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He Descended Into Hell?

Perhaps you too have wondered what it means that Christ “descended into hell.” There is no Scripture that speaks of a literal descent into hell, so what are we to make of this?...

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Is Church REALLY Necessary?

I mean it. If it's not necessary let's cancel all of our services, board up the windows, lock the doors, and send everyone on their merry way. Sure, Christians have been gathering together to hear the Word read and preached, to sing with grace in their hearts, and observe the sacraments for over two thousand years. But if it's not necessary let's be the first generation to...

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An Old Faith For A New Year

There is so much anticipation and preparation for Christmas that it is often not well reflected on both beforehand, and definitely not after. One might say we have an entire Advent season that build and builds, yet what happens on December 26? Our attention so quickly shifts to a new year and what new things we want to achieve or perhaps change. Yet it might behoove us, to...

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Building Campaign: Path to Building a Strong Church

Recently one of my pastor friends came for a visit, and the church where he pastors is beginning a capital campaign in order to build a church building on newly......

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How Do I 'Count It All Joy"?

On Sunday morning in Hebrews 11, we recently learned about the severe test that the Lord sent to Abraham by asking him to offer his son Isaac. The testing of faith is a......

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Crisis of Christmas: As Far as the Curse is Found

As you read this article hopefully you are well into the Christmas Season with decorations, presents, and songs. This truly is a wonderful time......

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Strength to Strength Devotional Series: The Parables of Jesus

"Blessed are those whose strength is in you,in whose heart are the highways to Zion.As they go through the Valley of Baca,they make it a place of springs;the early rain also covers it with pools.They go from strength to strength;each one appears before God in Zion."Psalm 84:5-7 "Strength to Strength" is a weekly devotional series designed to encourage you in your spirit...

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Strength to Strength Series: Blueprints for Christian Growth

"Blessed are those whose strength is in you,in whose heart are the highways to Zion.As they go through the Valley of Baca,they make it a place of springs;the early rain also covers it with pools.They go from strength to strength;each one appears before God in Zion."Psalm 84:5-7 We are continuing the weekly "Strength to Strength" series this summer with a new topic cal...

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The Women of Christmas

Once again it is that time of year! Hard to believe that another year has passed, and we are once again celebrating the Christmas season.......

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SHOW forth the love of Christ: Purpose Statement

The last few months in these monthly articles we have been looking at the new purpose statement that we hope will define what we are trying to achieve as a church. The statement reads as following:...

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