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unConventional Twisdom
@AndyStanley “You can’t UN-ONE what God has made ONE.” via Tony Morgan | @tonymorganliveFiled under: unConventional Twisdom Tagged: church, marriage, Quote, religion
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Sermon Sketches
What is a sermon sketch? I have been preaching for about twelve years now. Over that time I have written hundreds of sermons. They take different forms and are written on just about anything you can...
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Leading vs. Being in Front
I was driving home from work about a week ago and a thought came to my mind. “What is the difference between leading and being in front of a group of people?” I know that there are probably many...
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Growing Pains | Introduction
We All Have Growing Pains I remember waking up in the middle of the night with a pain shooting up both of my shins. I thought someone had come into my room and had hit me as hard as they could. It was...
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Sermon Sketch |“Marks of Pure Worship”
I preached this sermon on a couple of occasions, but this particular version I preach at Merrywood Baptist Church in Statesboro, Georgia. ——————————————————– Marks of Pure Worship Luke 7:36-50 36 Then...
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Growing Pains, Pt. 1 |“Fellowship”
What is Fellowship? Fellowship is more than just being in the same room as someone else or even saying “hello” to those that are around us. Fellowship is found not in the halls that we meet nor in the...
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Growing Pains, Pt. 2 |“Ministry”
“Am I A Minister?” I have had this question asked of me and I would like to say that the answer to this question is yes–and no. It is “yes” because we all have accepted the salvation that Jesus Christ...
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Growing Pains, Pt. 3 |“Service”
Prove It! Caring for our neighbor is not something that can be passed by and overlooked as unimportant. Of all the things that Jesus said, the love of God and the love of neighbor are the most...
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Growing Pains, Pt. 4 |“Participation (Time)”
What Do You Value? If looking at your checkbook will give you an idea of where and for what your money is being spent, what will determine where and for what you life is being spent? The simple truth,...
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Growing Pains, Pt. 6 |“Evangelism”
Give What Has Been Given If there is one characteristic that embodies the essence of Christianity it is selflessness. Another word for this humility. Rick Warren wrote in The Purpose Driven Life that...
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Word to the Wise |“My Feet Almost Slipped”, Pt. 4
My Feet Almost Slipped 4 (Psalm 73) The psalmist captured the false perception that many believers have about God’s justice. Many times believers lose sight of God’s goal for their lives, which is...
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Video: “The Church Has A Courage Problem”
I came across Life Center Church today and listened to “Witness,” the first message in the churches new sermon series. Prepare to get kicked in the teeth… and be glad for it! Filed under: Video...
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In Honor of Dr. Ralph Lightsey: “He Stirred the Gift within Me”
I found out this evening that the father of a friend died yesterday afternoon. It was not unexpected. He had been under hospice care. The news of Dr. Ralph Lightsey’s passing brought two memories to my...
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The Challenge of Being a Pastor…
… is remembering that it’s not about you! I read R. C. Sproul, Jr.’s, article today, written for Desiring God 2013 Conference for Pastors coming up on February 4–6, 2013. The theme of the conference...
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Can I Get a Witness?
Over the last few weeks our pastor has reminded the church of the vows that we made when we joined the church. I serve in a United Methodist Church and there is one question that all new members are...
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