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Were You There? I Was

I came across this sermon back in the early 90′s.  Each month, Preaching Today send me a tape of an exceptional sermon.  When I put this one in the old tape deck and started listening, I was...

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Don Francisco’s “He’s Alive” Live Video

This song, was a big hit back in the day. Every time I ever heard it, it moved me! I still does today. Check out the live video of Don Francisco’s “He’s Alive” below.  I hope it encourages you this...

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Holy Week Prayers: Saturday

Holy Saturday:  O God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on his holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the...

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The Mystery of Our Faith….

Christ HAS Died, Christ IS Risen, Christ WILL Come again!  Amen Filed under: Christianity, Theology Tagged: christianity, cross-centered worship, early church history, Easter. Mystery of our faith, El...

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Inspiring Lives From Church History

People have been living and dying for Christ for over 2000 years and history is full of wonderful examples of men and women who followed Christ faithfully.  We can learn a lot from studying their...

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Are You Running from God in The Valley of Transformation?

During the 1996 Superbowl, Nissan launched its now famous “Life is A Journey, Enjoy the Ride” advertising campaign. In the two-minute spot, a young boy finds himself in an underground garage, where a...

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Inspiring Lives From Church History: Hesychius 300AD

People have been living and dying for Christ for over 2000 years and history is full of wonderful examples of men and women who followed Christ faithfully. We can learn a lot from studying their lives....

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Saturday Soup for the Soul

For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. 8 Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old bread leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and...

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The Church…Whose Closer To The Truth?

Today’s poll is at once both easy and difficult. There are only three real answers. That’s the easy part. The hard part? Choosing the right answer. In our opinion, that takes a little thinking. Here’s...

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Why Christians Should Let Non-Christians Off The Moral Hook

I feel like I need to get something off my chest.   It bothers me that Christians continually express shock, disapproval and judgment at the way non-Christians live. You’ve seen it, and maybe even done...

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Does God Care More About Our Character OR What We Do In His Name?

It is a simple question, really… In your opinion, is God most concerned with character or accomplishments in our lives? In other words, does He care more about the great things we accomplish (or don’t)...

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Inspiring Lives From Church History: James, the Great Martyr of Persia

People have been living and dying for Christ for over 2000 years and history is full of wonderful examples of men and women who followed Christ faithfully. We can learn a lot from studying their lives....

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Flow chart For Guitar Players

We always knew it, now we have proof!Filed under: Christianity Tagged: flow chart, Guitar Player, Should I turn Up?

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Is God Really Calling You To Plant a Church?

“Do we really need another one?” I asked with an annoying tone. I must have been bothered by it, because I asked my passenger Dakota her thoughts on the subject. Dakota is my Golden Retriever, and from...

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It’s Official: People Don’t Want to Sing So Much on Sundays

“We sing too much in church!” Whenever I say this, those who hear me have one of two responses.  The first one is absolute total agreement, usually told to me via a whisper in the ear or a hand written...

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Leaders: You Can Make Your Public Prayers More Meaningful

When I was a new worship leader, I prepared like crazy for Wednesday nights and Sunday Mornings! I made sure the music charts were written out and CORRECT and that everyone had the one they needed. I...

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How To Get More Men into Your Church Service…the Easy Way

“Whatever Works!”  That is the take many younger pastors have on Paul’s “I have become all things to all men…” mission strategy.   Now, we take it to the next level. It is always a challenge to get men...

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They Devoted Themselves to What?

I’ve never heard of this translation before and I don’t think it is correct. It does seem to accurately reflect the direction of the church in the USA though. Here’s a quote of Acts 2:42-45 from the...

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Do You Know How The Early Church (Pre-150AD) Spotted a False Prophet?

Test your knowledge of early church history in our latest poll. There are 5 answers to choose from.  Only one is correct, based on the “Teaching of the Lord to the Gentles by the  Twelve Apostles” or...

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Justin Martyr on Man’s Ability to Obey or Disobey God

Justin writing around 160 AD describes the early church’s view on free will  in his First Apology chapter 43 and 44.  It seems to be diametrically opposed to what Calvin taught on the subject.  Hmmm,...

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