Tag: pastor
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Christians, Judge Portrayers
James 4:12 There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another? 1 Corinthians 4:3,4 3. “But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment: yea, I judge not mine own self.” 4. “For I know nothing…
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Who’s Condemning Whom?
Romans 8:1 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” NOW: at this time, the present CONDEMNATION: adverse, damnatory sentence; verdict Churches, pastors, deacons, and christians have their own mathematical grading system tucked neatly away in their glaring eyes of sinless…
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Personal Responsibility
Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” Be sure, church member, that what you hear from the pulpit isn’t preferential preaching. Study to shew thyself approved. There is a difference between…
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Quick and Powerful
Quick and Powerful – Here are some great verses to feed the flock. Oh, how we need to get back to the basics. My heart is full and overflowing as I consider those who’ve gone astray and have no shepherd that care for them. Luke 15:3-7 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And when he hath found it,…
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Stephen, Our Powerful Example
Great study in Acts this evening! The more I study Acts in our home Bible study group the more that I’m convinced that our churches need to revive the basics as laid out in Acts. Stephen did great wonders, was full of wisdom, and spoke with wisdom so the naysayers were not able to…
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Sinners Fulfilling God’s Will
Psalm 17:8 “Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings,” Acts 13:22 “And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man…
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Divorce – Scholarly Evidence
Divorce – Scholarly Evidence – As I study the issue of divorce and Christian service it becomes more clear that this sensitive issue needs attention on a grand scale in our churches. Why? Because the calling of God upon the life of many men has become an unstudied issue for pastors and deacon boards. Thus,…
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Local Church Reboot
Local Church Reboot – It has become clear, as we are going through Acts verse by verse, that local churches need a reboot. The church has strayed and many have forgotten their first love. It would be beneficial, prudent and edifying for churches to open Acts and consider themselves in class 101. We all need…
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Divorce and Christian Service Final
Admonition Well, if you are a local Independent Fundamental Baptist, these 12 posts on divorce may have caught your attention. This issue has burned in me for many years and I will continue to share what I have learned from God’s Word. What I share in the coming days may be very polarizing and I’m…
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The Necessity of a Watchman
As I was reading in Ezekiel 33 this morning verse 6 jumped out and took hold of me. Before I get to that, I must say that this past week has been a week encumbered by emotions. As my family and I continue to strive toward the prize of our calling we are met with…