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Back To The Basics
Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2024 (message contributor)
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1. Blessed With Every Blessing
Contributed on Jan 9, 2024
God blesses us so we will bless Him with our lives.
Blessed with Every Blessing Ephesians 1:1-14 Rev. Brian Bill January 6-7, 2024 Last week, we were blessed to be with our entire family in Virginia. It was a blast to be with our four daughters and their husbands, along with our seven grandchildren. Each morning, I got up early and went for a ...read more
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2. A Pattern For Prayer
Contributed on Jan 15, 2024
God wants us to pray so we’ll grow to know Him better.
A Pattern for Prayer Ephesians 1:15-23 Rev. Brian Bill January 13-14, 2024 How many of you grew up saying memorized prayers? • Here’s the prayer my sisters and I said at dinner time, usually at a very high rate of speed when we were hungry: “Bless us, O Lord, and these thy gifts, which we are ...read more
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3. By Grace Through Faith
Contributed on Jan 29, 2024
God saves dead sinners by His grace for His glory, leading us to deeds of service.
By Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:1-10 Rev. Brian Bill January 27-28, 2024 Last weekend, we were in the Chicago suburbs to witness our grandson Mack’s baby dedication while you heard Pastor Chris do a superb job preaching on the sanctity of life with both conviction and compassion! On Saturday, ...read more
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4. Praying Powerful Prayers
Contributed on Feb 19, 2024
God gives us more strength than we can even ask for when we fully surrender to Christ.
How to Pray with Power Ephesians 3:14-21 Rev. Brian Bill February 17-18, 2024 A young boy prayed for weeks that God would give him $100, but nothing happened. He decided to write God a letter telling Him he really needed the money. Not knowing where to send the letter, he simply used the address ...read more
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5. Breaking Down Walls
Contributed on Feb 19, 2024
Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.
Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more
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6. The Mystery Revealed
Contributed on Feb 19, 2024
Our mission is to make known the mystery and majesty of the gospel.
The Mystery Revealed Ephesians 3:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill February 10-11, 2024 A riddle is a question which requires a lot of thinking skills. To answer a riddle, one must think “outside of the box” to get the answer, which is often unexpected. Here are some examples. Q: What is orange and sounds ...read more
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7. United We Grow
Contributed on Feb 28, 2024
We all win when we walk as one.
United We Grow Ephesians 4:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill February 24-25, 2024 On Thursday, I spoke at SecondWinders and decided to honor Pastor Ed for his nearly 45 years of faithful ministry at Edgewood. Get this. Pastor Ed has now served longer than Pastor Brown, who served as Senior Pastor here for 44 ...read more
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8. Improving Your Serve
Contributed on Mar 4, 2024
No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.
Improving Your Serve Ephesians 4:7-16 Rev. Brian Bill March 2-3, 2024 Around 35 people who are new to Edgewood attended our Next Steps classes this past weekend. After summarizing our history and heartbeat, we emphasized our commitment to gathering, growing, giving, and going with the gospel. We ...read more
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9. Putting Off The Old Life
Contributed on Mar 11, 2024
Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.
Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more
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10. Living The New Life
Contributed on Mar 18, 2024
A new life in Christ must lead to a new lifestyle.
Living the New Life Ephesians 4:25-32 Rev. Brian Bill March 16-17, 2024 A man went to see his doctor in a state of high anxiety. “Doctor,” he said, “you have to help me. I’m dying. Everywhere I touch it hurts. I touch my head and it hurts. I touch my leg and it hurts. I touch my stomach and ...read more
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11. Marriage Matters
Contributed on Apr 14, 2024
If you want your marriage to matter, live out your role and responsibilities.
Marriage Matters Rev. Brian Bill Ephesians 5:21-33 April 13-14, 2024 I heard about what happened at a golden wedding anniversary party for a couple. The husband was very moved by the occasion and wanted to share his feelings with his wife. She was hard of hearing, however, and often ...read more
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12. Redeeming The Time
Contributed on Apr 14, 2024
Christians are to conduct themselves carefully in a corrupt culture.
Redeeming the Time Ephesians 5:15-21 Rev. Brian Bill April 6-7, 2024 Last weekend was an amazing time of expressive worship and exposition of the Word during our Good Friday and Easter services. This place was packed on Good Friday as Pastor Kyle and Pastor Chris, along with our youth and young ...read more
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13. Training Young Disciples
Contributed on Apr 22, 2024
The task of parenting is to train young disciples.
Training Young Disciples Ephesians 6:1-4 Rev. Brian Bill April 20-21, 2024 I came across some letters children wrote to their pastor. • I know God loves everybody, but He never met my sister. Yours Sincerely, Arnold.” • “Are there any devils on earth? I think there may be one in my class. ...read more
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14. Finding Strength In The Lord
Contributed on May 30, 2024
Stand against Satan in the strength of the Lord.
Finding Strength in the Lord Ephesians 6:10-13 Rev. Brian Bill May 25-26, 2024 This past week, I watched a few segments from a documentary called, “Deadly Hunters.” I was hooked after reading the synopsis: “Earth is home to fearsome creatures armed to the teeth and in possession of a predatory ...read more
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15. Being Bold In The Battle
Contributed on Jun 4, 2024
Begin every day by putting on the armor of God.
Being Bold in the Battle Ephesians 6:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2024 After one of the services last weekend, Lindsey Laud, who teaches first grade at Quad Cities Christian School, shared with me that the students in kindergarten through fifth grade have been reciting a statement about the ...read more