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The famous American novelist Mark Twain famously said, “Never discuss politics or religion in polite company.” In today’s culture, it is no longer taboo to discuss either subject openly, however, in today’s degenerated society there is hostility about both subjects. Of course, the hostility that is displayed depends upon your own personal perspective of each.
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What makes you think that you’re better than Jesus? You say, “I don’t think that at all.” I say you do, because I do too. Here’s why. There is this subtle belief inside of us that if we are good, nice, wholesome, moral, upstanding citizens who are nice to everybody and their mama that everyone
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We live in a world filled with consumption. Nations consume nations. People consume land and one another. We waste. We consume. We find more to consume. We consume it. Then our taste changes, then we find something else more exciting or “fulfilling” (though it never does) to consume. Consumerism drives our society because it is
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There is no such thing as a life without conflict. We are born into adversity and constant conflict looming over us throughout our life. Job 14:1 says, “Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.” Sadly, many today have bought the lie that if you trust Jesus that
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Devotions for the Head, the Heart, and the Home Rom. 12:11 Read: I remember being a kid and having chores to do. Many of my chores were not things that were listed on a board or job description. The chores that I saw most commonly each day would come directly from my Mom or Dad
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Love. Four letters. One word. Eight billion definitions. Everyone in the world today knows this word, uses this word, and more than likely abuses this word. We overuse it so that it carries minimal weight. We misunderstand what real love looks like or should look like. The world is a place that is both saturated
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In my last sermon, I attempted to cover these verses in one fell swoop. However, we only made it through the first few words. Go figure. Today, we will be covering the verses together but with a different focus. As we get into the section on the function of the spiritual gifts that are experienced
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I want you to imagine with me some of your favorite woodland creatures. I think of ducks, bunny rabbits, a squirrel, perhaps a beaver, or a cute little deer. You pick your own animals, but I’m going to go with these. These cute little animals all get to go to the prestigious Woodland Animal Institute
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Last week we set out to cover Romans 12:3-5. We did that in this blog, but it didn’t make it that far in the preaching of the sermon. Shortly before preaching time, the Lord showed me the need to split it up. So, last week we only covered Rom. 12:3 (Our Responsibility) and this week
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Imagine with me that someone that you care deeply for has just received a wrapped present from you. You know what it is. It is handmade. It is specifically for them and no one else. You know it is something that will benefit and bless them. You are certain that they will enjoy it with
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