Before You Choose, Who Has Authority?
Before we argue about choice, we have to settle a deeper question. Who holds authority over the value of a human life?
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2 Techniques to Sharing the Gospel in a Shifting Culture
Have You Felt The Shift? Canada, like most Western countries is shifting toward a post-Christian society. Upcoming generations have been jaded by the tradition of institutional church. And with a rising immigrant population, Western Christianity is being challenged. We must evaluate and adjust our techniques in order to continue reaching the lost. These thoughts stem…
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Authoritative Teaching
Is there a difference between men and women? Can women lead men in the church? Can women teach men in the church? If so, does the topic or content make a difference? Should there be guidelines or boundaries? If so, what are they and when or how should they be established? This week, we’ve been…
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Church Assessment
The Proof Is In the Pew. We’ve been working our way through the first half of 1 Timothy 1 this week. So far, we’ve talked about Authority and Accountability. Today we’ll be discussing the Assessment. (Click HERE to open verses 8-11 of 1 Timothy 1 in your browser.) Within these verses, we find an ugly list: “…lawbreakers and rebels, the…
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Who Is This Guy?
Why We Should Check a Pastor’s Authority. What kind of authority does pastoral leadership really have? I know that word “authority” can sound like a four letter word in church circles. But when used properly, it can prevent us from slipping away from sound doctrine. Today, we’re going to discuss the topic of authority. Who has it and…
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Jesus Calls Religious Leaders to the Carpet
Jesus’ authority is challenged. In Matthew 21, we read an account where Jesus is engaged in a heated conversation with religious leaders. Specifically, the chief priests and elders were challenging His authority. In turn, Jesus challenged them, regarding their approval of John the Baptist’s ministry. Matthew 21:23-27 “Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching,…
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Submission to Government and the Source of True Power
Explore how submission to government aligns with biblical teachings and how trusting God’s sovereignty provides peace in times of political unrest.
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How Did Jesus View Government?
Discover Jesus’ perspective on government and authority based on Romans 13 and how it applies today.
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Bible | Church | Leadership | New Testament
Paul’s Submission to Government
Paul addresses the topic of government in Romans 13, urging submission to governing authorities.
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Contemplating the Authority and (Super) Power of Jesus
The other morning,my mind wandered. I started pondering the magnitude of Jesus’ power and authority while He walked this earth. Then, for whatever reason, I started to ask myself whether or not Jesus could fly.
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What the Western Church Might Learn From Paul’s Challenge
Paul’s challenge in Acts 28 still speaks today. Are our hearts open to hear God’s voice, or have we grown dull to His call?
