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Destroying The Shame
Contributed by Allister Smiley on Apr 11, 2003
INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there has been a
SUBJECT: DESTROYING THE SHAME Text: 11 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION: The dictionary defines “shame as a person or thing that brings disgrace; a feeling of distress caused by consciousness of guilt. The Pastoral Dictionary defines “shame” as a feeling which follows when a person realizes that there ...read more
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At The Cross - The Cross & Forgiveness Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2002
The Cross of Jesus tells us things we need to know, but we’re not sure we want to hear.
Several years ago, I was driving through downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. It was a 4 lane, one way street that I had traveled several times before. I was going the speed limit (maybe a little faster) when I saw the light up ahead turn yellow. I thought to myself, "I can make that light if I just speed ...read more
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The Showdown In The Desert (Matthew 4:1-11)
Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 6, 2024
After being baptized in the Jordan river, Jesus was driven into the Judean wilderness by the Holy Spirit to face forty days of hunger, thirst, and a supernatural battle with His archenemy and ours, the devil.
The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the wilderness of Judea, a barren, dry, and desolate area. It would be a place of severe testing where He would encounter the works and wiles of the devil, a real being whose aim was to try and tempt Jesus to abuse HIs power, lose His faith, or submit to the ...read more
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What Black History Means To Me
Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Feb 5, 2026
Black history is not a sidebar in America’s story; it’s a sacred chapter in God’s story. It’s chains breaking while prayers rise, faith whispered in fields, hope sung in spirituals, and courage passed down when tomorrow felt forbidden.
What Black History Means to Me Theme Scripture: Psalm 44:1 – “We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou didst in their days, in the times of old.” As Christians, we have much to consider, learn from, and celebrate during Black History Month. When President ...read more
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The Mass Deception Of "Left Behind"
Contributed by Richard David on Jan 3, 2001
An exposition of the dangers of this new theology of a pre-trib rapture. A response to the growing popularity of the "Left Behind" series, even among secular audiences and the danger of deception that its widespread acceptance holds.
As a young Christian, I was raised on “dispensationalism”, a term which comes from the Bible referring to God’s timing and how He works in different ways at different times. We had it all figured out, just like the Jews of Jesus’ day. (But wait, they missed it! Are we?) According to what is known ...read more
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This season of Lent, we journey into the wilderness with Jesus. We face our selfishness and distractions, and through prayer, fasting and generosity, choose to give them up. Perfect for Ash Wednesday services or any Lent themed service.
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