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REVELATION: To the Church in Ephesus
This is the fourth message in our Revelation series. Continue reading
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REVELATION: Resources
Here are some helpful resources to accompany our series in Revelation. Continue reading
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REVELATION: I Am the First and the Last
Sermon Summary: “I Am the First and the Last” – Revelation 1:9-20 This sermon explores John’s awe-inspiring vision of the risen and glorified Jesus on the island of Patmos. Exiled for his faith, John worshiped God even in isolation, showing that no situation should hinder our worship. In this vision, Jesus is revealed not as Continue reading
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Happy Reformation Day!
On October 31, 1517, something happened at a door in Wittenberg, Germany … and it was not children in costumes knocking on it in hopes of getting Halloween candy. Instead, a monk named Martin Luther showed his dissatisfaction and grief over the abuses of the Roman Catholic Church by nailing a statement to the church Continue reading
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A Plan to Read through the Bible
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105) With the arrival of December, we know that January and a new year are just around the corner. This is the perfect time to consider the commitments you want to make for the coming year. One of the first Continue reading
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Redefining Church for the Culture
Is Church That Important? Surveys by Gallup and others have shown that on an average Sunday 40% of Americans say they attend services. When compared to actual attendance records, that number may be half was pollsters reported. That’s right – as few as 20% of Americans may be in a church service on a typical Continue reading
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Why Can’t I Stay Home and Watch Joel Osteen?
I just spent a few moments today channel surfing. I wasn’t looking for any particular program; I was merely seeing what was on (in case you’re wondering, there wasn’t much on). As I hit a certain region of the station numbers I entered what is referred to as the “religious programming.” I slowly click from Continue reading
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The Church of the Least Common Denominator
When Jesus called people to follow Him, He pulled no punches. “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) That’s a pretty intense calling and way out of synch with the way many people view church and following Jesus in our day. Continue reading
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