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[7 Jan 2012 | Comments Off | ]
The Most Terrifying Scripture

I once heard a minister say that we need to take 1 Corinthians 13 more seriously. He noted that although it is often read at weddings as a sweet and charming description of love that the first three verses of the chapter are the most terrifying in the Bible. I have also come to believe that the first three verses are terrifying and address the root of most of the problems I have as a person focused on good works: “If I speak in the tongues …

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[2 Oct 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Living the Holy Life

I Thessalonians 4 offers instructions on how to live the holy life, pleasing to God. Afterall, our aim in life should be to please Him. (So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please him.
2 Corinthians 5:9 ESV)
To live the Holy Life, we simply need to:
1. Be Sanctified
2. Abstain from Sexual Immorality
3. Use Self-Control
4. Show Brotherly Love
1 Thessalonians 4: 1-12: Finally, then, brothers, we ask and urge you in the Lord Jesus, that as you received from us how you ought to …

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[2 Oct 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Living in Gratitude

What does it mean to serve our God out of gratitude…

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[3 Sep 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Special Lesson Series

Please join us Sept. 18th -21st for a special lesson series presented by Josh Creel of Orlando, FL.The study will focus on living in gratitude. Times and topics include:
SUN 10AM – Why We Should be Grateful
SUN 5PM – Grateful Christians Come Out of the World: A Culture of Perversion
MON 7PM – Grateful Christians Come Out of the World: A Culture of Stuff
TUE 7PM – Grateful Christians Come Out of the World: A Culture of Anger
WED 7PM – Grateful Christians Come Out of the World: A Culture of Pride
 
We hope …

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[3 Jul 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Letting Your Light Shine on Facebook

Is Facebook dangerous? Absolutely. It is also an incredibly powerful tool for Christians of all ages. The next time you log in…

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[25 Apr 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Ladies Day 2011

Ladies Day 2011: Growing Closer to God
Spend a day with the ladies and discover what God’s Word means for your life.

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[24 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
Walking the Jericho Road

On the Jericho Road we find the Good Samaritan; Christ calls to us to show mercy and “go and do likewise”

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[9 Apr 2011 | No Comment | ]
The Modest Mind

Modesty Series: Having a heart that desires modesty

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[31 Jan 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Creating an Environment for Truth

Do we falsely accuse others of heresy while shutting our minds to the truth. Do we create an environment that prevents open study?

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[28 Jan 2011 | Comments Off | ]
They Will Know We Are Christians…

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples…” Jesus said that. Do others KNOW that you are a Christian?