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Embracing Hope in the Midst of Revelation
Introduction In our recent sermon, we delved into the profound and often perplexing passages of Revelation 10 and 11. These chapters, filled with vivid imagery and powerful messages, remind us of God’s unwavering faithfulness and the hope we can find in Him, even in the midst of suffering and uncertainty. Understanding Revelation Through a Different…
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Understanding Revelation: Backing into the Future
Introduction The Book of Revelation often intimidates readers with its vivid imagery and apocalyptic themes. However, understanding its context and the perspective of its author, John, can transform our reading experience. In a recent sermon, we explored Revelation chapters 8 and 9, focusing on the seven trumpets and their significance. Let’s delve deeper into this…
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Resisting the Four Horsemen: Living Out Our Faith in Troubling Times
How often do you feel overwhelmed by the chaos in the world? Wars, deception, economic struggles, and disease seem to be everywhere. If you’re like me, you might wonder how to navigate these challenges while staying true to your faith. Today, we’re diving into a powerful message from Revelation 6:1-8, where we encounter the Four…
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Rediscovering the True Meaning of Worship
Introduction:In our modern church culture, the word “worship” is often thrown around with little understanding of its profound significance. We debate the styles, the instruments, and the semantics, but do we truly grasp what worship means? In a recent sermon, we delved into the essence of worship, exploring its biblical foundation and practical application in…
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A Fearless and United Church: Embracing the Revelation for Today
Introduction As we dive into the Book of Revelation, it’s essential to understand that this profound text wasn’t written to address the specific events of our time, such as those happening in 2020 or 2024. Instead, Revelation was given to the Apostle John to reveal timeless truths and to strengthen the faith of believers across…
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Make 2022 Better than 2021
I know it’s been a minute since I’ve written anything. The last post I wrote was as the realities of COVID were starting. We were still months away from hearing the infamous phrase, ‘flatten the curve’. In 2022, I want to focus on who we are becoming as individuals. Circumstances will change, but who we…
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Obscurity
I had to make a decision early on in this job. I could put my hours in and appear to be a leader and collect my paycheck and never gain leadership influence or, I could go through the long awkward path of obscurity to gain influence. It’s possible to create a platform of influence without…
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Cellphones the new cigarettes?
We’ve all seen science fiction movies that depict our earth worse than we currently live in. The cities look more polluted. It’s almost a prerequisite that our computers and machines will be ruling us. There’s an old saying, if you want an apple from an apple tree, the best time to have planted that tree…
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D I S A P P O I N T E D
What will human history say because of your pursuit of greatness? Don’t allow disappointment to crush you. Take steps to mature. Take steps to move past it and improve human history.
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Flossing changed it all.
Every night I floss my teeth. If I skip flossing my teeth, I feel horrible because I’m not taking the best care of my teeth. One of my friends who is a dentist reminds me all the time that ‘teeth are treasures, not tools.”
Marc Ulrich 