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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: He is Coming with the Clouds
Sermon Summary: “He Is Coming with the Clouds” (Revelation 1:4-8) Revelation was written to be read, heard, and kept. John addressed it to the seven churches in Asia Minor, extending grace and peace from the Triune God—the Father (eternal), the Holy Spirit (perfect and complete, represented by the “seven spirits”), and Jesus Christ. Revelation 1:5-8 Continue reading
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I Need Jesus (a Christmas poem)
In Bethlehem’s quiet, beneath the starry sky,A humble manger cradled hope, where angels hovered nigh.“I want Jesus,” whispers the heart’s sweet plea,For in this Christmas tale is salvation’s mystery. Born in a stable, a King in swaddling bands,God’s gift to all creation, in Bethlehem He stands.A Savior wrapped in love, a precious gift,From heaven to Continue reading
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The Moving Line
I have heard ever since I was young that the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. There seems to be something irresistibly enticing about things that are across barriers or even forbidden. I guess it’s human nature to push beyond barriers. It’s that curious, questioning, daring nature that has allowed Continue reading
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Confronting Envy
The story is told of two shopkeepers who were bitter rivals. Their stores were across the street from one another, and they spent their days sitting in the doorway keeping track of who had the most customers. If one got a customer, he would smile in triumph at the other. One night an angel appeared Continue reading
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Redeeming Love
A song has been playing in my head throughout the week. It’s not a new song. It was written in 1800 by a brilliant man, but one who was often given to bouts of deep depression. The man was William Cowper. The song is “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood.” Here are the words Continue reading
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