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Why Missions Trips Matter
I doubt very many people would disagree with the fact that missions trips are important. They are a positive experience for everyone involved. They are often used of God to change the course of a believer’s life and ministry. But let’s face it: planning and executing a missions trip is a lot of work. I…
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The Problem with Good Intentions
Far too often in life we think that as long as our intentions are good, everything is okay. You confront your kid about injuring his brother or sister, and they say, “I didn’t mean to! I didn’t do it on purpose!” You confront someone about gossiping, stealing, lying, or cheating, and they say, “I didn’t…
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Enquiring of God in Prayer – Every Single Time
II Samuel 5:17-25 There are many things in life (perhaps even most) about which we already know God’s will. We don’t have to pray about it … we know (moral commandments, tithing, sharing the Gospel, church attendance). But when it comes to specific decisions about which God has not specifically revealed His will, we…
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Enquiring Of God In Prayer – When Opportunity Knocks
II Samuel 2:1-4a I cannot recall how many times I have seen people jump at the first opportunity they get, only to find themselves in situations they wish they had avoided. It happens with jobs, relationships, even ministry opportunities. That is why “enquiring of God in prayer” is so vital. Let’s learn a lesson from…
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Giving … People?
We are in the early stages of an exciting ministry journey at the church where I serve. God has been leading us to begin taking steps toward planting a church in our region. And that is where we are: the beginning. I have challenged our congregation to join me in praying for God to…
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Enquiring of God in Prayer: When Your World Comes Crashing Down
I Samuel 30:1-8 Never is our faith put to the test more than when we face tragedy (tornados, fires, death). And the more unexpected the tragedy, the more it exposes what is truly in our heart, where we immediately turn. We certainly see that in the life of David. During the time of David’s…
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Easter: The Gospel’s Seal Of Authenticity
Acts 17:16-34 We live in a day and age where people want proof for everything. They are tired of being lied to, scammed, or taken for fools. This is true of government, education, science, entertainment, even religion. Today we celebrate a historical event that was God’s seal of authenticity for the Gospel message. In our…
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Facing The Financial Instability Of Missionary Life
Here’s an article from the Missionary’s Corner archives: As I recently stood before a group of fellow preachers (mostly pastors), I presented a few biblical principles to help us face the often inconsistent, unstable and uncertain income that many ministers live on. These are realities that affect pastors, evangelists, missionaries, and many Christian workers. But…
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The “Coincidence” Of Twelve Years
Here is the conclusion to Pastor Rick’s message: Learning A Lesson In Faith (Mark 5:21-43). There is something fascinating about these two stories: both make reference to twelve years. Jairus’ daughter was twelve years old when she got sick and died. The woman on the street became sick with her blood issue twelve years…
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Keys To Reaching Others For Christ
The vision of our local church is to build bridges to knowing Christ, maturing in Christ and reaching others for Christ. This third “ministry bridge” is the ultimate bridge we want to cross as Christians. But how? 1. Nurture your own relationship with Christ. If you are not in love with Jesus, passionately obeying and following Him, connected with fellow believers in…
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