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The Bible Is For You

Pastor Cornelius R. Stam

As we examine the Bible, one fact stands out with particular emphasis and clarity: The Bible was written for the people, for the populace at large,... Continue Reading

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Part 4: What This Commission Does and Does Not Say

Pastor Cornelius R. Stam

The author, in his youth, heard many messages on the so-called "great commission," but they were all devotional or inspirational in character. Though... Continue Reading

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Are Old Testament and Pentecost Believers “in Christ”?

Pastor Jim Tollar

“I believe that all believing Old Testament and Pentecostal assembly (church) believers are ‘in Christ,’ but are not in the Body of Christ and... Continue Reading

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Recent Sermons

Lesson 93: Romans 16:25-27 – Established of God

Pastor Don Hosfeld

Length: 52:38

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Lesson 92: Romans 16:17-24 – Biblical Separation

Pastor Don Hosfeld

Length: 49:28

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February 1, 2026

Steger, Illinois

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Illinois Grace Bible Conference

March 29-30, 2026

Macomb, Illinois

Speakers – Pastor Kevin Sadler & Pastor James Zaebst Contact – (309) 331-3223

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Our Great Commission

  • Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
  • October 3, 2006 - December, 2007
  • 4 articles
Series articles: Part 1: Our Great Commission; Part 2: The Prevailing Confusion Over This Commission; Part 3: The Twelve Apostles and Us; and 1 more article.
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True Spirituality

  • Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
  • February 10, 2005 - September 6, 2006
  • 13 articles
Series articles: Part 1: True Spirituality; Part 2: The First Step to True Spirituality; Part 3: Newness of Life — Resurrection With Christ; and 10 more articles.
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From Adam to Christ

  • Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
  • March 4 - September 3, 2004
  • 5 articles
Series articles: Part 1: Adam and the Fall; Part 2: Abraham and the Hebrew Nation; Part 3: Moses and the Law; and 2 more articles.
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Series on Grace

  • Pastor Cornelius R. Stam
  • October 5, 2003 - February, 2004
  • 5 articles
Series articles: Part 1: The Dispensation of Grace; Part 2: The Unveiling and Shining Forth of Grace; Part 3: What Is Grace?; and 2 more articles.
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Individual Articles

“And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked and, behold,

Beloved, salvation is clearly a question of “do” or “done.” A large majority of religious clergymen say that you must

“These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness of mind, and

“The world passeth away” (1 John 2:17). “The whole world lieth in wickedness (1 John 5:19). Christians who spend their

This writer has often been taken to task for his alleged inconsistency in “eliminating” water baptism from God’s program for

Suppose it were true that a person once saved could be lost again. Suppose such a person, to gain heaven,

The Apostle Paul, referring to the crucifixion, declares that “God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing

Mark’s record of our Lord’s commission to the eleven clearly states: “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved”

In “the gospel of the grace of God” we find a striking paradox: God Himself condemning the righteous and justifying

THE RESULTS OF DISOBEDIENCE The Church, even the true Church of believers in Christ, is doubtless larger today than it

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