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Handling Spiritual Infants
The Apostle Paul exemplified the patience and grace of God in dealing with spiritual infants. Here are three ways we can be like him in...
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May 1, 2018
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Three Verbs for Life
Three verbs capture much of what the life in Christ is about for His people of all the earth–walking, serving, fearing. Do they describe...
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Dec 20, 2017
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Defying Authority      Â
The solution to abusive authority is not to question the concept of authority altogether but to reject authority which defies God....
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Dec 8, 2017
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Keeping the Tension between Equality and Calling
The New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant but created a tension we must...
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Nov 29, 2017
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Our Role in Culture: Finding the Balance
Can believers make a positive impact on culture without being consumed by it? How can we avoid the dangers and find the balance? Today’s...
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Oct 31, 2017
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What a Church Leader Needs
Local churches need leaders but what do those leaders need? Here we find a clear answer from the Apostle Paul and a vivid example from...
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Oct 23, 2017
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Reflections of God’s Love
Human love is a reflection of the love of Christ for His Church. For that reason, we can learn a little about Christ’s love from human...
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Sep 23, 2017
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The God of Peace and the Peace of God
Deep disappointment, alienation, pride, and disagreement occur in relationships, but the God of peace is glorified with reconciliation....
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Sep 22, 2017
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Choose your Preacher
The character of a man or woman is revealed in their response to wise instruction. The wise listen to wisdom and act. Fools choose...
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Sep 6, 2017
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The Care and Feeding of Recovering Idolaters
Idol worshipers are not beyond the saving grace of God in Jesus Christ. So how should we welcome them into the fellowship of His Church?...
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Aug 27, 2017
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Peace and Purity in the Church
Sin among God’s people should not be. Sadly, it has always existed. Here we find instructions for dealing with it. Let us take heed....
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Aug 24, 2017
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When the Church is Full of Hypocrites
God blesses His people so that they shine as a light to the world and the nations come to Him in faith. But what if believers are...
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Aug 1, 2017
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