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Matt 15: Religion is Outside In, Christianity is Inside Out (pt3 of 3)

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21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” 24 He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” 25 The woman came and knelt before him.… Read more

Matthew 5:17-48: Having Love for Your Enemies is the Litmus Test (pt3 of 4)

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This is the difference between justification and sanctification. The moment you accept Christ, the grace of God comes into your life and you are justified, legally pronounced righteous before God in Christ. But, as you grow in grace, you are sanctified, changed as you abide with Christ. And over time, you become more “righteous.” It’s like orphans when they are first adopted.… Read more

Rick Warren: How will your church know it’s time for a change?

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Here is a good little article from Pastor Rick Warren of Saddleback. Pastor, your church still has an audience to reach. But you may have to change your structure to reach that audience effectively. Jesus said in Matthew 9:17: “No one puts new wine into old wineskins. For the old skins would burst from the pressure, spilling the wine and ruining the skins.… Read more