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October 17 – Appreciate Those Who Lead

Isaiah 50-52 1 Thessalonians 5 “Now, brothers and sisters, we ask you to appreciate those who work hard among you, who lead you in the Lord and teach you. Respect them with a very special love because of the work … Continue reading

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October 12 – Lists of Sins, or Hearts of Love?

Isaiah 39-40 Colossians 4 “Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity. When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer … Continue reading

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September 11 – Let’s Get Everything Out in the Open

Proverbs 10-12 2 Corinthians 4 “If the Good News that we preach is hidden, it is hidden only to those who are lost. The devil who rules this world has blinded the minds of those who do not believe. They … Continue reading

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March 28 – Becoming a Citizen of the Kingdom of God

Judges 4-6 Luke 4:31-44 “At daybreak, Jesus went to a lonely place, but the people looked for him. When they found him, they tried to keep him from leaving. But Jesus said to them, ‘I must preach about God’s kingdom … Continue reading

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November 26 – Advent

Psalm 122; Genesis 6:11-22; Matthew 24:1-22 I grew up loving the Cubs. Friends who wanted to poke fun at me over the past few years would post a picture of a wagon train with the caption “Pictures of the last … Continue reading

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July 2 – Christians in a Political World

Psalm 66:1-9; Zechariah 14:10-21; Luke 9:1-6 I guess it depends on who you are with when the statement comes up: would Jesus be a Republican or a Democrat. If you are among a cultural group that traditionally votes Democrat, Jesus … Continue reading

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November 8 – Qualities of Leaders

Titus 1; Jeremiah 13-14; Psalm 125 Church leaders have a huge responsibility. They are to lead the church in obeying and following God. As a result, there are high expectations of a leader. “For a bishop must be blameless, as … Continue reading

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November 8 – Not All Preachers are Paid

2 Timothy 4; Jeremiah 11-12; Psalm 124 When you watch a close football game amazing things can happen. The team that’s down by four points has less than three minutes to play. They haven’t scored since the defense ran an … Continue reading

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