christianity
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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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One of the greatest dangers in the average church today is a double-edged sword that is causing devastation to many congregations. The sword is disunity. One edge is disunity over the essentials of the faith. The other is unity at the cost of doctrine. We would all agree that there should be unity within the
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Living in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, we are blessed to be able to experience all four seasons. Each year they differ in severity and overlap; but for the most part, we are able to see and feel the change that each season brings. I’m an autumn guy myself. Hobby Lobby is putting out all
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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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The Passion Week began last Sunday morning on what we call Palm Sunday. This week is the most important week in history since the week of creation. It is the events of this week that we focus on, not just every Easter season, but we do so every time that we gather together on a
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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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