The Joy of Open Access: Crossway’s ESV in the Public Domain
In a world where access to Scripture can be limited by copyright restrictions, Crossway’s decision...
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Author: Michael Coughlin
A Night to Remember
Tonight, Wesley and I visited the nursing home where our church ministers one Sunday afternoon per...
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Can Christians be Fat?
My conviction from studying the Word of God concerning self control has helped me, by the power of grace, to make changes in my life which are allowing my outward body to appear more of a man who has self-control. I am still a work in progress!
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How To Balance Evangelism and Family
The Great Commission of the church of God in Jesus Christ is to make disciples of all nations (Mt...
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Thoughts on Mocking and Sharp Rebukes
I think that there is much humility we need and wisdom to be gained as we proclaim the gospel and...
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Rightly Dividing
This is a guest post by Pastor Nahum O’ Brien Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a...
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Giveaway: CSB Explorer Bible for Kids
As you probably know, bloggers are often given opportunities to review products in exchange for...
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Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 5)
If you haven’t read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing, prioritization, taking...
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Do You Support Missions?
Benjamin Candee is one of my friends and colaborers in the gospel ministry. He recently provided...
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Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 4)
If you haven’t read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing, prioritization, and...
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Lifemark: Movie Review and Giveaway!
Synopsis David’s comfortable world is turned upside down when his birthmother unexpectedly reaches...
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Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 3)
If you haven’t read the previous posts in this series on rejoicing and prioritization, they...
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Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 2)
If you haven’t read the previous post in this series on rejoicing, it may be helpful....
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Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 31
Our church does a call to worship each week. This week I created one by adapting the text of Psalm 31 into direct communication to my congregation. I offer it below for your edification and to use as you please. May it cause you to worship Christ!
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Overwhelmed? Just Do These Five Things! (part 1)
There’s No Simple Formula Look, I’m sorry if the title offended you. Of course, the...
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Suffering Saints Seek a Savior!
I’m preaching about Jonah’s prayer in chapter 2 of the prophecy of Jonah. I noticed a...
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Book Review: How Can We Rescue Those Being Taken Away to Death?
Brett A. Baggett, Dusty Deevers, and James Silberman: Rescue Those: How Can We Rescue Those Being...
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Book Review: Ann Judson: A Life of Self-Denial
Chapel Library’s booklet, Ann Judson: A Life of Self-Denial is the perfect length. It gives just enough information to make someone interested in reading a larger work about this dear saint, yet also gain an appreciation for Ann and learn from her life without a large investment.
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Thou Shalt Not Steal
Here are some of my thoughts on the eighth commandment from my final sermon on Exodus 20:15....
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How Children Ought to Behave to Obey The Fifth Commandment
The following is an outline of some of the practical responsibilities of children to their...
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Reminders About Disciplining Children
Discipline is Good and Christian Here are some things that help me when I have to consider how to...
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Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
If a person changes their life because they change their thinking, apart from salvation in Christ and the renewing of the Holy Spirit, (although those changes may be positive changes), it is not the church’s purpose to help people better their lives simply by better thinking. It is her purpose to preach God’s Word to people and let them fall under the conviction of the Holy Spirit where the only real helpful change to a soul occurs (Phil 3).
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What Causes You to Sin?
Men will either sin or not sin—erupt with anger or remain in control—based on what is in them already, not what is introduced from the outside. It’s not your kid’s fault that you got angry; it’s not your wife’s fault you’re irritable; nor is it that scantily dressed woman’s fault that you lusted. You sin against our holy God because you want to sin—and the environment around you simply gives you an excuse.
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Quick Thoughts on Bethel Redding California
Bad Theology Take Here’s a screenshotted FB post where someone quoted Kris Vallotton (from...
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Catechize Yo’ Babies
One of the foundational principles of the Reformed™ Christian religion is the use of...
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