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Ian

Disciple, Baptize, Teach

Matthew 28:16–20; 1 Corinthians 1:14–25 One of the measurements of a church’s growth is the annual number of baptisms. If we were to review the church’s (and, by this, generally all American churches), the percentage is not particularly great. It certainly does not meet the…

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Ian

It's All About…

Psalm 5; 2 Corinthians 10:7–18; James 1:22–27 In this internet age, getting oneself out in front of potential employers has become a big issue. Whether it is the applicant or the HR Manager, differentiating is an issue. Out of this has come the concept of…

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Ian

Flying Free?

Isaiah 28:14–22; Luke 4:14–21 “To forgive is to set a prisoner free and discover the prisoner was you.” ― Corrie ten Boom What does it mean to be a captive? What does it mean to be free? In the ongoing COVID season this isn’t quite…

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Ian

Crossing the Line

2 Chronicles 7:12–22; 2 Kings 21:1–17; 2 Corinthians 4:7–17 A great tragedy occurs every day, babies and children are abandoned. In all grace and truth, many of the parents are truly afraid of the responsibility and their inability to fulfill it. Some of these are…

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Ian

What a Feast!

Matthew 22:1–14; John 6:53–58 When you’ve been invited to a party or some sort of celebration, have you ever received a little card that had you select from entree and/or other options? Or have you been to a buffet and been overwhelmed by the selection…

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