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Proclaiming the glory of God, the good news of the gospel, the lordship of Christ and the absolute authority of Scripture.
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As
a church, we are studying the importance of the 10 commandments.
Why study such an old and out of date text? All
you have to do is look around. It is patently obvious that our
society has lost its moral foundation. This highlights
the need for an exposition of the Law of God. The Law was given
by God to restrain sin. The Law reveals to lost men and women their
need of salvation, as they stand condemned before a holy God.
Believers, too, need the moral guidelines of the Law of God.
Christ reminded us us that we should love God and love our neighbor as
the fulfillment of the Law. The "Big Ten" show us how we are to
love God. 1) I love Him by keeping Him first, 2)
I love Him by worshiping with a genuine heart, 3) I love Him by
wearing His name with honor... You can listen to the sermons or read more here.
Want to see the BEAUTY of the UP? click here! (photo's by Ken Kristo)
Ever wonder what it might feel like to be "Left behind" when the Lord returns? Here is a 2 minute clip that captures it well.
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The Emerging Church, What is it?
A review of Rob Bell's book "Velvet Elvis", Pastor at Mars Hill Church in Grand Rapids . Pat
Howell (from The Bible Church of LittleRock) says: "The Emerging
Church is reacting against "Fundamentalism" and confusing it with
historic Christianity".
OR:
Listen to Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill of Seattle evaluate the Emerging Church and his own position. While I do NOT agree with everything he says, the history he gives is really interesting!
OR:
From Roger Oakland / The Church in the West is facing a huge
paradigm shift. We are being told there must be a new way to
"do church". The old ways no longer connect with a generation
nursed upon postmodernism. It is being said that if we
are to survive then we must start using the language and thinking
patterns of the current generation. The Emerging church is
considered a conversation that is "emerging" rather than a Body of
Believers standing upon truth claims and doctrinal
formulations. The Emerging Church is a reaction against the
shallowness of the Seeker movement and against the perceived arrogance
of those who believe the Bible makes definite truth claims which
should be stated in clear, authoritative propositions. read more here
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How earnestly do you
pray? This modern parable illustrates Christ's parable about
the persisitent widow. It is a touching story!
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