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Open Doors and Hardships
The apostle Paul makes an interesting statement in 1 Cor.16:8-9— “But I will stay on at Ephesus until Pentecost, because a great door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many who oppose me.” In assessing the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible study, choosing a church, facing opposition, illustration, open doors, serving the Lord, worship
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An Attitude that Attracts
An executive for Southwest Airlines once pointed out that their company hired attitudes. He explained that they could train people to do the rest. It was the attitude that they looked for first and foremost. Perhaps we should take some … Continue reading
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Tagged attitude, humility, illustration, love your enemies, Phil.2:5, Service, unity
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Be Transformed
A couple of caterpillars were crawling along the ground when they looked up and saw a butterfly soaring above them. One of them said to the other, “You’ll never get me up in one of those things!” Sadly, this is … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Humor, Leadership
Tagged change, illustration, Romans 12, sermon idea, transformation
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The Last Word
Revelation 11 tells of two witnesses who speak the Word of God powerfully in the face of fierce opposition. Eventually they are attacked and killed. Those who had opposed them gloat and celebrate because the message of truth that they … Continue reading
A New Chapter
As I write this, I am preparing to begin a new chapter in my life. I have just completed a wonderful four-and-a-half-year ministry with Kentontown Christian Church in Robertson County, Kentucky. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and consider myself … Continue reading
Taking Initiative
A young boy once complained to his father that the songs they sang at church were boring and old-fashioned, and that they did not appeal to his generation. His father challenged him by saying, “If you think you can write … Continue reading
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Tagged change, illustration, innovation, Isaac Watts, light of the world, Matthew 5:14, taking initiative
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Becoming a V.I.P. in Your Church
An arrogant tourist stopped at a country store in a rural area and sarcastically asked an old gentleman sitting on the porch, “Have any famous people ever been born here?” “Nope,” came the reply. “Only babies.” For the most part, … Continue reading
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Tagged influence, purpose, sermon idea, vision
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A Vibrant Church
In Acts 11:19-30, we read about the church at Antioch. It was a very vibrant congregation, one that would be a good example for any church to follow. Let’s look at what was going on there and see what we … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 11, church at Antioch, encouragement, evangelism, generosity, sermon idea, transformation
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The Cornerstone
In Mark 12:1-12 we read the parable of the tenants; a story Jesus told to his opponents to point out the error of their ways. The story begins with a man planting a vineyard, renting it to some farmers and … Continue reading
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