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The Sacred Honor of Service
The world usually doesn’t use the words “honor” and “service” in the same breath. The world doesn’t like to serve, and often considers it a bother and a burden rather than an honor, when it must serve. Honor, the world … Continue reading
Posted in Bible commentary, Christian Leadership, Christianity, Church Growth, New Testament
Tagged Christ, elders, examples, honor, humble, humility, ministers, preachers, service, shepherds
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SPIRITUAL MATURITY IS…
Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering growth, personal spiritual and corporate church. I’d like to wrap up this “binge” of articles on growth (at least for now) on a note of “outcomes” — what does spiritual maturity (mature … Continue reading
It’s not just what you do…
Imagine an anniversary, in which a husband walks through the door with flowers, candy, and a card and tosses them casually on the couch where his wife is sitting and says, “Happy anniversary,” in a monotone. He does sort of … Continue reading
God’s more excellent way— 1 Cor. 11-14
The Corinthian Christians had bought the world’s wisdom hook, line, and sinker and it was about to destroy the Lord’s church. In today’s reading, Paul continues to guide and direct them toward transformational living. The divine order — 1 Cor. … Continue reading
Posted in Bible commentary, Christianity, New Testament
Tagged body of Christ, church, communion, community, fellowship, gift, Lord's Supper, love, miracle, service
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When did we see you? — Matthew 23-25
Jesus is approaching the climax of His life and ministry — His sacrificial death on the cross. Up to this point He has been bold but careful — even so He has escaped a couple of times (Lk. 4:28-30, John … Continue reading
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Tagged end, eschatology, hypocrisy, immoral, service
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You’re never too lost for God — Ezekiel 33-35
Well central New England received its first snowfall of the season — with more predicted for the weekend. Some of us are delighted, others of us are groaning at the anticipated work of snow removal; but it’s all a part … Continue reading
Posted in Bible commentary, Christianity, Old Testament
Tagged David, envy, evangelism, grace, humility, leadership, servant, service, shepherds, watchman
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Key 5 to Spiritual Growth…THEY BEGAN SELLING THEIR PROPERTY AND POSSESSIONS, AND WERE SHARING THEM…
Getting involved in the work of the Lord! This is the last of a series of posts focused on personal spiritual growth, not just for new Christians, but for Christians of every “age”. We’ve used Acts 2:42-47 as a template … Continue reading →