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Job: The Wisdom of God Revealed

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​ Preacher: Pastor Ray The question running through the book of Job is why — specifically, why is Job suffering? In anger, God finally speaks to Job and Job’s friends. In the aftermath, Job repents. Job’s friends repent. But the reason for Job’s suffering is not given. Instead, Job receives a different kind of wisdom from above.… Read more

Mars Hill Defends How Mark Driscoll’s ‘Real Marriage’ Became a Bestseller

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This article was posted in Christianity Today. Pastors need to heed Paul’s warning in 1 Tim 6:9-10, esp. megachurch pastors and their churches. These and other recent stunts are bringing Pastor Mark’s integrity into question. Recent reports telling how Mark Driscoll’s book reached the top of a bestseller list have left Mars Hill Church calling the campaign “unwise,” but not “uncommon or illegal.” Driscoll has recently faced scrutiny for citation errors in a study guide.… Read more

Matthew 6 – The Lord’s Prayer (pt2 of 4)

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Christianity is not a show, it’s not a performance lived out before men. If the way of the Pharisee is pompous, trumpet sounding ostentation, then what is the way of a Christian? It’s the way of secrecy. This is the second litmus test. A Christian knows how to cultivate a secret faith before God.… Read more

1 Cor 4 – Church Leadership: Who Should I Imitate? (pt 4 of 4)

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Paul was powerful not only because he preached the same gospel wherever he went, but also because his way of life matched what he was preaching. When there is a close correlation between what a person says and how he lives, we refer to such a person as having integrity. If there is a large gap between what we preach and our way of life, we say, that guy is all talk.… Read more

1 Cor 4 – Church Leadership: Who Should I Imitate? (pt 3 of 4)

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Okay, so that my long intro for what I really want to cover this morning. Paul says in v16, imitate me because I am your father in Christ. When it comes to discipleship, there are 2 extremes we should avoid. We should avoid–be just like me because I am your older and I am a spiritual authority in your life by virtue of my seniority in this church or my position.… Read more

Henry Blackaby Devotional: The Testimony of Others

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“Here I am. Witness against me before the LORD and before His anointed: Whose ox have I taken, or whose donkey have I taken, or whom have I cheated? Whom have I oppressed, or from whose hand have I received any bribe with which to blind my eyes? I will restore it to you.” And they said, “You have not cheated us or oppressed us, nor have you taken anything from any man’s hand.” (1 Samuel 12:3-4) There is a freedom that comes in having nothing to hide.… Read more