Bible | Discipleship | Gospels
Building Momentum Through Commitment
Commitment builds momentum in faith. One step at a time, we grow by trusting Jesus, even when it’s scary or unknown.
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Unpacking Evangelism and the Enneagram
Not sure if you’re familiar with the Enneagram, but I am an 8 (the Challenger), with a wing-7 (the Enthusiast). My internal nature is to always be working on or running to the next big thing. My mind is constantly focused on a challenge to overcome, or an experience to be had. Sure, I can get a lot accomplished and I have a lot of unique adventures, but there is a shadow side to every Enneagram number.
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For THIS Purpose Jesus Willingly Accepted the Cross
When Pilate asks Jesus if He’s a king, Jesus’ answer may seem a bit strange. Interesting that Jesus points back to an event that we celebrate as Christmas. He states, “For this Purpose” He was born. “For this purpose,” He came into the world. Pilate of course was not at the manger with Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds; but this pointer back to the Nativity scene leads us to a sobering realization…
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WHY NAMES MATTER
Our First Advent: This week, as we enter our first Advent, we’ll discover how much names really do matter. Before we focus on Mary and Joseph, and the Christ-Child. We must first, focus on Elizabeth and Zechariah, and their child, John.
John, who would become a Prophet, and the forerunner of Our Coming Saviour, Jesus.
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WILL THE NEXT DECADE BE ANY DIFFERENT?
Can you believe we’re almost into 2020? Starting a new decade feels more important somehow, doesn’t it? Looking back over ten years brings about a lot of reflection!
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3 SKILLS THAT ALL GREAT LEADERS POSSESS
Great leaders are willing to develop leaders. There are a number of skills that one must possess in order to thrive as a leader. But leadership is only sustainable in the long-term through the development of new leaders. Any great leader will tell you that they are not the be all and end all. The…
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WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD RESPOND TO SKEPTICISM
People Have Questions. Everyone carries some level of skepticism. Upon hearing the Gospel, whether they accept Christ or not, they’ll be looking for answers. Here’s just a sampling of what people want to know: Is there any real right or wrong? Is there a real heaven and hell? Why is there evil in the world?…
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IS JESUS GOD?
Trinity and Salvation According to John. John was an average guy. He was a first century fisherman, working the family trade with his brother. But that all changed when he met Jesus. John left his fishing trade to become one of Jesus’ disciples. Years later, God called John to write an account of what took…
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WHY IS DEATH GAIN?
Paul said it, but do we believe it? One of the most quoted New Testament verses within the evangelical church. As Paul wrestled with his imprisonment, considering life and death, he wrote to the Philippians church: “For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21) Much has been written and…
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT JESUS’ NEW COMMANDMENT
3 Truths About How We’re To Love One Another. When’s the last time you washed someone’s feet? In John 13, Jesus’ teaches a valuable lesson on servant leadership. Even though He was Lord and Master over His disciples, Jesus chose humility, washing His students’ feet. Immediately after, there’s a unique exchange between John and Jesus, that leads to…
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THE REVELATION FOUND AT THE DINNER TABLE
Ask yourself, “What kind of home do I have?“ Is it a loving home? Is it a Christian home? Is it a home of discipleship? Is it a home of fellowship and community? What kind of home do I have? In my experience, the answer to this question is discovered around the dinner table. In his book,…
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GOING BACK TO 1995
“In The Light” by DC Talk Since we’ve already mentioned the 90’s this week, I’d like to bring us back to 1995. 20 years ago, three men in a group called DC Talk wrote a song based on our key verse from this morning, 1 John 1:7, titled “In The Light”. This song immediately grew…
