LIVING AND SHARING THE GOSPEL
OPENING COMMENTS The theme for this week is bold approaches. Is God really that loving, that good, to embrace us in our mess? Are we bold enough to try living in our integrity, without shame, even when we know our best efforts to love others fall short? Are we really lovable in our imperfection? […]
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Practical Applications of Eternal Security Eternal security has significant implications for daily life, shaping a believer’s: Â Assurance and Confidence: Knowing they are eternally secure, believers can face life’s challenges with confidence and hope. (1 John 5:13) Â Freedom from Fear: No fear of losing salvation frees believers to focus on loving God and
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PURPOSE OF MEETING … To develop A VISION STATEMENT and A MISSION STATEMENT GUIDING QUESTIONS … Who are we? What are we? Why are we? How are we to do what we need to do? Here are definitions and examples of vision, mission, and core values specifically relating to a church body: Vision:Â
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FIRST MESSAGE The Midas Touch  Jeff Broadnax Program Transcript … In Greek mythology, Midas was a king who was obsessed with riches. After doing a good deed for the god Dionysus, King Midas was granted whatever he wished as a reward. The king asked for everything he
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OPENING COMMENTS The theme for this week is being in the image of God. Our main message for today (via the interactive sermon) is based on a passage in Hebrews that reminds us of the importance of Man in God’s plan. The Lectionary Notes (at the end of the post) orients us to God’s perspective about
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INTRODUCTION A. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at some Bible passages that support the doctrine of eternal security, which has given rise to the phrase “once saved, always saved” — the idea being that once a person has been saved, he/she cannot lose that salvation. B. Last week, we looked at
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OPENING COMMENTS FIRST MESSAGE Introduction to the Book of Hebrews … courtesy of PTM/CWR Leviticus to Hebrews—the Link to Christ: Christ’s life, ministry and atoning death was foreshadowed by Leviticus. This is apparent from Jesus’ own words—quoting the second greatest commandment from Leviticus (19:18; compare Mt 22:39) — and the letters
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OPENING COMMENTS In the season of Ordinary Time, just like in every season, we are reliant upon God. Thankfully, we can trust God to give us aid when we need it. This week’s theme is God our help. In James, we are told about the power of prayer. Finally, in the Mark passage, we are
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INTRODUCTION A. There are some who believe “once saved, always saved” … that a believer cannot lose his/her salvation. B. On the other hand, there are Christians who believe that a Christians can lose his/her salvation.  C. So, which view is correct? Can a true believer lose salvation? … OR … Is the statement
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Welcome to what I’m now referring to as our Wednesday HUDDLE (instead of Preverb). Those who are familiar with NFL — and other sports — will know what a huddle is — It’s a time when players of a team come together and embrace before the start of a game. Well, for us, the game
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