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Who Is This Man?Jesus Is the Christ Who Had To Die for Us
(Mark 8:30–33)
The whole book of Mark has built up to this moment. The first words of the book tell us Jesus is the Christ. But, as we read through Mark, we learn that no one knows. And now, finally, the disciples now. (6 Minutes/1500 Words)
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Jesus Is the King We Should Follow
(Mark 1:2-4)
Mark rarely quotes from the Old Testament Scriptures. When he does quote them, it is only the characters of the particular episode -- usually Jesus -- quoting them. (3 Minutes/800 Words)
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Ruts to Avoid When Leading Small Group Discussions
Archival Post
At Calvary Monterey, we emphasize our small group ministry, believing it necessary for Christians to gather together outside of the large weekend meeting. Though Sundays are of immense importance, nothing can replace the wonderful one to another ministry that occurs when we get together in small groups.
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Fight for Your Right to Silence
Archival Post and Podcast
My moment occurred one morning. I was twenty-nine years old, the brand new pastor of my childhood church, with three daughters and a bride to care for. The stress of the previous few years had weighed on me, but there I was, fighting the fight. I woke in the morning darkness, hoping to get a jump on the day, sat down, and read it. (3 Minutes /800 Words)
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Faith Is Loved by God
(Hebrews 11:2)
The author of Hebrews felt a need to brace his readers for coming troubles by urging them to live by faith. He did not want them to shrink back into the Old Covenant but move forward in Christ. He envisioned them enjoying the access to the throne of God their invisible High Priest, Jesus Christ, gave them. (4 Minutes/900 Words)
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Ruts To Avoid When Leading Small Group Discussions
At Calvary Monterey, we emphasize our small group ministry, believing it necessary for Christians to gather together outside the large weekend meeting. Though Sundays are of immense importance, nothing can replace the wonderful one to another ministry that occurs when we get together in small groups. (6 Minutes/1100 Words)
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My moment occurred on the toilet of all places. I was twenty-nine years old, the brand new pastor of my childhood church, with three daughters and a bride to care for. The stress of the previous few years had weighed on me, but there I was, fighting the fight.
4 Minutes / 800 Words
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