February 19, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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February 12, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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February 5, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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January 29, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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January 22, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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January 15, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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January 8, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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January 1, 2021
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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December 25, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
Merry Christmas! This Sunday our service begins at 10:00 AM and there not be a Sunday School hour.
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
The...
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December 18, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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December 11, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with songs to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
There are three ways to join us right now: (1) In the sanctuary (one section is spaced out for distance...
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December 4, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
We recognize that Covid-19 cases are on the rise in our area. If you are feeling ill or uncomfo...
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December 1, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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The following was printed in the bulletin for November 29, 2020:
A Letter from the Elders on Celebrating the Lord's Supper
Among other things, Covid-19 has caused us to reflect creatively and with flexibility as we seek to faithfully worship as a local church. A prime example of this relates to how we partake in the Lord's Supper together when so many are unable to gathe...
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November 27, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
We recognize that Covid-19 cases are on the rise in our area. If you are feeling ill or uncomfo...
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November 20, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
We recognize that Covid-19 cases are on the rise in our area. If you are feeling ill or uncomfo...
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November 13, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
We recognize that Covid-19 cases are on the rise in our area. If you are feeling ill or uncomfo...
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November 6, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
We recognize that Covid-19 cases are on the rise in our area. If you are feeling ill or uncomfo...
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October 30, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Order of Service for the 9:30 Service
Call to Worship:Proverbs 18:10
Songs of Adoration: A Mi...
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October 23, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
This Sunday marks the end of our...
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October 16, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
This Sunday marks the beginning ...
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October 2, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
Call to Worship:Revelation 7:11-...
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September 25, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
Call to Worship: Jeremiah 10:12-...
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September 18, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
Call to Worship: Psalm 145:17-21...
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September 11, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
We are glad to say once again that on (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30...
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May 15, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families.
As we are opening our church building again this coming Sunday this will be the final "Best of the Day" post for now. We hope these posts have been an ...
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May 14, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 13, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 12, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 11, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 8, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 7, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 6, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 5, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 4, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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May 1, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families.
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April 30, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 29, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 28, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 27, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 24, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 23, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 22, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 21, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 20, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 17, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 16, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 15, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 14, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 13, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 10, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
Many have asked if we are going to have a Good Friday service this year. Unfortunately the answer is no. In lieu of a service our now daily "Best of the Day" post is being commandeered and posted earlier for the purpose of pointing our members to resources that especially highlight what we celebrate on Good Friday - the day we commemorate our Lord's suffering and sacrifice...
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April 9, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 8, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 7, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 6, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 5, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Uncategorized
We are offering our Core Classes online via Zoom. Bryan Wolff John Huls are teaching the Ephesians class beginning on Wednesday, April 8 (6:30 PM). Dave Wood Mark Fullmer are teaching the Evangelism Apologetics class beginning Sunday, April 19 (TBD - after morning online service). These classes are open to members and regular attendees of Rothbury Community Church. Plea...
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April 4, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 3, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 2, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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April 1, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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March 31, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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March 30, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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March 29, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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March 28, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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March 27, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families.I am still working on how to best format these posts, so thank you for your patience as I do so.
Church Life
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March 26, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction. Below we include information and links that we trust will serve the members of RCC and their families....
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March 25, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Day
While we are unable to gather regularly on Sundays we want to provide resources for your encouragement and instruction....
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March 6, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
Welcome Call to Worship (Luke...
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February 28, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
Call to Worship (Luke Craymer P...
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February 21, 2020
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc. Below is our order of service for the morning service at 9:30.
Call to Worship (James Enns Pas...
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December 9, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Gag-Reflex and the Doctrine of Hell - Denny Burk, Credo Magazine
Good News! God Does ...
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December 6, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Blessing of Wisdom (Proverbs 3:13-35) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Micah 5:...
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December 2, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
There Are No Extraordinary Means - Samuel James, Letter Liturgy
People Pastoring People ...
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November 29, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: Wise Words for Living (Proverbs 3:1-12) - James Enns
Evening: A Science Te...
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November 25, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Chief Distinguishing Mark of a False Prophet - David Qaoud, Gospel Relevance
4 Prin...
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November 22, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
No Regrets (Proverbs 2) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Psalm 25
Songs
Be Tho...
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November 18, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
New Life Brings New Priorities: Putting Off and Putting On - Erik Raymond, The Gospel Coal...
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November 15, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
6:00 PM: Pie Praise
Sermon
The Portrait of a Fool (Proverbs 1:20-33) - James Enns
Scr...
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November 11, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
6 Members Who Build Up the Church - Chopo Mwanza, 9Marks
Why You Should Go to Church [2...
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November 8, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Discerning Life's Paths (Proverbs 1:8-19) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Daniel ...
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November 4, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Christ Over Compartmentalization - Jared Wilson, For the Church
Does Science Disprove Ada...
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November 1, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: Proverbs: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs 1:1-7) - James Enns
Evening: The Respo...
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October 25, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Finding Peace in the Caves of Life (Psalm 56) - Luke Craymer
Scripture Reading
Da...
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October 18, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
This Sunday finishes our annual Missions Conference!
Message
God's Design: Act I Act II - ...
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October 14, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Drama of HisGlory: The Worth of God from Genesis to Revelation - Christopher Morgan, Des...
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October 11, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
This Sunday is the beginning of our annual Missions Conference!
Messages
Morning Service: T...
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October 7, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Your Church Needs You toSing - Nick Aufenkamp, Desiring God
God Doesn't Say, "I Love You,...
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October 4, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Morning: Known By God (Psalm 139) - Bryan Wolff
Evening: Responding to the Call of G...
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September 30, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
From Cowardice (and forgotten priorities) defend us - Graham Thomson, Mardy to Middlin'
M...
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September 27, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Confident Communion with God (1 John 3:19-24) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Dani...
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September 23, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Ministry of Presence - Tim Challies, Challies.com
Four Contemporary Threats to Scri...
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September 20, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Contrast Leads to Conflict (1 John 3:11-13) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Daniel...
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September 16, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Common Does Not Mean OK! - Sharon Sampson, Gentle Reformation
It's all about peoplestupid...
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September 13, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Spirit of Truth (1 John 4:1-6) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Daniel 6
Son...
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September 9, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
I Couldn't Live the Lie of My Sexuality - Jim Pocta, The Gospel Coalition U.S. Edition
Gr...
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September 6, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Loving the Church (1 John 2:7-11; 3:10-18; 4:7-21) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading...
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September 2, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Living With the End In View - Zach Kendrick, Servants of Grace
Ordinary Faithfulness in t...
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August 30, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Obeying the Word (1 John 2:3-6) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Daniel 4:19-37
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August 26, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How to Pray in Spiritual Warfare - Iain Duguid, Crossway Publishing
I am a False Prophet ...
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August 23, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Dealing with Sin (1 John 1:5-2:2) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Daniel 4:1-18
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August 19, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Evidence of the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem found in Mount Zion excavation - Shimon Gib...
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August 16, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Knowing God Intimately (1 John 1:1-4) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Daniel 3
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August 12, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Make Sunday Mornings Uncomfortable:Three Rules of Engagement atChurch - Rebecca McLaughlin...
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August 9, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Being Sure of My Salvation (1 John 5:11-13) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Daniel...
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August 5, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Why is it important to have regular family worship? -Geoffrey R. Kirkland, Vassal of the K...
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August 2, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Comfort of Certainty (Jude 24-25) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Daniel 2:1-...
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July 29, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
When Christians Gaze at the Moon - Joel Hart, Gentle Reformation
I Deserve This: One of M...
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July 26, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Call to Ministry (Jude 17-23) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Daniel 1
Son...
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July 22, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Rules for Worship - Allen Nelson IV, Things Above Us
One Day Your War WillEnd - Iain Dugu...
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July 19, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Concern of Apostasy (Jude 1-16) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Galatians 6
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July 15, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven: Christian Book Scandal- Ruth Graham, Slate
Five Bad Re...
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July 12, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Mortals in the Milky Way (Psalm 8) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Galatians 5
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June 24, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
5 Myths About Science and Theology - J.P Moreland, Core Christianity
Practical Ways to Pr...
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June 21, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Breakfast with Jesus (John 21:1-14) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Galatians 2
...
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June 17, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Religious Metaphors for the Christian Life - Victor Cruz, Tabletalk Magazine
Ordinary Wor...
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June 14, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
That You May Believe (John 20:19-31) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Galatians 1
...
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June 10, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How to Model Forgiveness with Your Own Children: Thoughts From a Mom in the Trenches - Aliso...
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June 7, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
*Special Membership Meeting immediately following the morning service
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The Resurrection...
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June 3, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Becoming a Grateful Discipler - Travis Montgomery, For the Church
Not Forgotten - Jamie D...
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May 31, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: The Burial of Jesus (John 19:31-42) - James Enns
Evening: A Science Teache...
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May 27, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Why The Church? - H.B. Charles, HBCharlesJr.com
End-of-Life Comfort Measures: A Realist...
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May 24, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Crucifixion Jesus (John 19:16b-30) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Esther 5-6
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May 20, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Worth a Thousand Years ofWaiting: The Staggering Rise of the Church in Iran -Afshin Ziafat, ...
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May 17, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: The Final Judgment on Jesus (John 19:1-16) - James Enns
Evening: Why the E...
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May 13, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Gospel is Offensive, but You Shouldn'tBe - Blake Long, Theology Life
Three Biblical ...
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May 10, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
The King of the Jews (John 18:28-40) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Esther 3
...
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May 6, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Unique Witness of Unlikely Friendships - Amy DiMarcangelo, The Gospel Coalition
Evang...
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May 3, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
The Trial and Denial (John 18:12-27) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Esther 2
...
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April 29, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Are all Sins Equal? - Marty Foord, The Gospel Coalition Austraila Edition
Chip Away at ...
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April 26, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
The Arrest of Jesus (John 18:1-11) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Esther 1
...
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April 22, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How Can I Explain the Gospel?- Vaneetha Risner, Vaneetha.com
Artificial Intelligence: A...
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April 19, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
8am SonRise Service (Youth):The Apostle Who Wouldn't Believe - Conner Raeth
10am Re...
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April 15, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Can We Believe God's Word is True Because our Parents Told Us? - Michael Kruger, Canon Fod...
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April 12, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Jesus' Prayer for Us (John 17:20-26) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Psalm 73
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April 8, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Putting the "Service" Back in Worship Service - Chad Ashby, 9Marks
Because There's No G...
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April 5, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Jesus' Prayer for the Disciples, Part 2 (John 17:11-19) - James Enns
Scripture Re...
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April 1, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
#Blessed May Not Mean What You Think - Christine Gordon, The Gospel Coalition
'Brother'...
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March 29, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Jesus' Prayer for the Disciples, Part 1 (John 17:6-??) - James Enns
Scripture Rea...
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March 25, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How Should You Hear the Word of God Preached? - Geoff Kirkland, Vassal of the King
God's ...
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March 22, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Jesus' Prayer for Glory (John 17:1-5) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
1 Thessalon...
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March 18, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
You Can't Livestream Church - AndyHuette, The Gospel Coalition
All the Lonely People - Sc...
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March 15, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: "Taking Heart" in a Troubled World (John 16:25-33) - James Enns
Evening: E...
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March 11, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
EscapingAnonymity - Tim Challies, Ligonier Ministries
Set The Pattern - Adam Kare...
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March 8, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Sorrow Will Turn to Joy (John 16:16-24) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
James 4:...
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March 4, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
7 Questions For Meaningful Conversation With Believers - Steve Burchett, For the Church
A...
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March 1, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: Grace-Filled (Luke 15:11-32) - Dr. Bill Rudd
Evening: The Value of Wisdom ...
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February 25, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
9 Things to Remember When Another Christian Disappoints You - Erin Davis, Revive Our Hearts
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February 22, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
The Divine Work of the Spirit (John 16:1-15) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Jame...
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February 18, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Best of the Week
On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How to Forge a Faithful Friendship - David McLemore, Gospel-Centered Discipleship
Get On ...
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February 15, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: When the World Hates You (John 15:18-27) - James Enns
Evening: The Christi...
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February 11, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
We're All Fundamentalists Now - Samuel James, National Review
Theology for the Teen Years...
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February 8, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Command of Jesus (John 15:9-17) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Psalm 82
S...
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February 7, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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February 4, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Key To Making the Most Out of Congregational Singing- Tim Challies, Challies.com
Don'...
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February 1, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sunday Preview
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Special Evening Service with West Michigan Teen Challenge
Sermons
The True Vine (John 15:...
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January 28, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Be Patient with Your Slow Spiritual Growth - Cassie Watson, Towards Our True Country
Fr...
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January 25, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Help Is on the Way! (John 14:15-31) - James Enns
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Lamentations ...
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January 21, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Love Your Bibles - Ed Welch, Christian Counseling Educational Foundation
Is Evangelism...
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January 18, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Morning: The God I Can Trust (John 14:7-14) - James Enns
Evening: Because of... (Co...
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January 14, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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5 Lessons from Persecuted Christians in China - Alexander Jun, The Gospel Coalition
Memor...
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January 11, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermons
Comfort for a Troubled Heart (John 14:1-6) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Lament...
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January 7, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Dear Christian, Love Where You Live - Adriel Sanchez, Core Christianity
Lord, Build My Ho...
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January 4, 2019
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermons
Morning: A New Commandment (John 13:31-38) - Bryan Wolff
Evening: The Vision of Min...
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December 24, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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A persecuted pastor in China has issued a "Declaration of Faithful Disobedience" - Denny Bur...
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December 17, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Chinese police raid prominent house church - June Chang, World Magazine
The Gospel Acco...
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December 14, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
The Tragedy of Hypocrisy (John 13:18-30) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Luke 2:1-...
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December 10, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Inscription Revealed on Ring of Jesus's Killer - Rachel Bernstein, Jerusalem Post
When ...
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December 7, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
I Have Give You an Example (John 13:1-17) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Micah 5...
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December 3, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Straight from the Bible: Tiny First Temple stone weight unearthed in Jerusalem - Amanda Bo...
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November 30, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
A Final Notice (John 12:44-50) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 9:2-7; 11:1-...
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November 26, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Are Missionaries Good for the World? - Doug Ponder, International Missions Board
Two Qu...
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November 23, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
When the Light Goes Out (John 12:36b-43) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Ephesians...
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November 19, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Do You Work When You ShouldRest? - Jon Bloom, Desiring God
How Did Christianity Take Over...
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November 16, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermons
The Realities of the Cross (John 12:27-36) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Ephesi...
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November 12, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Self-Hatred and Sanctification - Taylor Cain, For the Church
Three Places God's Feet To...
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November 9, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermons
The Hour Has Come (John 12:20-26) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 4
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November 5, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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When Prioritizing Family - Michael Coughlin, Things Above Us
How Does God Reach Those w...
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November 2, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermons
Morning: The King Coming to Die (John 12:12-19) - James Enns
Evening: In His Image:...
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October 29, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Young Christian: Give the Lord a Lot to Work With- Tim Challies, Challies.com
6 Reasons...
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October 26, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Answers in Genesis Conference
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October 22, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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The State of Theology: The Questions that Matter Most- Stephen Nichols, Ligonier Ministries
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October 19, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermons
Morning: Contrasting Characteristics (John 12:1-11) - James Enns
Evening: Things Th...
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October 15, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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What Happens After Death - Josh Buice, Delivered by Grace
Taking God's Name in Vain is So...
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October 8, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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14 Women of the Reformation that You Probably Never Knew About - Justin Holcomb, Core Christ...
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October 5, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Missions Conference
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Morning: Declare His Glory (1 Corinthians 16:8-24) - Steve Best
...
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October 1, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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You Won't Make ItAlone - Drew Hunter, Desiring God
Rebuilding Parental Authority - Julie ...
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September 28, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
The Board is Set (John 11:45-57) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Habakkuk 3
So...
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September 3, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Yawning at Majesty:How to Fight Boredom with theBible - Jon Bloom, Desiring God
Yea but, ...
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August 31, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Morning: The Crossroads of Belief (John 10:22-42) - James Enns
Evening: Why We Are Her...
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August 27, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Make 'God Talk' an Everyday Part of Family Life - Julie Melilli, The Gospel Coalition
Six...
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August 24, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
I Am the Good Shepherd (John 10:11-21) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Titus 1
S...
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August 20, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Praying for Others - Colton Corder, Credo Magazine
Behold Your Mother - Daniel Darling, D...
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August 17, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Mount Sinai (Exodus 19) - David Pollard
Scripture Reading
Ruth 4
Songs
Almighty...
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August 13, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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The Strongest Christians Are the Ones Most Willing to Repent- Nathan Millican, Theology Alon...
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August 10, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
I Am the Door (John 10:1-10) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Ruth 3
Songs
I L...
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August 6, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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What Does It Mean To Be A Christian, Really? - Leah Baugh, Core Christianity
How God Spea...
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August 3, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
But Now I See - Part 2 (John 9:13-41) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Ruth 2
Son...
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July 30, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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From the Ears to the Brain to the Heart - Derek Thomas, Reformation21
When Your Christian...
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July 27, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
But Now I See - Part 1 (John 9:1-12) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Ruth 1
Song...
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July 23, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Passing Down theTruth - John MacArthur, Ligonier Ministries
God's Character in Dying: Eve...
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July 20, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Jesus is God (John 8:48-59) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
2 Peter 3
Songs
All...
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July 16, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Measuring a Missionary's Success - C.J. Moore, Crdeo Magazine
The Lord's Supper - Jim Ham...
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July 13, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Of Your Father (John 8:37-47) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
2 Peter 2
Songs
A...
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July 9, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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How to Prepare for Sunday - Cassie Watson, GoThereFor
How to Be a Burden - Garrett Flatt, F...
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July 6, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Free Indeed (John 8:31-36) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
2 Peter 1
Songs
By F...
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July 2, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Can I Trust God with My Child's Suffering? - Genna Marshall, GlennaMarshall.com
How to Brin...
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June 29, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Morning: The Danger of Dying (John 8:21-30) - Bryan Wolff
Evening: The Fear of the Lor...
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June 25, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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How to share the gospel with a stranger - Michael Taylor, GoThereFor
Prayer: The Key to Lon...
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June 22, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
The Light of the World (John 8:12-20)
Scripture Reading
Micah 5-6
Songs
All H...
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June 18, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Do not *Just* Bring Your Friend to Church- Jason Vaughan, Parking Space 23
Sculpted head of...
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June 15, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Morning: Humanity, Hypcocrisy, Mercy (John 7:53-8:11) - James Enns
Evening: Deciding ...
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June 11, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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How to Sharpen Your Concentration for Bible Reading - Scott Slayton, Gentle Reformation
21 ...
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June 8, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Quenching our Thirst (John 7:37-52) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Micah 1-2
Son...
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June 4, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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What Proverbs Teaches about Being Teachable - Kevin Halloran, For the Church
Your Best Year...
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June 1, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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This Sunday we celebrate Pastor James' 30th anniversary at RCC. Click here for more information...
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May 28, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Twelve Tips for Parenting in the DigitalAge - Tony Reinke, Desiring God
Just Stop It: Instr...
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May 25, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Who is this Jesus? (John 7:25-36) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Psalm 46
Songs
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May 21, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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The Hope of Forgiveness - Nicholas Batzig, Feeding on Christ
You Are Totally (Not) Depr...
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May 18, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Morning: Judging Jesus (John 7:14-24) - Bryan Wolff
Evening: Ministry 101 (Colossian...
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May 14, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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What the Word of God Says About the Word of God, Book by Book - Jared Wilson, For the Chur...
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May 11, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
The Tide of Unbelief (John 7:1-13) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Acts 27:39-28:10
S...
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May 7, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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The Problem with Falling in Love - Tim Challies, Challies.com
Singleness Shows Us the G...
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May 4, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Sermon
Fans or Followers (John 6:60-71) - James Enns
Evening: What Has Jesus Done For You? (C...
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April 30, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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A Single Woman's Place in the Church - Courtney Reissig, CourtneyRessig.com
Yes, Intell...
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April 27, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Dining on the Bread of Heaven (John 6:41-59) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Act...
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April 23, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Starting from Zero - Mindy Belz, World Magazine
Worry: A Barometer of Our Faith - Micha...
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April 20, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Bread of Life (John 6:22-40) - Bryan Wolff
Scripture Reading
Acts 25
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April 16, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
An Open Letter to the Hesitant Host - Rosaria Butterfield, Crossway
Does Your Heart Run...
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April 15, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Due to the condition of the roads we are cancelling our evening service tonight. However, we are now going to have a meal and update from the Bells and Stewarts from Hope Community Church Barlanark in Scotland TOMORROW (Monday) evening from 5:45-7:30 PM. We encourage all that are able to attend.
Also, next Sunday (April 22) is our Annual Meeting. Annual Reports will be av...
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April 15, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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The morning service and Sunday Bible class hour are cancelled for today. We hope to still gather for our evening service. Watch this page for updates....
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April 13, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Morning: Sowing the Seed of the Kingdom (Mark 4:1-20) - Pete Stewart (Hope Communit...
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April 9, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
4 Ways Christians Should Share Their Faith That Are Actually Effective - Matt Chandler, Re...
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April 6, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
Trusting Jesus in the Storm (John 6:16-21) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Acts ...
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April 2, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Gospel from Womb to Tomb - David Murray, Tabletalk Magazine
Let's Ditch the Guilt o...
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March 30, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Schedule
8:00 AM SonRise Service (led by RCC Youth)
9:00 AM Family Breakfast
10:00 AM Re...
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March 26, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How Do We Encourage Our Children to See the Church as Valuable? - Stephen Kneale, Building...
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March 23, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Sufficiency of Jesus (John 6:1-15) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Acts 23:1...
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March 19, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
All Men Need a Band of Gospel Brothers - David Prince, For the Church
Little Eternal Be...
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March 16, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: The Case for Belief (John 5:31-47) - Bryan Wolff
Evening*: About the Aut...
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March 12, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
10 Lessons on Parenting Big(ger) Kids - Tim Challies, Challies.com
Read the Bible wit...
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March 9, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Like Father, Like Son (John 5:16-30) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Acts 21:37...
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March 5, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
10 Things You Should Know About Persecution - Tim Keesee, Core Christianity
3 Ways to D...
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March 2, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: Jesus, God of Mercy (John 5:1-15) - James Enns
Evening: What Does it Mea...
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February 26, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Missing Word in Our Modern Gospel - Kevin DeYoung, The Gospel Coalition
The Battle ...
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February 23, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Faith That Saves (John 4:43-5:??) - James Enns
Scripture Reading
Acts 21:...
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February 19, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
100 years and counting (featuring Percy Skinner!) - Justin McGuire, Mlive
5 Reasons Chr...
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February 17, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: The Savior of the World (John 4:27-42) - Bryan Wolff
Evening: Our Call t...
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February 12, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
What Should I Teach My Children About the Bible? - Emily Jenson, Risen Motherhood
Wha...
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February 10, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On Monday, February 12 the registration cost for the Build Men's Conference increases $10! Men, we encourage you to seriously consider attending this year's conference. For more information see the video below, and follow the link at the bottom. If you have registered and are interested in coordinating some carpooling please let Pastor Bryan know.
2018 BUILD Men's Con...
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February 9, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Beginning last year, we have chosen to designate one Sunday in February to what we call "Or...
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February 5, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
What it Means to Invest in Eternity - Jen Oshman, Gospel-Centered Discipleship
Is God P...
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February 2, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: The Hope of Living Water part 2 (John 4:16-26) - James Enns
Evening*: The ...
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January 29, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Incredible Testimony as a Former Gymnast Confronts Her Sexual Abuser in Court - Justin...
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January 26, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
The Hope of Living Water (John 1:1-15) - Pastor James
Scripture Reading
Acts 19:1...
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January 22, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
The Peculiarity of Early Christian Worship (or How Early Christians Managed to Offend Just...
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January 19, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermons
Morning: The Last Enemy (1 Corinthians 15:26) - Dr. Michael Wittmer
Evening: The Re...
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January 15, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How to Help Your Children Read theBible- David Murray, Desiring God
...
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January 12, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we like to preview our upcoming Sunday to help our members prepare for gathering together. We suggest that you prayerfully read through passages to be considered, familiarize yourself with music to be sung, ready your own heart for worship and fellowship, etc.
Sermon
"Christ, Our Great Master Builder" (Hebrews 8:6-13) - Steve Best
Scripture Readi...
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January 8, 2018
by Bryan Wolff
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Beginning this year, on (most) Mondays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
New Church Plant Launching In Glasgow This Weekend! - Barlanark, 20...
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December 22, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
10 Christmas Carols Everyone Should Know - Keith Getty, The Gospel Coalition
The Matter...
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December 15, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Introducing Hope Barlanark. Our Newest Church Plant In Glasgow - 20schemes
The worst gi...
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December 8, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Why is Parenting So Hard? - Paul Carter, The Gospel Coalition Canada
Persevering Saints...
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December 1, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Their friend sang Amazing Grace and was shot: Hostages detail their terrifying ordeal in...
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November 24, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Beware These Seven Gospel-Distortions - Kristen Wetherell, KristenWetherell.com
If the ...
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November 17, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Why Are So Many SoSilent?: The Insider Movement in America - Greg Morse, Desiring God
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November 10, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
10 Things to Pray Before Church - Kevin Halloran, Anchored in Christ
The problem with p...
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November 3, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
3 Things Every Christian Should Know About the Reformation - Michael Reeves, The Gospel Co...
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October 27, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Sacrifice Your Preferences onSundays - Matt Merker, Desiring God
The Spirit always wo...
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October 20, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
6 Things Christ Does With Your Sin - Jared Wilson, For the Church
Are Good Works Sneaki...
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October 6, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Worship Isn't About Feelings - Katie Hughes, The Blazing Center
What You Miss When You ...
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September 29, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Does God Really Save Us by FaithAlone? - John Piper, Desiring God
"Should I Force My Te...
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September 22, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Choosing Church Week After Week- Tessa Thompson, True Woman
The FAQs: What Christians...
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September 15, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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The Lord is Never Late - Jared Wilson, For the Church
Are Smart, Educated Women Still Called to the Church Nursery? - Nana Dolce, Christianity Today
Two Ways Missions Should Focus on the Local Church - Andy Johnson, The Gospel Coalition
5 Common Evangelism Excuses with Mark Dever - Mark Dever, CCC Discover
Companionship in Marriage -Julie Ganschow, Biblical Counsel...
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September 8, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
What To Do When You're Stuck in Doubt - Michael Kelley, For the Church
If All My Sins A...
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September 1, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Why North Koreans are rejecting Kim Jong-un and turning to Christ - Andrew Hamilton-Thom...
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August 25, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
"Mom and Dad, I've become a Christian" - David Murray, HeadHeartHand
Two Gifts You Give T...
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August 18, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Why We Struggle to Pray in the Digital Age - Scott Slayton, One Degree to Another
The N...
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August 11, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
4 Things God Cannot Do - David Qaoud, Gospel Relevance
The Lingering Stench of Sin - Ti...
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August 4, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of My Diving Accident -Joni Eareckson Tada, The Gosp...
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July 28, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Is Your Gospel an Urban Legand? - Jared Wilson, The Gospel Coalition
A High View of Mar...
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July 21, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How Can I Forgive Myself? - H.B. Charles Jr., HBCharlesJr.com
Seven Promises to Pray Agai...
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July 14, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Should I Feel God's Presence in My Life? R.C. Sproul, Ligonier Ministries
Spiritual Gro...
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June 23, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Fearing Christianity? - Mark Loughridge, Gentle Reformation
What Is a Worldview? - James ...
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June 16, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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When the Chariot of Guilt Rolls into Town - Erik Raymond, The Gospel Coalition
What Does ...
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June 9, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Rothbury Community Church: Rothbury, MI Best of the Week (6/2)
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June 2, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
A Theology of theHome - John Tweeddale, Ligonier Ministries
The Real Root of Sexual Sin -...
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May 26, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Our Pleasure Gives Pleasure to God - David Murray, HeadHeartHand
Running to the Pantry of G...
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May 19, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Why We Don't Need to Fear the Moment of Our Death - Randy Alcorn, Eternal Perspective Minist...
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May 12, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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How To Help Your Kids In Corporate Worship -Jared Heather Longshore, Founders Ministries
T...
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May 5, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
"I Fear You Will Die and Go To Hell" - Josh Buice, Delivered By Grace
Standing Near Leper...
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April 28, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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How to Reach a Child's Heart for Christ - Barbara Reaoch, Revive Our Hearts
Making the ...
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April 14, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Easter Week in Real Time - Russ Ramsey, The Gospel Coalition
A Guide to the Entire Cast o...
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April 7, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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7 Unbiased Facts about Jesus' Death - Timothy W. Massaro, CCC Discover
Iran: The Book o...
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March 31, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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You Have to be Perfect to Get into Heaven - Le Ann Trees, CCC Discover
Urgent Church: N...
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March 24, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Why IGo To Church - Paul Tripp, PaulTripp.com
The Expectation of Fasting - Barry York, Ge...
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March 17, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
5 reasons you should read missionary biographies - David Sills, Southern Equip
We have ...
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March 10, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Men Wanted: Come and Die - Jared Wilson, For The Church
What Does The Shack Really Teach?...
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March 3, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
"Mom/Dad, I'm Not Sure I Want to be a Christian Anymore" - Brad Hambrick, BradHambrick.com...
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February 24, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Modern-Day Martyrs Show Love And Forgiveness - Kathryn Jean Lopez, National Review
What W...
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February 17, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
How Do You Obey God When He Asks You To Do the Impossible? - Michael Kruger, Canon Fodder
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February 10, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
An Incredible Story of God's Saving Power - J.D. Greear
Ant-Farm Rebellion: What God Thin...
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February 3, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, some are challenging, and some are plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Christian Life Beyond the Quiet Time: Devotion as a Way of Life - Jared Wilson, For The Ch...
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January 20, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most) Fridays we highlight some articles, videos, etc. that caught our attention the past week. Some are serious, someare challenging, and someare plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
Simple Ways to Serve Your Church - Greg Pickle, ParkingSpace23
Upon The Death Of A Grandson -...
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January 13, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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Dear Women's Ministry, Stop Telling Me I'm Beautiful - Phylicia Delta
Twenty-Six Reasons Why Genesis 1:1 Is the Most Offensive Verse in the Bible-Daniel J.Phillips, PJ Media
'Worst Year Yet': The Top 50 Countries Where It's Hardest to Be a Christian - Jeremy Weber, Christianity Today
Rely on Your Savior, Not a Resolution - Kelly Needham, Revive Our Hearts
What Christ...
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January 6, 2017
by Bryan Wolff
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On (most)Fridays wehighlight some articles, videos, etc.that caught our attention the past week. Some will be serious, some will be challenging, and some will be plain fun. Please note, linking does not mean that we agree or endorse everything that is presented or associated with a source.
John MacArthur's Ten Crucial Lessons We Must Teach our Children - Jordan Standrid...
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December 23, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional by Paul Tripp
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Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren't enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with the most potent encouragement im...
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December 9, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The ESV Readers Bible, Six-Volume Set
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The ESV Reader's Bible, Six-Volume Set stems from the conviction that the Bible is of immeasurable value and should therefore be treasuredand read in the most seamless way possible. Constructed with materials carefully selected to reflect the beauty of God...
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November 25, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
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If God is in control of everything, can Christians sit back and not bother to evangelize? Or does active evangelism imply that God is not really sovereign at all? J. I. Packer shows in this new edition to the popular IVP Classics how both of...
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November 11, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
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Central to God's character is the quality of holiness. Yet, even so, most people are hard-pressed to define what God's holiness precisely is. Many preachers today avoid the topic altogether because people today don't quite know what to do with words like "awe...
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October 28, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest by Edward T. Welch
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In his new release, Running Scared, Edward T. Welch investigates the roots of fear in the human soul and the ramifications of living in the grips of anxiety, worry, and dread. Welch encourages readers to discover for themselve...
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October 14, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Let the Nations Be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions by John Piper
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Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions is a modern classic in missiology. A trusted guide for thousands of missionaries, pastors, churches leaders, and laity, it provides a biblical basis for missions, t...
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September 30, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The Unquenchable Flame: Discovering the Heart of the Reformation by Michael Reeves
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Burning pyres, nuns on the run, stirring courage, and comic relief: the Protestant Reformation is a gripping tale, packed with drama. But what motivated the Reformers? And what were they really like?The Unquench...
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September 16, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Think Biblically!: Recovering a Christian Worldview edited by John MacArthur with the Master's College Faculty
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What we think shapes who we are. That's why the Bible tells us, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind" (Romans 12:2a). In a world of diffe...
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September 2, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness (The Wingfeather Saga) by Andrew Peterson
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Once, in a cottage above the cliffs on the Dark Sea of Darkness, there lived three children and their trusty dog Nugget. Janner Igiby, his brother Tink, their crippled sister Leeli are gifted children as all chil...
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August 19, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust the Modern Translations? by James R. White
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The King James Version has been trusted by Christians for generations. Today it's the center of a debate where critics charge that contemporary translations have changed essential Christian doctrines. In ...
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August 5, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The Secrets Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: An English Professor's Journey into Christian Faith by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield
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Rosaria, by the standards of many, was living a very good life. She had a tenured position at a large university in a field for which she cared deeply. She owned tw...
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July 22, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The Story of Christian Theology: Twenty Centuries of Tradition Reform by Roger E. Olson
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Voted a 2000 Book of the Year by Christianity Today! Winner of a year 2000 ECPA Gold Medallion Award! History is made up of stories--narratives that recount the events, movements, ideas and lives that have...
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July 8, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The Masculine Mandate: God's Calling to Men by Richard D. Phillips
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In this book, Richard D. Phillips cuts through the cultural confusion, highlights God's mandate for men, and encourages readers to join him on a journey of repentance and renewal. Phillips begins in the Garden of Eden, drawing ...
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June 24, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's Love by Milton Vincent
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To the Christians in Rome, the Apostle Paul says, "I am eager to preach the gospel to you who are in Rome" (Romans 1:15). Evidently, Christians need to hear the gospel even after conversion; and A Gospe...
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June 10, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Comforts from the Cross: Celebrating the Gospel One Day at a Time by Elyse Fitzpatrick
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Many women don't always find solace in their relationship with Christ because they don't see how his life, death, and resurrection connect with daily pressures and frustrations.Comforts from the Cross provid...
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June 3, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families Churches by Russell D. Moore
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The doctrine of adoptionGod's decision to adopt sinful men and women into his familystands at the heart of Christianity. In light of this, Christians' efforts to adopt beautifully illustrate the tru...
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May 27, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man by Edward T. Welch
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Overly concerned about what people think of you? Welch uncovers the spiritual dimension of people-pleasing and points the way through a true knowledge of God, ourselves, and oth...
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May 20, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The Attributes of God by A.W. Tozer
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The timeless appeal of this classic book, written by a preacher with a worldwide ministry during the first half of the twentieth century, demonstrates the deep hunger for a saving knowledge of God present in each generation. Arthur Pink sought to give reader...
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April 22, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism by R.C. Sproul
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In Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism, R.C. Sproul takes his stand for the cardinal doctrines of Protestantism in opposition to the errors of the Roman Catholic Church. Sproul, a passionate defender o...
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April 8, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Knowing God by J.I. Packer
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For over 40 years, J. I. Packer's classic has been an important tool to help Christians around the world discover the wonder, the glory and the joy of knowing God. In 2006, Christianity Today voted this title one of the top 50 books that have shaped evangelicals. Thi...
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March 25, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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What Every Man Wishes His Father Had Told Him by Byron Yawn
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A powerful and compelling new voice in Christian publishing, with a message urgently needed by today's Christian men. Every man encounters significant struggles in life--struggles that result in poor choices and decisions. Frequently ...
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March 11, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Loving the Church: God's People Flourishing in God's Family by John Crotts
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Loving the Church reminds us how glorious God's family really is, and the countless ways that you can flourish within it. In recent years the family has experienced a revival within Christian culture, but with this incr...
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March 4, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Five English Reformers by J.C. Ryle
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Few martyr's words can be more stirring than those of Bishop Hugh Latimer's to Dr. Nicholas Ridley: Be of good comfort, Master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out. But...
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February 26, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible by Vaughan Roberts
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Sixty-six books written by forty people over nearly 2,000 years, in two languages and several different genres. A worldwide bestseller published in countless sizes and bindings, translations and languages. Sworn by in cou...
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February 12, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Big God: How to approach SUFFERING, spread the GOSPEL, make DECISIONS, and PRAY in the light of a God who is in the DRIVING SEAT of the world by Orlando Saer
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Why then do bad things happen? Where does that leave 'free will'? Does God choose us or do we choose God? What's the point of praying if...
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January 29, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will by Kevin DeYoung
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Why won't God reveal his special will for my life already? Because he doesn't intend to... So says Kevin DeYoung in this punchy book about making decisions the godly way. Many of us are listening for the still smal...
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January 22, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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Growing Up Christian: Have you taken ownership of your relationship with God? By Karl Graustein with Mark Jacobsen
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Many teens are active in church youth programs, yet drop out of church later in life and never return. Other young adults rest on the merits of their parents' faith without ever e...
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January 17, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
Our 2:42 evening prayer service is canceled tonight, January 17,due to the weather....
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January 15, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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William Carey by S Pearce Carey
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A beautifully produced biography of the 'father of modern missions'. Peace Carey's compelling pages convey the very atmosphere of that extraordinary period of missionary advance. This life of Carey is structured around a series of remarkable events, always unpla...
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January 13, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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The Forever Young luncheon for Thursday, January 14 is canceled due to the weather....
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January 12, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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All church activities for today (January 12) have been canceled due to weather conditions....
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January 8, 2016
by Bryan Wolff
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On Fridays we highlight recommended resources from our pastors.
As pastors we are often asked about resources that we would recommend. We are pleased to begin a weekly post on this blog that will feature a book, video, article, etc. each week that we would like to highlight for our people.We won't be posting full reviews, but rather writing a short personal blurb on why w...
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December 25, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Joy To The World
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
He rules the world with truth and graceAnd makes the nations proveThe glories of His righteousnessAnd wonders of His loveAnd wonders of His loveAnd wonders wonders of His love
We are all fascinated by the afterlife and the eternal state. What will it be like? Will we recognize other people? What will ...
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December 18, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Joy To The World
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
No more let sins and sorrows growNor thorns infest the groundHe comes to make His blessings flowFar as the curse is foundFar as the curse is foundFar as far as the curse is found
All people know that this world isn't as it is supposed to be. While not everyone may not know why, we all have an intuitiv...
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December 11, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Joy to the earth the Savior reignsLet men their songs employWhile fields and floodsRocks hills and plainsRepeat the sounding joyRepeat the sounding joyRepeat repeat the sounding joy
Sin guarantees so much yet delivers so little. The author of Hebrews refers to this truth as "the fleeting pleasures of ...
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December 4, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Joy To The World
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Joy to the world the Lord is comeLet earth receive her KingLet ev'ry heart prepare Him roomAnd heav'n and nature singAnd heav'n and nature singAnd heav'n and heav'n and nature sing
Joy to the World is the Christmas carol that wasn't written for Christmas. Based off of Psalm 98, the famed hymnist Isaac...
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December 4, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Joy To The World
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Joy to the world the Lord is comeLet earth receive her KingLet ev'ry heart prepare Him roomAnd heav'n and nature singAnd heav'n and nature singAnd heav'n and heav'n and nature sing
Joy to the World is the Christmas carol that wasn't written for Christmas. Based off of Psalm 98, the famed hymnist Isaac...
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November 27, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Chisholm
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Pardon for sinAnd a peace that endurethThy own dear presenceTo cheer and to guideStrength for todayAnd bright hope for tomorrowBlessings all mineWith ten thousand beside
At the end of his gospel the Apostle John writes of his subject, "Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every on...
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November 20, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Chisholm
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Summer and winterAnd springtime and harvestSun moon and starsIn their courses aboveJoin with all natureIn manifold witnessTo Thy great faithfulnessMercy and love
On one side of the coin is the statement that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" (cf. Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 1:7). On the oth...
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November 13, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Chisholm
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Great is Thy faithfulnessO God my FatherThere is no shadowOf turning with TheeThou changest notThy compassions they fail notAs Thou hast beenThou forever wilt be
Immutability. That's a fancy theological word that refers to God's unchangeableness. Other words we could use would be sameness, stability, ...
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November 6, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, Chisholm, Runyan
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Great is Thy faithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulnessMorning by morningNew mercies I seeAll I have neededThy hand hath providedGreat is Thy faithfulnessLord unto me
It wouldn't be expected, but compared to a number of other hymns considered classics, Great Is Thy Faithfulness is fairly new. Written by Th...
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October 30, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Jesus Shall Reign
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Let every creature rise and bringThe highest honours to our KingAngels descend with songs againAnd earth repeats the loud amen
When receiving fawning praise from the crowds of Jerusalem, Jesus during his triumphal entry was asked by the Pharisees to tell the people to quiet down. Jesus answered them, ...
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October 23, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Jesus Shall Reign
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Blessings abound wherever He reignsThe prisoner leaps to lose His chainsThe weary find eternal restAnd all the sons of want are blest
God's love is so bountiful and so obvious that the Apostle John can write the words, "God is love" (1 John 4:8). The highest expression of that love is found at the cro...
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October 16, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Jesus Shall Reign
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
People and realms of every tongueDwell on His love with sweetest songAnd infant voices shall proclaimTheir early blessings on His name
One of the greatest evidences of man's fallen condition is our natural pride. By our very nature, we walk around thinking we are independent and self-sufficient when n...
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October 9, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Watts, Jesus Shall Reign
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
To Him shall endless prayer be madeAnd princes throng to crown His headHis name like sweet perfume shall riseWith every morning sacrifice
How much is enough? This question is often a vexing question to the Christian conscience as we rightly recognize that God is entitled to everything we are and do. H...
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October 2, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Watts, Jesus Shall Reign, Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, devotion
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Jesus shall reign where'er the sunDoes His successive journeys runHis kingdom stretch from shore to shoreTill moons shall rise and set no more
This month at RCC we celebrate our annual Missions Conference and our hymn for the month has been chosen to reflect such a theme. Based off of Psalm 72, Jesus ...
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September 25, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, How Firm A Foundation
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for reposeI will not I will not desert to its foesThat soul though all hell should endeavor to shakeI'll never no never no never forsake
In Latin the words are recorded as "Et tu, Brute?" Translated into English it says, "You too, Brutus?" So are thought to be the fi...
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September 18, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, How Firm A Foundation
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
When through fiery trials thy pathway shall lieMy grace all-sufficient shall be thy supplyThe flames shall not hurt thee I only designThy dross to consume and thy gold to refine
"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good" (Genesis 50:20). With these words Joseph explains his worldview and h...
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September 11, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, How Firm A Foundation
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Fear not I am with thee O be not dismayedFor I am thy God I will still give thee aidI'll strengthen thee help thee and cause thee to standUpheld by My gracious omnipotent hand
"But for the grace of God there goes John Bradford." So wrote the English Reformer John Bradford who coined the familiar idiom...
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September 4, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Hymn, How Firm A Foundation, devotion
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
How firm a foundation ye saints of the LordIs laid for your faith in His excellent wordWhat more can He say than to you He hath saidTo you who for refuge to Jesus have fled
Attributed to an author modestly identified as "K," How Firm a Foundation first was simply named "Scripture Promises." And such a...
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August 28, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn, Devotional, Hymn of the Month, Neander, Be Still My Soul
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Be still my soul the hour is hast'ning onWhen we shall be forever with the LordWhen disappointment grief and fear are goneSorrow forgot love's purest joys restoredBe still my soul when change and tears are pastAll safe and blessed we shall meet at last
How long is forever? How long is eternity? It can...
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August 21, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Be Still My Soul, Schlegal
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Be still my soul when dearest friends departAnd all is darkened in the vale of tearsThen shalt thou better know His love His heartWho comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fearsBe still my soul thy Jesus can repayFrom His own fullness all He takes away
One of the worst feelings we experience as humans is...
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August 14, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Be Still My Soul, Schlegal
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Be still my soul thy God doth undertakeTo guide the future as He has the pastThy hope thy confidence let nothing shakeAll now mysterious shall be bright at lastBe still my soul the waves and winds still knowHis voice who ruled them while He dwelt below
One of the marks of a great author is when they p...
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August 7, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Be Still My Soul, Schlegal
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Be still my soul the Lord is on thy sideBear patiently the cross of grief or painLeave to thy God to order and provideIn ev'ry change He faithful will remainBe still my soul thy best thy heav'nly FriendThrough thorny ways leads to a joyful end
Last month we saw a hymn that was based off of Psalm 46, a...
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July 31, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, A Mighty Fortress, Luther
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
A mighty fortress is our GodA sword and shield victoriousHe breaks the cruel oppressor's rodAnd wins salvation gloriousThe old satanic foeHas sworn to work us woeWith craft and dreadful mightHe arms himself to fightOn earth he has no equal
Though there are a number of verses to A Mighty Fortress, this...
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July 24, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Devotional, A Mighty Fortress, Hymn of the Month, Hymn, Luther
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
That word above all earthly pow'rsNo thanks to them abidethThe Spirit and the gifts are oursThru Him who with us sidethLet goods and kindred goThis mortal life alsoThe body they may killGod's truth abideth stillHis kingdom is forever
"At the end of the day" "When all is said and done" "What it all add...
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July 17, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, A Mighty Fortress, Luther
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
And tho' this world with devils filledShould threaten to undo usWe will not fear for God hath willedHis truth to triumph thru usThe prince of darkness grimWe tremble not for himHis rage we can endureFor lo his doom is sureOne little word shall fell him
C.S. Lewis famously wrote in his classic The Scre...
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July 10, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, A Mighty Fortress, Luther
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Did we in our own strength confideOur striving would be losingWere not the right Man on our sideThe Man of God's own choosingDost ask who that may beChrist Jesus it is HeLord Sabaoth His nameFrom age to age the sameAnd He must win the battle
Psalm 46 was a favorite of Martin Luther, the Reformer who w...
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July 3, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: A Mighty Fortress, Luther, Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
A mighty fortress is our GodA bulwark never failingOur helper He amid the floodOf mortal ills prevailingFor still our ancient foeDoth seek to work us woeHis craft and pow'r are greatAnd armed with cruel hateOn earth is not his equal
"Next to the Word of God, music deserves the highest praise." So wrot...
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June 26, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Hymn, Crown Him With Many Crowns
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Crown Him the Lord of yearsThe Potentate of timeCreator of the rolling spheresIneffably sublimeAll hail Redeemer hailFor Thou hast died for meThy praise shall never never failThroughout eternity
"How big is God?" a toddler innocently asks. How do you answer? You could point to his omnipresence and not...
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June 19, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Crown Him With Many Crowns
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Crown Him the Lord of loveBehold His hands and sideRich wounds yet visible aboveIn beauty glorifiedNo angel in the skyCan fully bear that sightBut downward bends each burning eyeAt mysteries so bright
"Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends" (John 15:13). Sac...
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June 12, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Crown Him With Many Crowns
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Crown Him the Lord of lifeWho triumphed o'er the graveAnd rose victorious in the strifeFor those He came to saveHis glories now we singWho died and rose on highWho died eternal life to bringAnd lives that death may die
The title "Lord" is used quite a bit in the church and in Christian circles. And ri...
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June 5, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Crown Him With Many Crowns, Bridges, Thring, Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Crown Him with many crownsThe Lamb upon His throneHark how the heavenly anthem drownsAll music but its ownAwake my soul and singOf Him who died for theeAnd hail Him as thy matchless KingThrough all eternity
"and on his head are many diadems" (Revelation 19:12). With these words the Apostle John tried ...
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May 29, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Wesley, Charles Wesley, And Can It Be
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
No condemnation now I dreadJesus and all in Him is mineAlive in Him my living HeadAnd clothed in righteousness divineBold I approach th'eternal throneAnd claim the crown through Christ my ownAmazing love how can it beThat Thou my God shouldst die for me
We've noted before in another Hymn of the Month ...
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May 22, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Wesley, Charles Wesley, And Can It Be
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Long my imprisoned spirit layFast bound in sin and nature's nightThine eye diffused a quickening rayI woke the dungeon flamed with lightMy chains fell off my heart was freeI rose went forth and followed TheeAmazing love how can it beThat Thou my God shouldst die for me
In Acts 12 we read of a time the...
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May 15, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Wesley, Charles Wesley, And Can It Be
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
He left His Father's throne aboveSo free so infinite His graceEmptied Himself of all but loveAnd bled for Adam's helpless race'Tis mercy all immense and freeFor O my God it found out meAmazing love how can it beThat Thou my God shouldst die for me
What is the greatest miracle ever? Perhaps the splitti...
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May 8, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Wesley, Charles Wesley, And Can It Be
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
'Tis mystery all th'Immortal diesWho can explore His strange designIn vain the firstborn seraph triesTo sound the depths of love divine'Tis mercy all let earth adoreLet angel minds inquire no moreAmazing love how can it beThat Thou my God shouldst die for me
Mystery is one of the hallmarks of Christia...
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May 1, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Wesley, Charles Wesley, And Can It Be, Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
And can it be that I should gainAn interest in the Savior's bloodDied He for me who caused His painFor me who Him to death pursuedAmazing love how can it beThat Thou my God shouldst die for meAmazing love how can it beThat Thou my God shouldst die for me
In 1707 Charles Wesley was born into a large fa...
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April 24, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Be Thou My Vision
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
High King of heavenWhen vict'ry is wonMay I reach heaven's joysO bright heaven's SunHeart of my own heartWhatever befallStill be my visionO Ruler of all
There is a common misconception that the Christian life is the "blessed" life. While it certainly is not wrong to say that, what is often wrong is ho...
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April 17, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Be Thou My Vision
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Riches I heed notNor man's empty praiseThou mine inheritanceNow and alwaysThou and Thou onlyBe first in my heartHigh King of heavenMy treasure Thou art
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:21). With these words Jesus sums up an important reality of the human heart. Wh...
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April 10, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Be Thou My Vision
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Be Thou my wisdomBe Thou my true WordI ever with TheeAnd Thou with me LordThou my great FatherI Thy true sonThou in me dwellingAnd I with Thee one
One of the most famous pictures Jesus drew for our minds is found in John 15 where Jesus talks of the vine and the branches. He says, "I am the vine; you a...
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April 3, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Be Thou My Vision, Hymn of the Month, Hymn, Conference
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Be Thou my visionO Lord of my heartNaught be all else to meSave that Thou artThou my best thoughtBy day or by nightWaking or sleepingThy presence my light
The reports vary. Some say that Be Thou My Vision was written in Ireland in the 8th century, others put it as early in the 6th century. During that...
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March 27, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Praise to the Lord, Praise to the Lord the Almighty, Neander
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Praise to the LordO let all that is in me adore HimAll that hath life and breathCome now with praises before HimLet the amen sound from His people againGladly forever adore Him
The English word "worship" means "worth-ship", or "to ascribe worth." When we worship our Lord we are proclaiming how valuabl...
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March 20, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Praise to the Lord the Almighty, Neander
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Praise to the Lord Who doth prosperThy work and defend theeSurely His goodness and mercy here daily attend theePonder anew what the Almighty can doIf with His love He befriend thee
Solomon, the wisest man to ever live (besides Christ) opens his book of Ecclesiastes with this question: "What does man g...
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March 13, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Praise to the Lord the Almighty, Neander
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Praise to the Lord Who over all thingsSo wondrously reignethShelters thee under His wingsYea so gently sustainethHast thou not seen how thy desires ever have beenGranted in what He ordaineth
How big is God? Our children sing, "My God is so big; so strong and so mighty; there's nothing my God cannot do...
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March 6, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Praise to the Lord, Praise to the Lord the Almighty, Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Neander
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Praise to the Lord the AlmightyThe King of creationO my soul praise HimFor He is thy health and salvationAll ye who hear now to His temple draw nearPraise Him in glad adoration
Joachim Neander was born in 1650 in Bremen, Germany, which means that he lived in the aftermath of the Reformation. His testi...
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February 27, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Bancroft, Before the Throne
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Before the Throne of God Above only originally included three verses. Vikki Cook wrote a fourth verse in the 1990's, but it is so rarely sung that we are instead going to consider an overview of this treasured song today.
In 2007 Bob Kauflin wrote of how this song came to be on his blog. The first tim...
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February 20, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Bancroft, Before the Throne
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Behold Him there the risen LambMy perfect spotless righteousnessThe great unchangeable I AmThe King of glory and of graceOne with Himself I cannot dieMy soul is purchased with His bloodMy life is hid with Christ on highWith Christ my Saviour and my GodWith Christ my Saviour and my God
With the third v...
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February 14, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Uncategorized | Tags: cancellation
The worship service and Sunday School hour have been cancelled for Sunday, February 15 due to weather. At this point the 2:42 Service will still happen at 6:00 pm....
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February 13, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Uncategorized | Tags: cancellation
The Men's Breakfast scheduled for Saturday 2/14 has been cancelled due to the weather....
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February 13, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Before the Throne, Bancroft
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
When Satan tempts me to despairAnd tells me of the guilt withinUpward I look and see Him thereWho made an end to all my sinBecause the sinless Saviour diedMy sinful soul is counted freeFor God the Just is satisfiedTo look on Him and pardon meTo look on Him and pardon me
Perhaps one of the greatest str...
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February 6, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Devotional, Hymn, Bancroft, Before the Throne
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Before the throne of God aboveI have a strong and perfect pleaA great High Priest whose name is LoveWho ever lives and pleads for meMy name is graven on His handsMy name is written on His heartI know that while in heav'n He standsNo tongue can bid me thence departNo tongue can bid me thence depart
Bef...
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January 30, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Amazing Grace, Hymn of the Month, Newton, Devotional
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
When we've been there ten thousand yearsBright shining as the sunWe've no less days to sing God's praiseThan when we first begun
What is the meaning of life? Contrary to the common picture of finding a guru on a mountaintop to get an answer to such a question, the Bible makes it very clear that the pu...
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January 23, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Amazing Grace, Hymn of the Month, Newton, Devotional
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Through many dangers toils and snaresI have already come'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus farAnd grace will lead me home
If anyone knew of "dangers, toils, and snares," it would have been John Newton. He saw, experienced, and caused a lot of suffering during his days aboard slave-trading ships. Whe...
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January 16, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Amazing Grace, Hymn of the Month, Newton, Devotional
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
The Lord has promised good to meHis Word my hope securesHe will my shield and portion beAs long as life endures
"You're only as good as your word" is an adage almost all of us have heard. It is meant to inspire trustworthiness and dependability. It has proven itself true time and time again as we see ...
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January 9, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Amazing Grace, Hymn of the Month, Newton, Devotional
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fearAnd grace my fears relievedHow precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed
We usually think of fear as being a bad thing. We all have our particular "phobias" that plague us in life. However, biblically speaking, fear can be a bad thing and sometimes...
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January 2, 2015
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Amazing Grace, Hymn of the Month, Newton, Devotional
Every Friday in 2015 we consider a verse from our "Hymn of the Month."
Amazing grace how sweet the soundThat saved a wretch like meI once was lost but now am foundWas blind but now I see
Some of the most famous words ever penned in the English language begin with "Amazing grace." Written in the 1770's by former slave ship captain John Newton, Amazing Grace is widely cons...
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December 26, 2014
by Bryan Wolff
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Hymn of the Month | Tags: Hymn of the Month, Hymn
In 2014 we enjoyed reading through the Bible together as a church as many of us followed the One Year Bible reading schedule together. We will still be making those schedules available for next year for those who would like to do it again.
In 2015 we want to enjoy the wonderful fellowship we experienced through a shared reading plan, but this year seek to do that by focus...
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November 25, 2014
by Bryan Wolff
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All church activities for today (November 25) have been canceled due to weather conditions....
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