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Some Thoughts on Small, But Not Struggling Churches
When we first arrived in Ontario, Mike Stephens, the Wellandport preacher for over 20 years, and I were discussing my schedule for the summer. This discussion turned to the topic of small, struggling...
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Is Jesus a King Without a Kingdom?
We hear and read a good bit about the “Evangelical Right” today, especially in the area of politics. However, what may be little known to the average person, is that the doctrine of Premillennialism...
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How To Solve Church Problems
My college Bible Professor, E.V. Srygley, once quipped, “Jesus said when two or three are gathered together, I will be in their midst. I’ve found that when two or three are gathered together, there’s...
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The Modern Church Has Lost Its Purpose
“Many U.S. churches today have ‘forgotten’ their purpose, becoming entertainment-driven social organizations eager to blend in with secular culture instead of focusing on biblical discipleship” warns...
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Are You A Member of the Body Or Just A Member of the Church?
“The very word membership is of Christian origin, but it has been taken over by the world and emptied of all meaning,” wrote C. S. Lewis in one of his essays. Lewis further opined, “I am afraid that...
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God’s Vision For A Relevant Church
This past Sunday morning Norma Jean and I visited the University church in Tampa. This congregation holds a special place in our hearts. It’s the church we attended when we were dating and first...
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Is it Wrong for Churches to Cancel Services?
This question raised today reminds me of the old joke about the politician who was asked by a reporter his position on a particular issue. “Well, there are two ways to look at it,” he responded. Then...
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The Jerusalem Church: A Divine Model For the 21st Century
Our Bible reading today is Acts 2. One of the greatest chapters in the Bible. In Acts 2 we see the fulfillment of Joel 2, Isaiah 2 and Micah 4. Jesus’ promise that the kingdom of God would come with...
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An Acts 29 Church
“Can I get a volunteer to read our text this morning?” asked the Bible class teacher. Quickly a hand was raised. “Thank you. Turn to the end of the book of Acts. And begin reading chapter 29, verse...
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Is “Your Church” a “Red Door” Church?
Nancy Kennedy, religious writer for our local Citrus County Chronicle recently wrote a column entitled “Red Door Churches” that caught my eye. Kennedy relates touring a new meeting house of a church...
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