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Responding to Immanuel

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Dec 232011
 
Responding to Immanuel

Luke 2:14 reads that the Heavenly Host responded to the birth of Christ by saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among … read the rest

A Social Network Christmas

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Dec 122011
 

This was shown in church yesterday.  Imagine the Christmas narrative if it took place today recorded on Facebook for posterity.

Dec 032011
 
Through Christ We Utter Our Amen

In my devotions yesterday I encountered a verse I read numerous times, it is simple and yet profound.  2 Corinthians 1:20 reads, “For all the promises of … read the rest

For Jesus Died For Me

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Oct 152011
 
For Jesus Died For Me

Doing sermon prep a couple of weeks ago I came across this prayer from Martin Luther.  I wanted to share it with you: I do … read the rest

 
Christ Was Perfectly Obedient on Our Behalf

Charles Haddon Spurgeon in his Morning and Evening devotional reminds readers that there is in fact no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, … read the rest

Jul 212011
 
There is a Fullness in Christ

John 1:16 says, “And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.”  I loved reading this morning what Charles H. Spurgeon had to say … read the rest

Christ Is In the Covenant

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May 262011
 

From Charles Haddon Spurgeon’s Morning and Evening Devotional, Spurgeon explained what it means for Christ’s followers that Christ is the sum and substance of the … read the rest

May 092011
 
Christ's cup: a preview of wrath

Here’s an excellent and profoundly insightful passage by Jonathan Edwards on Lu. 22:44, “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat … read the rest

May 072011
 
When We Confess Jesus is Lord

A great reminder from Murray Harris of what it actually means when we utter the words “Jesus is Lord.” When believers sing or recite the … read the rest

 

With the recent controversy surrounding Rob Bell’s soon-to-be-released book, Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived … read the rest