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Blood Covenant

January 30, 2010September 11, 2020Jim

Hebrews 13:20 mentions the “blood of an eternal covenant” which Christians readily connect with The Cross, but is there a deeper significance to this?…Continue readingBlood Covenant

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Death, Where Is Your Sting?

January 16, 2010September 11, 2020Jim

Read before dying. Some thoughts of others as they faced physical death are reveal helpful insights.…Continue readingDeath, Where Is Your Sting?

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Judas’ betrayal of Jesus set in motion a unique series of events unlike any other the universe has or will ever experience. Yet they were kicked off in the early hours of the night. Why would such significant events of history be kicked off in the deep darkness of night?…Continue readingWhen Light Defeated Darkness

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Let The Apostle Paul Help You Pray

October 20, 2009September 11, 2020Jim

It helps to see what concerned Paul, the great man of God, in prayer so we can better pray in line with God’s will and concerns.…Continue readingLet The Apostle Paul Help You Pray

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Testing By Fire Is A Good Thing

October 8, 2009September 11, 2020Jim

Most of us fear difficult circumstances because we associate them with feelings of inadequacy and potential for failure. How is it that God wants us to see them as occasions for joy?…Continue readingTesting By Fire Is A Good Thing

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Can You See Jesus Coming?

July 1, 2009September 11, 2020Jim

It’s frequently said that communion reminds Christians to think back to death of Christ and forward to His future return. Does that leave us just marking time between these events? Come with me as we explore an idea that may add another dimension, not only to communion, but also to life.…Continue readingCan You See Jesus Coming?

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Making Disciples in Community – Part 5 – Structure

February 21, 2009September 11, 2020Jim

Part 5 in the series Making Disciples

Part 5 of a series on Disciple Making in Community. What types of groups should we implement?…Continue readingMaking Disciples in Community – Part 5 – Structure

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Making Disciples in Community – Part 4 – Stragegy

February 20, 2009September 11, 2020Jim

Part 4 in the series Making Disciples

Part 4 of a series on Disciple Making in Community. It’s common to see church leaders create discipleship and membership training based on the modern secular educational system. So we have Discipleship 101, 201, 301 etc..…Continue readingMaking Disciples in Community – Part 4 – Stragegy

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Making Disciples in Community – Part 3 – A Process

February 19, 2009September 11, 2020Jim

Part 3 in the series Making Disciples

Part 3 of a series on Disciple Making in Community. Regardless of their physical age, the Scripture likens new followers of Jesus to infants who need to be brought to mature stature.…Continue readingMaking Disciples in Community – Part 3 – A Process

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Making Disciples in Community – Part 2 – The Goal

February 18, 2009September 11, 2020Jim

Part 2 in the series Making Disciples

Part 2 of a series on Disciple Making in Community. Since God expects every disciple to grow to maturity, we need to know what a mature disciple looks like! With a little bit of work, we can glean from God’s word some essential characteristics of mature disciples.…Continue readingMaking Disciples in Community – Part 2 – The Goal