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2013 Men’s Conference Highlights
This past weekend we experienced yet another amazing Men’s Conference hosted by Mansfield Baptist Temple. The theme was Expect A Victory, based on 1 Samuel 17:48 where David faced Goliath and “ran toward the army to meet the Philistine.” Four tremendous preachers challenged us men with powerful, heartfelt messages from the Word of God. Here…
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Seeking God – Like David
Prayer is at the core of the Christian’s life, and at the core of a church’s ministry. Much can be done without prayer (and sadly, it often is), but it is done in the flesh, trusting in talent, skill and determination. But not seeing the power and glory of Almighty God. If we are going…
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The Faith of Countless Heroes (video)
The following is a link to the conclusion of Pastor Rick’s sermon series on Hebrews 11: Faith’s Heroes.
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Observations from the Ancient Mission Field
During our recent trip to the Holy Land, God allowed my wife and I to personally experience, not just the lands where our Lord walked, but also the lands of pioneer missions in Greece, the Aegean Sea and the coast of Turkey. As a missionary kid and former missionary, I cannot describe how thrilling it…
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I would love your feedback!
As I move forward to publish different sermon series into book form, I would love to hear from you as to which sermon series you would find most helpful to have in book format. I welcome any additional comments below. Thanks!
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The Gospel In A Multicultural World
Romans 1:16 I believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the most powerful force on earth. I believe that Paul’s words in Romans 1:16 are true. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation, but not to any particular nationality, ethnic group or social class, but to “everyone that believeth,” whether they be Jew…
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The Vitality of Discipleship and Training
As a former second-generation missionary I can’t help but compare ministry on the foreign field to ministry in the United States. There are so many things that are considered fundamental and assumed in missionary work, but are often neglected in established works “at home.” One area that comes to mind is that of discipleship…
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Idols in Ministry
Last Sunday I preached on the second of the Ten Commandments: Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image (Ex. 20:5). It was a challenge addressing the issue of idolatry, which penetrates us all deeply in one way or another (Watch the video at www.vandaliabaptist.org). God challenges us to expose and destroy, not just physical…
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Challenging Your Faith In 2013
We know that when the new year is approaching, or has just begun, it is time to set goals for the coming year. This is especially true for those of us serving the Lord in ministry. But many times, for whatever reason, we fall back into neutral, repeat the same goals and objectives that we…
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Start Your Sermon Prep Early!
Preachers are well aware of the mounting pressure that builds throughout the week as Sunday approaches. Yes, there are many details to orchestrate for the weekend services and activities, but it all pales in comparison to the weight of sermon delivery. God’s people come to His house to hear from Him and His Word. And…
Rick Washburn, Jr.
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