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What Easter Says To You
Have you ever gone somewhere, or maybe watched an event or a show on TV, that everybody is going nuts over, and you’re there thinking, “I don’t get it”? “Other people are so excited about it, but what’s the big deal?” That’s how I feel when I watch NASCAR. That’s how some people feel when…
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Dirty Hands and Broken Hearts
The well-known parable of the Good Samaritan reminds us that the Lord’s work is not about a social club, but a rescue mission. Click here to watch the video
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Three Growing Trends In World Missions
It is fascinating to observe the changes that are occurring in world missions, both in the United States and around the world. The ever-changing realities of the world we are seeking to reach with the Gospel are forcing pastors and churches to have to re-think their strategies to accomplish our God-given mission. As fundamental Baptists,…
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What are you reading?
“What are you reading?” I get asked this question from time to time, from friends, colleagues, or church members. It is usually asked by someone who is an active reader themselves. I have often read the statement: “Leaders are readers, and readers are leaders.” Whether that is necessarily true or not, I am a strong…
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Getting To Know Our Shepherd Through Prayer – Part 1
Psalm 23 One of the beautiful things about prayer is that it allows us to get to know the LORD. Maybe not when our prayers are just long “wish lists” or special orders that we place in God’s inbox. But when you and I spend time with our Father, our Abba, our Daddy, opening our…
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How I Make It Through Leviticus
I get it. Reading through Leviticus is tough. Real tough. In fact, as you read it, your mind is probably wandering off to other things, fighting the urge to turn to more enjoyable portions of Scripture, while struggling with guilt that you aren’t really engaged or enjoying God’s Word. I get it. In fact,…
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Multiply: God’s Plan For His People
In a recent message, I opened my heart on a topic that has been building inside of me for a very long time. The concept is not mine; it’s Biblical. The terms are not mine; they’re adopted from others. But as I seek God’s direction for the future of my leadership, and the church God…
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4 Reasons Why I Delegate Preaching
It’s that time of year when I invite other seasoned preachers to bring God’s Word to our congregation in a more extended way, through a series of messages. I may do so at different times throughout the year, but in January, it is more focused than at any other time of the year. Why is…
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Remember Where The True Battle Is
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Ephesians 6:12 As you and I face the trials and adversities of life, it is very challenging to keep the right perspective. We live, move, work, serve,…
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Remember Your Father’s Heart
Luke 11:5-13 Have you ever heard anyone ask, “Do you know who you’re talking to?” Or simply say, “Remember who you’re talking to.” Every once in a while we need people to remind us of who we are are talking to. Maybe we are talking to our parents, our boss, a police officer, or the…
Rick Washburn, Jr.
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