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Leadership and Obedience
Character, integrity and obedience to God are the qualities that make a good leader. -
Getting the Gospel of Jesus Christ Right
Is saving faith merely a matter of saying a "sinner's prayer?" Instead of calling men and women to surrender to Christ, modern evangelism asks them only to accept some basic facts about Him. Do such people really belong to the family of God, or are they deceived? -
The Best Apologetic
While scripture clearly teaches that we are to be prepared to give an answer for the hope that lies within us, I must continually be reminded of Christ's commandment to love my neighbor. -
Imagination: Biblically Holy, or Evil?
Is the imagination "evil"? Thoughts on cultivating a "holy imagination" from award-winning musician and author Michael Card. -
Congregational Worship in the New Testament
What did worship music sound like in the first century? How long did it last? Does it matter today? -
Five Difficult Steps for Overcoming Sin
Just being saved does not give Christians immediate deliverance from sin patterns, especially those that have been developing over many years. Addictions to alcohol, drugs, and pornography, for example, are extremely hard to break. -
Solitude: A Vital Factor in Growing Closer to God
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The Weapons Of Christian Warfare
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Being Quick to Listen
Listening, in and of itself, may seem to be a simple act, but it does takes practice. Why should we become quick to listen? Three reasons stand out to me—understanding, learning, and remembering. -
Three Questions about Worship You've Not Asked
Unexamined worship is not worth offering. -
What Makes for an "Authentic" Christian?
The effectiveness of the early church rested in the authenticity of the believers. John's first letter provides directions on how to make this happen today. -
Search and Rescue
America's rugged mountain peaks are besieged each year by millions of would-be conquerors—modern day wilderness warriors armed with freeze-dried food, sleeping bags, canteens, sunglasses, maps and bug repellent. These hearty survivalists serve as their own pack mules, a virtual mini-mart on two legs. -
Women of Advent and Christmas: Mary
God could have raised up a womb from the very rocks if He had needed to do so. Mary got to be the "one" because Mary loved and obeyed. -
Women of Advent and Christmas: Elizabeth
Just when most friends thought her time had passed, Elizabeth found herself at the beginning of Christmas. -
Remembering Our Prince of Peace this Christmas
"For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6).
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It’s About Time
Anyone who knows me knows I have a hard time managing my time. It’s not that I don’t have all the tools I’m supposed to have. I’ve been to all the workshops. I have all the gadgets. It’s just that I’m a spur-of-the-moment kind of guy. -
Use of Scripture in Preaching Reaffirms Its Authority
Citing Scripture while preaching is reaffirmation of the Word's authority. -
God - Our Defender
C.H. Spurgeon's notes on Psalms 7:10 -
Overview of the Four Gospels
A scriptural overview of the life of Jesus. -
The Gospel According to Mary
We err by honoring Mary too much or by honoring her too little. Mary clearly has a central role in the unfolding drama of redemption, but is not the central character. Nothing makes that more obvious than her very own words…
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