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Priorities

Obviously, as Christians, our priorities include God, family, church and our job.  In case you’re wondering, I include job because our work is God ordained. Ideally, we consider these (I call them the Big Four) to be our priorities.  However, unfortunately we don’t necessarily practice a lifestyle that reflects a biblically influenced order of priorities....

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Managing the Margins

In most cases, as Christians, we know what we should be doing.  It is clear from the mouth of Jesus that our mandate is to “make disciples.” With that said, even though most of know what we need to do, many of us struggle with how to do it. And, surprisingly, even many pastors are...

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Give Generously

There has been innumerable arguments and controversy over the concept of the tithe over the history of the New Testament Church.  Here are just a few things that have been said over the years, and some are still parroting these arguments today:  The tithe is purely an Old Testament concept There isn’t a command in...

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What are you? Volunteer or Servant?

Have you ever thought about the difference between a volunteer and a servant?  The word “volunteer” is very common in every community.  People generally volunteer at the local school, hospital, soup kitchen or mission.  But when you hear the word “servant” it has an association with lowly humility or slave so we resist any association. ...

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The Humility of a Disciple

In our attempt to disciple others to follow Christ, we can be over zealous. We can make the mistake of acting out of a sense of pride and self-righteous. This will quickly lead to a judgmental attitude and even anger and frustration. Therefore, as we become disciples who make disciples, we must be cautious in...

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Commodity or Community

I’m sure you’ve heard a variety of thoughts and opinions about what a church is or is not.  Some refer to the church as a building or an event (e.g. worship, Bible study, fellowship).  In this sense, it is a place you go to for a specific purpose. Others, more accurately, refer to the church...

Sermons

The Arrival

The Testimony of Simeon & Anna (Luke 2:25-38)