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Listen to Andover Christian Center messages from Pastors Jim and Shelly Preston and other speakers. ACC is a non-denominational, Spirit-filled Christian church in Andover, Massachusetts. We are reaching eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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An Honest Heart Part 9: Overcoming Temptation

1 Corinthians 10:13 - No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.

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Seek First the Kingdom of God

Matthew 6:33 - But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

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An Honest Heart Part 8: Displacing Habits

Hebrews 12:1-2 - Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand…

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A Biblical Basis for Water Baptism

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

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An Honest Heart Part 7: The Desire for Other Things

Mark 4:18-19 - Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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The Importance of the Word Part 3: The Spirit of Truth

John 16:13 - However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come.

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An Honest Heart Part 6: The Deceitfulness of Riches

Mark 4:18-19 - Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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The Importance of the Word Part 2: The Truth

Acts 17:11 - These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

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Rest: Eternal Stability

Matthew 11:28-29 - Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

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The Importance of the Word

1 Thessalonians 2:13 - For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you welcomed it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which also effectively works in you who believe.

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An Honest Heart Part 5: The Cares of This World

Mark 4:18-19 - Now these are the ones sown among thorns; they are the ones who hear the word, and the cares of this world, the deceitfulness of riches, and the desires for other things entering in choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

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Resist Fear Part 2

1 Peter 1:8-9 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

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Freedom that Lasts

Galatians 5:1 - It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

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Resist Fear

2 Timothy 1:7 - For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

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An Honest Heart Part 4: Rooted in the Word

Mark 4:16-17 - These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with gladness; and they have no root in themselves, and so endure only for a time. Afterward, when tribulation or persecution arises for the word's sake, immediately they stumble.

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Father's Day 2026

James 1:27 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.

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An Honest Heart Part 3: Accept the Word

Mark 4:15 - The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away.

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Love and Slime

Romans 8:39 - neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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An Honest Heart Part 2: Guard the Word

1 Peter 5:8-9 - Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

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Live Life On Purpose Part 3: Three Keys

Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

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An Honest Heart

Mark 4:20 - But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.

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Live Life On Purpose Part 2

Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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God Cares About Us

Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

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Live Life On Purpose

Colossians 3:17 - And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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Do All Things Without Complaining Part 3

Philippians 2:14-15 - Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.

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Freedom in Jesus

Titus 3:4-5 - But when the kindness and the love of God our Savior toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit.

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Do All Things Without Complaining Part 2

Philippians 2:14-15 - Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

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The Strength of a Mother

Proverbs 31:28 - Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her.

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Do All Things Without Complaining

Philippians 2:14-15 - Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world,

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Rev. Gary Crowl - Three Kingdoms

Hebrews 4:28 - Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

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Spring Cleaning Our Souls Part 2

3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

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Valuing What You Know

2 Peter 1:12 - For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.

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Spring Cleaning Our Souls

3 John 1:2 - Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.

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In One Accord

Philippians 1:27 - Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel

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Rejoice Always

Philippians 3:1 - Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.

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Staying Refreshed

Acts 3:19 - so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord,

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Simplicity and Sincerity

2 Corinthians 1:12 - For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.

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Easter 2026: Justified by Faith

Galations 2:!6 - yet we know that a man is not justified [and placed in right standing with God] by works of the Law, but [only] through faith in [God's beloved Son,] Christ Jesus.

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Don't Be Fooled

Psalms 14:1 - The fool has said in his heart, "There is no God".

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Jesus, Our Healer Part 13: Faith, Doctors, and Medicine Part 2

Exodus 15:26 - I am the Lord who heals you.

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Abiding in Him

John 15:5 - I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.

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Jesus, Our Healer Part 12: Faith, Doctors, and Medicine Part 1

Exodus 15:26 - I am the Lord who heals you.

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Don't Grow Weary in Doing Good

2 Thessalonions 3:13 - But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary in doing good.

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Jesus, Our Healer Part 11: Power in the Word of God

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword,

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Prayers from the New Testament

Hebrews 4:12 - For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

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Jesus, Our Healer Part 10: Hearing God's Word

Romans 10:17 - So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

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Prayer of Agreement

Matthew 18:19 - Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.

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Jesus, Our Healer Part 9: Acting on Your Faith

Mark 11:23 - For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.

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Prayer of Faith Part 3

Mark 11:22-24 - So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be removed and be cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have…

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Stand Fast in the Lord

Philippians 4:1 - Therefore, my beloved and longed-for brethren, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, beloved.

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