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I SERVE
Every year we make a call for people to renew their commitment to volunteer and serve the church through the various gifts God has given them. Last Sunday we saw hundreds of people sign up to volunteer for the church. It was an amazing sight to see people wanting to serve Jesus and love Jesus…
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3 easy steps to do the church a disservice
Here are 3 easy steps. 1. To consider yourself a member of the church but not serve the church. 2. To consider yourself a member of the church and take up space but not believe and live out the vision of the church to make disciples. 3. To consider yourself a member of the church…
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Your Pastor is not your Spiritual Butler
I was reading through the book of Judges yesterday when I came upon chapter 17 of the book where a man hired a personal priest/pastor to meet his needs spiritually. Judges 17:6-13 In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Now there was a young…
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Is Forgiveness Possible? Are you ready for the hard truth?
I have been pastoring for almost 12 years now and I have had so many chance to talk to people who have lived a life of regret. One of the most frequently asked question in my 12 years of pastoral work is this: IS FORGIVENESS REALLY POSSIBLE? Twelve years ago, if a man who have…
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Finding your preaching voice and fulfilling your ministry
You can’t be someone you are not. As much as I listen to Steven Furtick, Steve Murrell, Mark Driscoll, John Piper and Jeff Eliscupidez – I can’t be them. The seasons when I try to be them especially in their preaching style, I move out of the grace and the calling of what God has…