Monthly Archives: July 2018

How To Do Church; part 2

July 31 If we are going to “do” church in a manner that pleases and honors God we must first understand that God is the Source of all true ministry. This is not how we usually think. We often proceed … Continue reading

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How To Do Church

July 30 “Let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” (Romans 14:19) We have spent the last couple of weeks talking about Christian unity (how we are all ONE in Christ Jesus – … Continue reading

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Why Should I Go To Church? Part 5

July 27 “In Him the whole structure… grows into a holy Temple in the Lord. In Him you are also being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.” (Ephesians 2:21-22) We end our discussion (of the … Continue reading

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Why Should I Go To Church? Part 4

July 26 “There are many parts, yet one Body.” (1Corinthians 12:20) I enjoy watching football. There is just something about opposing forces trying to accomplish the same goal… against each other. If you know anything about football you know that … Continue reading

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Why Should I Go to Church; part 3

July 25 “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” (Jesus – Acts 20:35) If we’ve heard it once… we’ve heard it a hundred times: “I just don’t get anything out of church.” Or “church doesn’t meet my needs.” … Continue reading

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Why Should I Go to Church; part 2

July 24 “Christ loved the Church and gave Himself up for Her …to present Her to Himself as a glorious Church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish…” (Ephesians 5:25-27) Most of us have come to a realization… the … Continue reading

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Why Should I Go to Church?

July 23 “And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.” (Hebrews 10:25) Last week, we talked about the vital importance of … Continue reading

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Psalm Nineteen

July 22 “The heavens declare the glory of God…” In this Psalm, David offers us two important ways in which God reveals Himself to us. He has revealed Himself to us in His work (namely Creation) and in His word … Continue reading

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In Search of the Missing Treasure

July 21 The story is told of a man who heard the tale of a lost pirate treasure that was thought to be buried on a piece of land near an island cave, only a few miles from his home. … Continue reading

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One Body; Part 5

July 20 “Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called… (and) maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” (from Ephesians 4:1-3) The question is often raised… IF we all believe … Continue reading

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