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The Faithful Few
Numbers 13 and 14 record a key episode in the story of the Israelite nation. They had just been miraculously freed from captivity in Egypt and were on the verge of entering the land that God had promised them. God … Continue reading
Prayer in the Early Church
The early church did not consider prayer simply a “good thing”. They thought that it was the main thing! The Christians in the book of Acts realized that they were dependent on God and that prayer was their connection to … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Prayer
Tagged Acts, church growth, depending on God, early church, priorities
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The Bible
I just came across this short essay on the Bible. I thought I would share it with you today. “This book contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the … Continue reading
The Christian Mindset
How we think determines how we act. Therefore, it is extremely important to have a proper mindset if we want to behave in a Christian manner. The Bible often addresses this issue. One such passage is Phil.4:4-9. This Scripture begins … Continue reading
His Likeness
Basketball great Jerry West, pictured above, has just died at the age of 86. He had a storied career in college and the NBA. His individual statistics were superb, and his teams consistently competed for championships. It has long been … Continue reading
Living for Jesus
Our purpose in life is to live for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Bible is filled with instructions on how to do that. Luke 17:1-10 contains some specific teachings on how to live for Jesus. First, it has … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Communion Meditations, Leadership
Tagged duty, faith, forgiveness, holiness, living for Jesus, Luke 17, sermon idea
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The Christian Mission
At the conclusion of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus gives his followers their marching orders. He has already given his life as a sacrifice for the sins of mankind and been resurrected from the dead. He claims that all authority in heaven … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Church, Leadership, Uncategorized
Tagged baptism, confessing Jesus, evangelism, faith, Great Commission, repentance, Sinner's Prayer
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The Ministry of Reconciliation
2 Cor.5:11-21 reminds us that we Christians have a ministry of reconciliation. We have been brought back to God through the saving work of the crucified and resurrected Jesus. Now we have the responsibility of trying to persuade others to … Continue reading
Mr. Irrelevant
The San Francisco 49ers used the last pick of the 2022 NFL draft to pick quarterback Brock Purdy. The last player chosen in the draft has been labelled “Mr. Irrelevant”, because few players chosen last ever make a significant impact … Continue reading
Posted in Christian Living, Communion Meditations, Current Events, Leadership, Sports
Tagged 1 Cor.1, Brock Purdy, Chosen by God, Mr. Irrelevant, Super Bowl
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