Tag: expository preaching
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Daily Devotional: Romans 3:1-18
Paul makes it clear, the only advantage Jews have over gentiles is that they were entrusted with the oracles of God—the Scriptures—in order for the whole world to be blessed. Their unbelief and belief, though, are equal to that of the gentiles. The unbelief does not nullify the faithfulness, justice, or judgment of God. Paul…
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Can Going to Church Hurt My Faith?
Submit your questions using the contact form on this blog, on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Tumblr. I grew up in a church culture which we had every cool thing, many church events, and many friends who were quick to simply provide for those in need. Yet, 70% of those in my generation who grew…
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The Church is to Revitalize, Not Overburden
What do you think it means for people to be like sheep without a shepherd? Do you think people today are like sheep without a shepherd? Is our response condescension of or compassion toward people? Matthew 9:35-38 Jesus was going through all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of…
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Stepping On Life’s Scale
This morning, the text presents us with a summary of Israel’s recent history up to this point and of 1 Samuel chapters 1-11. It has taken us 23 weeks to get to chapter 12, and those of us who have been committed to coming and sitting under the explicit word of God in the order…
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Why We Fail At Discipleship
My wife and I really love pizza. There was a period of her pregnancy during which her doctor told her that she shouldn’t eat heavy meals, bread, or much sugar. I was going to attempt this diet with her. The problem? We really love pizza! One day, the craving was so bad that we found…
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Listening to Preachers: be careful little ears what you hear!
We all build our kingdoms in houses of brick. We furnish our homes and make sanctuaries for ourselves. Jim built his own home, got married and lived happily for three years there. One night as he and his wife watched television he went to turn the channel and his brand new 4K, suspended flat panel…