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Sunday Morning Lenten Series – How to Love the World

Jesus reminds his disciples of God’s love for the world (John3:16) and his desire that as his followers we should be in the world (John 17:18). However, God’s word also reminds us: Do not love the world or the things … Continue reading

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Midweek Lenten Worship 2009 – Respectable Sins

As Christians, we believe that all sins are considered equal in God’s eyes. Yet it seems we have created a situation where we will focus a great deal of attention on “big” sins like injustice and adultery while ignoring things … Continue reading

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The Power of Preaching the Gospel

Here we…see the power of this preaching of the Gospel. Beyond all the might and power of the world and of all creatures, Christ proves His ability to draw the hearts of men to Himself through the Word alone and … Continue reading

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True repentance.

Please read Mark 1:14-15; Luke 18:9-14; 2 Peter 3:7-18.   "Most people lack the true repentance. They lack the true contrition, the true brokenness. They are void of urgent desperation. They don’t have a true relationship to Jesus Christ. They … Continue reading

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Where does your heart go in times of trial?

Here is a very helpful article from the folks at Kaleo Church in San Diego that helps you look at your desires and fears in light of the Gospel. God willing this article will help you unmask the idols of … Continue reading

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The Pastor Recommends…A Quest For More: Living for Something Bigger Than You

  There are many books available in the marketplace that seek to promote a thing called "Christian living". Most of these books end up driving us away from God’s grace because they put the focus on what YOU can do … Continue reading

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Preaching, Politics, and Jesus Christ

Please consider reading this short but powerful reflection on preaching and politics by Russell D. Moore entitled The Messiah Channel: Jeremiah Wright & the Conservatives Who Preach Just Like Him. Please keep praying for me, and for every other preacher … Continue reading

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Pastors, Politics, and Pulpits

There has been a fair amount of press coverage over the years about pastors preaching politics from the pulpit. I know that I have been both amazed and saddened by the pure ignorance and vitriol that has spilled over from … Continue reading

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Deep Humility and Deep Confidence

“The Christian gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to died for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me. This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at … Continue reading

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The Gospel Matters on Monday

Interesting interview about how the Gospel has impacted a business executive……. New Attitude | Articles On Sunday we’re pretty gospel centered. We sing the gospel, we hear a message containing about the gospel, we discuss gospel issues with a friend. … Continue reading

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