"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." (John 13:35)
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A Picture of Love
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Fly 08—Gospel Blessing—Galatians 3:10-14
Sunday Sermon: Fly 08—Gospel Blessing—Galatians 3:10-14
Read moreArchival Post: The Beginning
The Beginning
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Like the sudden blast of a cannon, Genesis begins. There is no long preamble, no introductory comments. Instead, we are thrust into the story, and the story starts with God, which immediately throws us into the metaphysical realm.
Read moreLeaders, Love God's People (Proverbs 27:23)
Leaders, Love God's People
(Proverbs 27:23)
In biblical times, shepherds had to scout and prepare distant lands for their sheep. During the brutal summer months, it was vital for the flock to have a safe, cool climate and a space full of vegetation. So good herdsmen would hike out to distant mountain spots, cultivate the ground, and ready the soil for further growth. (2 Minutes/500 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
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It is important to note that Jesus had (and has) wealthy followers -- people like Joseph of Arimathea and some of the women on his core team. And once the church started, there were many wealthy believers. Philemon, for example, had an estate so large the Colossian church was able to meet on his property.
Read moreSeeing God Correctly: God Is Angered by Dead Religion (Mark 3:1-6)
Seeing God Correctly: God Is Angered by Dead Religion
(Mark 3:1-6)
It is amazing how religious leaders would not answer Jesus' questions. He'd asked, Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to kill? And they responded with silence (4). I mean, the answer was so obvious, but they couldn't bring themselves to respond. They couldn't confess it was lawful on the Sabbath to do good. (5 Minutes/1400 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Marriage Principles From Non-Marriage Verses — Love Believes All Things
Love Believes All Things
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No two people are alike, and if by some miracle they are, they won’t automatically like each other for it. We are people with brokenness, sinful desires, and bad histories, so it is inevitable conflict will come. Christina and I have our fair share of misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and selfishness. Fortunately, we always get back to forgiveness, communication, and love. Rather than stay stuck in a crazy cycle of conflict, we have found there are attitudes which underpin a healthy relationship.
Read moreWhole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Sunday Teaching: Whole-Hearted Work #1—Why Work Matters
Read moreArchival Post: Our Salvation Song
Our Salvation Song
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Hezekiah was an excellent king of Judah. A descendant of David, he bore similar traits to his ancestor in that he worshipped God and delighted in God's law. At one point, Hezekiah became sick. Isaiah the prophet was summoned, and he told Hezekiah his time to die had come. Hezekiah pleaded with God but also pleaded with Isaiah to plead with God. Isaiah returned with the glad announcement that Hezekiah would live. For another fifteen years, Hezekiah sat on the throne.
Read moreNehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
Sunday Sermon: Nehemiah 13—God Renews His People On An Ongoing Basis
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