conservatism versus hyper-conservatism? 1 2 3 4 9

    August 6, 2011 by farouk

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    I like to think that from a theological point of view and even a cultural point of view I'm rather conservative in my outlook. ('What saith the Scriptures?' is a healthy yardstick.) But what might be called hyper-conservatism is sometimes quite different in tone and content. To be honest, I must admit that I am baffled by some of the other threads which seem to be based on the premise that some cultural customs (whether about certain sports, attire, etc.) being supposedly wrong inherently, thus supposedly rendering people suspect theologically if they don't share the same vehement opposition to them. Put another way, conservatism seems to be vastly different from hyper-…

    

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    Thinking about adopting 1 2 3 4 9

    December 14, 2009 by ptwild

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    I am considering (and most of all, praying about) adopting an infant from Uganda. Are there any parents here at OB who have adopted (or are familiar with the process) that can give me their prespective? Thanks in advance.

    

    Last reply by kevinmiller, December 17, 2009
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    Atheists and delusion 1 2 3 4 9

    June 17, 2015 by Potatochip

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    Delusion: an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder. A delusion is a belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary. I will pick out to site the topic: Atheists and delusion. The phrase in the definition sited above. "A delusion is a belief held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary" Superior evidence need I say more. Israel all of the geographic data in the Bible. The existence of all the peoples listed in the Bible. The archaeological evidence for all t…

    

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    Ergun Caner 1 2 3 4 8

    January 7, 2014 by John B. Carpenter

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    So Where Was Baptism For Salvation In The Ot? 1 2 3 4 8

    May 10, 2014 by Covenanter

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    Say no to Mcdonalds 1 2 3 4 8

    July 11, 2008 by godsgurlie_077

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    McDonald's: Christian boycotters 'hate' homosexuals CEO says company has obligation to 'make a difference ? and we do' Posted: July 11, 2008 12:00 am Eastern

    

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    The Bible Miniseries 1 2 3 4 8

    February 28, 2013 by ASongOfDegrees

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    I saw on O'Reilly tonight that there's a 10 hour miniseries called The Bible on The History Channel that starts at 8pm this Sunday. Supposedly it will stick to the literal story telling of the bible from Genesis through Revelation without adding anything. O'Reilly was giving the producers some guff about this because in his mind the bible mostly allegorical and the gospels are full of contradictions which, of course, the blow-hard's coming book Killing Jesus will straighten out. Some of the previews looked good so I think I'll check it out. http://www.history.com/shows/the-bible

    

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    Know of any cities in need of Baptist church? 1 2 3 4 8

    November 25, 2008 by ChadActs4:29

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    Hello, I would like to ask you all if you know of any city that needs an Independent Baptist Church. I am searching for God's will in where and when or if to plant a church here in the U.S. If you all know of any cities that don't have one (that still preaches and lives by the Word)please let me know. Thanks

    

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    Can A Divorced Man Become A Deacon, Pastor Or A Preacher? 1 2 3 4 8

    October 14, 2013 by The Glory Land

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    Offical thread for the 2008 Presidential Election!! 1 2 3 4 8

    November 4, 2008 by Pastor Matt

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    Offical thread for the 2008 Presidential Election!! Click here for the election results. -----> 2008 Presidential Election! This thread is to discuss the latest and greatest news for the election results. Have fun.

    

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    9 - 11? 1 2 3 4 8

    September 11, 2008 by JerryNumbers

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    Do they make to big of ado about the happening on 9 - 11?

    

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    Legalizing drugs, would it be bad or good? 1 2 3 4 8

    March 8, 2009 by JerryNumbers

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    These are questions for thought, and I world like to see some opinions. In your opinions, what would happened if drugs were made legal? Would things be better or worse? Wasn't it in the early 1900's when they were made illegal? Did things get better after this? Is the main goal of drugs being illegal actually a way for big business, drug companies even the pharmacy and doctors to make money by being the only legal way to obtain such drugs? I started this topic here because of this topic, I didn't want to hijack it. BEWARE! Afghanistan South viewtopic.php?f=13&t=25953

    

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    Do you believe..... 1 2 3 4 8

    December 25, 2008 by trc123

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    ....there were such creatures as dinosaurs? ....there were/are such creatures as extra-terrestrial beings (other life outside of Earth's confines)?

    

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    Jessie you.... 1 2 3 4 8

    April 8, 2006 by nodnarb

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    Jessie you have been messing with the calendar again haven't you. Just because you have the same birthday as me doesn't mean that you have to go put it all over the internet (well that might be a bit of an exageration(sp?)). Jessie I am just kidding all though if it weren't for you and the rest of the annoying little people in our class that spred it because of my sis hardly noone would know when by birthday is.

    

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    I Hear They're Going To Ban 1 2 3 4 8

    April 22, 2013 by JerryNumbers

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    I hear they're going to ban pressure cookers because they can now be used as weapons of mass destruction.

    

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