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Handling Spiritual Infants
The Apostle Paul exemplified the patience and grace of God in dealing with spiritual infants. Here are three ways we can be like him in...
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May 1, 2018
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A Man Transformed; an Example to Imitate
In Acts we see the power of Christ to change lives. One such man—a worthy example to us–considered his life expendable in the service of...
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Mar 5, 2018
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Keeping the Tension between Equality and Calling
The New Covenant brought a wonderful equality and calling in the Church unknown under the Old Covenant but created a tension we must...
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Nov 29, 2017
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Suffering before a Perplexed World
Honoring Christ by maintaining hope even in the midst of great trials and suffering, makes the Christian life a huge curiosity to...
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Nov 26, 2017
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
There are two kinds of wisdom. They are very different. Which kind do you have? Learn how you can distinguish between them. Today’s...
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Nov 21, 2017
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The Use and Abuse of Authority
All authority comes from God, so it must be used in God-honoring ways. Here we have contrasting examples of men in authority. Today’s...
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Nov 3, 2017
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What a Church Leader Needs
Local churches need leaders but what do those leaders need? Here we find a clear answer from the Apostle Paul and a vivid example from...
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Oct 23, 2017
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The Sniffable Christian
Christians are called to shoulder a heavy responsibility, one that even the Apostle Paul found daunting. Did you know you emit a distinct...
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Sep 10, 2017
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The Importance of Giving to the Poor
Giving to the needy honors God, their Creator. It should be done in an orderly way so as to minimize the danger of misappropriation of...
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Sep 8, 2017
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Choose your Preacher
The character of a man or woman is revealed in their response to wise instruction. The wise listen to wisdom and act. Fools choose...
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Sep 6, 2017
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Church Discipline and Membership
There must be discipline in the church. But what attitudes must members have to submit to discipline? How should pastors and leaders...
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Aug 23, 2017
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How God Uses Means to Meet Needs
What should we do when we see people in need? We can’t possibly respond to every worthy cause. Here is guidance that will help us help...
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Aug 17, 2017
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