Follow the Leaders…Always?
In Hebrews 13:7-17 we saw that we’re to “imitate” our leaders who spoke to us the word of life, and we’re to “obey” our leaders and “submit” to them. But…
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Are You in the Habit of Inviting People to Church?
In Hebrews 13:2 we read, “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Yesterday’s sermon focused mostly on how that changes our perspective
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Prayer based on 2 Corinthians 4:7-18
Lord, in a land that only wants to hear stories of personal triumph through our own inner worth, we praise you for the very countercultural gospel of the surpassing power
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Is It Beneficial to Watch the Super Bowl?
Maybe it seems pedantic to even ask such a question, but if we want our whole lives to be a form of worship, how can we not ask it? 1
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A Path to Joy
At the Members’ Meeting last night, several folks suggested it might be good to have some teaching on giving. Obviously there’s a danger in pastors talking about giving; you might
Why Can’t I Bounce Back from My Sin?
If, when we confess our sins, “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrightousness,” why is it that sometimes I can’t
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Prayer based on Acts 17:1-9
Father, we thank you for the perfection of your plan to unveil salvation to the Gentiles through Paul and his ministry partners during that first century of the church! We
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Prayer based on Luke 9:28-36
Father, as I contemplate the Transfiguration, a lot of questions come to mind. How did the other disciples react to Jesus pulling aside these three? Protect me from any jealousy
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So What’s the Deal with Mountains?
In yesterday’s sermon on Isaiah 2:1-5, Brett introduced the prominent place that mountains held in the religious sensibilities of the Ancient Near East. This may have begun because Eden was
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God of Forgiveness and Fury
Much of Hebrews has been speaking of how the way to God is opened to us through Jesus. We’re so thankful for the conclusion of 10:18, that since forgiveness is
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