Tag: pastor
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FundaPreference
FundaPreference – Thought for the day Pastor, Evangelist, Preacher, Teacher If you teach your preferences, then have enough guts to tell those in your spiritual care the difference between preferences and fundamentals. -FUNDAPREFERENCES- Pastors and Evangelists come and go, but the damage poured out upon a church and those striving to learn God’s Word is…
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Spiritual Separation or Preference
Spiritual Separation or Preference? It is of great concern that our churches are filled with preaching based on preference. That is, a pastor, deacon, evangelist, or teacher may interfere with the autonomy of a home by pushing their preference instead of what is clearly supported by God’s Word. Furthermore, the personal preferences of a church…
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When I Was A Child
When I Was A Child – The Bible teaches us in 1 Corinthians 13:11 “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” As I have grown both physically and spiritually it has…
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One Wife
One Wife – 1 Timothy 3:2 “A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;“ This verse has been a hotbed of discussion since I was a lad. Why is that? The reason is simple — Line up 10 Pastors and they…
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Such As Keep
Such As Keep – Sometimes as Christians we overlook the obvious in God’s Word, as this allows us to protect what we “think we know.” However, the phrase in Psalm 25:10 “unto such as keep” was raised up from the page by the Holy Spirit. The whole verse says this, “All the paths of the LORD [are]…
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IFB and Divorce
IFB and Divorce – I hate to beat a dead horse, but this is worthy of brief attention. Firing with a shotgun here, not a rifle If the shoe fits, wear it The post at https://brucegerencser.net/2015/03/cindy-schaap-daughter-of-jack-hyles-divorces-convicted-felon-jack-schaap/ mentions the IFB and divorce. Although the author claims atheism, one of his statements allow for the necessary chastisement…
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613 Commandments
613 Commandments – I don’t have the 613 OT commandments memorized; do you? JewFAQ.org 613 OT Commandments 2 Timothy 3:16 “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” Matthew 5:17 “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the…
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Life Verses for Pastors
A simple thought today from God’s Word, but it is extremely powerful. In addition, if the verses are yielded to and practiced, selfishness will be scattered and selflessness will be embraced. Before sharing 3 focus verses for all Pastors, consider this verse: Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper…
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Ichabod
There are a plethora of links speeding across the web that include a headline about The Grove United Methodist Church. If the story is true, this so-called church needs more than a program focusing on the younger demographic. Apparently, in a memo summarizing a Dec. 12 meeting, Wetterstrom said the church could soon die, saying,…
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Repentance, Faith, Belief
A few simple comments about this hang-up with many Baptists: Repentance, Faith, and Belief cannot be separated! Don’t beat the puplpit about one without the others. It’s imperative to not advance your Christian walk with a one dimensional approach to theology. To pick one word, phrase, thought or verse from God’s Word, and hang your…