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Theology: What is it and Why do We Need it?

Theology: What is it and Why ...

Now, tonight our subject is Theology, What is it and why do we need it? And I want to read two verses one from Romans chapter 6 in verse 17...

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The Fall and Recovery of Man

Man was created in the image of God. Knowledge and perfect holiness were imprest upon the very nature and faculties of his soul. He...

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THE DOOM OF SATAN’S LIE

THE DOOM OF SATAN’S LIE

                  THE DOOM OF SATAN'S LIEA strange and mysterious struggle is going on within our world. It affects our whole Society, not...

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Navigating Grief and Faith: Wh...

This article is inspired by my thoughts and an article I found here https://founders.org/articles/pastoral-reflections-on-the-murder-of-charlie-kirk/ by the author Tom Ascol It’s not every day your peace is interrupted by news that...

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Acts 1:12-26 and the Preparation of the Early Church

Acts 1:12-26 and the Preparati...

  Listen   The passage from Acts 1:12-26 marks a pivotal transition in the early Christian community following Jesus Christ’s ascension. After witnessing the risen Lord ascend into...

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A Neurosurgeon’s Case for the Soul: What Brain Surgery Reveals About Human Consciousness

A Neurosurgeon’s Case fo...

This info is from a presentation at the 2025 Dallas Conference on Science & Faith by Dr Michael Egnore and the presentation may be viewed here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41bIJ7hYbLs Verses added by...

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Acts 4:23-31 Church Under Pressure: Lessons from Acts 4 on Bold Faith in a Hostile World

by | Feb 7, 2026 | Bible Studies

Imagine performing a miracle in Jesus’ name—only to face arrest and threats: “Stop speaking in this name!” Instead of retreating, the early believers rushed to their community, united in prayer to the Sovereign Creator. They didn’t beg for escape—they asked for boldness to proclaim truth. God answered dramatically: the place shook, the Spirit filled them, and they spoke with unstoppable courage. In a hostile world, this is our pattern: fellowship, sovereign prayer, fearless witness.
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Delivering the Gospel: Lessons from Acts 4:1-22 on Faithfulness in the Church

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Bible Studies

In Acts 4:1-22, Peter and John stand boldly before hostile leaders, filled with the Holy Spirit, proclaiming Jesus as the rejected cornerstone and the only name for salvation. Undeterred by arrest and threats, they declare, "We cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." Christians today, like delivery drivers, must faithfully deliver the gospel with clarity, face inevitable conflict with resilience, and draw courage from the Spirit—uniting the church in transformative witness to a lost world.
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Acts 3: A Miraculous Sign and a Mighty Sermon – What This Means for Your Church Life

by | Jan 28, 2026 | Bible Studies

At Jerusalem's Beautiful Gate, a lifelong beggar expected coins—Peter and John gave resurrection power: “In Jesus' name, walk!” The lame man leaped, praised God, and ignited a crowd. Peter's bold sermon unveiled Christ as Servant, Holy One, Prince of life—calling for repentance and refreshing. Today's church must reject consumerism, actively proclaim Jesus, and unleash His soul-healing authority to transform lives eternally.
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A Deeper Dive into Acts 2:42-47: What True Belonging to the Church Looks Like

by | Jan 6, 2026 | Bible Studies

What if church isn’t about what you get, but what you give? Acts 2:42-47 reveals the early believers weren’t consumers—they were devoted. To God’s Word, true fellowship, the Lord’s Supper, and prayer. This sacrificial commitment built a community so vibrant that “the Lord added to their number day by day. Let’s trade entitlement for devotion!
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Acts 2:41-47 Believe, Be Baptized, Belong: Responding to the Gospel in Acts 2

by | Jan 4, 2026 | Bible StudiesSermons

In Acts 2:41-47, the early church's response to Peter's Pentecost sermon reveals a profound pattern: believe, be baptized, belong. Those who "received his word" (true saving faith in Christ's death and resurrection, coupled with repentance) were immediately baptized—about 3,000 souls added that day. They then devoted themselves to apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer, forming a unified community marked by awe, generosity, and daily growth as the Lord added to their number. This threefold response—personal trust in the Gospel, public declaration through believer's baptism by immersion, and committed belonging to a local church—remains the biblical model for thriving in faith today.
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Acts 2:14–41 Making the First Christian Sermon Clear—and Making Eternity Urgent

by | Dec 22, 2025 | Bible Studies

The book of Acts gives us a snapshot of the first sermon ever preached to a Christian gathering, yet the snapshot changed the world. On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit had just fallen on 120 believers in Jerusalem. They spoke in languages they had never studied, declaring the mighty works of God to pilgrims from every nation. The crowd was stunned. Some asked, “What does this mean?” Others mocked, “They are filled with new wine” (Acts 2:13). Into that chaos stepped Peter—the same Peter who weeks earlier had denied Jesus three times. Now, filled with the Spirit, he delivered a message that launched the church and brought 3,000 souls to repentance in a single day.
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Acts 2:1-13: Pentecost as Fulfillment, Confirmation, Reversal, and Birth of the Church

by | Dec 18, 2025 | Bible Studies

Acts 2:1-13 Written by Luke as a continuation of his Gospel, Acts chronicles the early church’s formation and mission, with chapter 2 marking a pivotal shift from Jesus’ earthly ministry to the Spirit-empowered expansion of the Gospel (Acts 1:8). Verses 1-13 is the “opening scene” of the church’s story. Skipping these verses risks missing the signs authenticating Peter’s sermon (Acts 2:14-41) and the 3,000 conversions that resulted from Pentecost. There are four key words—fulfillment, confirmation, reversal, and birth—to unpack Pentecost, showing that it declares Jesus as Lord, affirms the apostles as witnesses, and launches the church’s global mission. For Christians and others, this chapter models how divine empowerment transforms ordinary people into effective witnesses.
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Acts 1:12-26 and the Preparation of the Early Church

by | Dec 16, 2025 | Bible Studies

Acts 1:12-26 depicts the early believers in a period of waiting, preparing for the birth of the church at Pentecost. Their preparation was ordinary—obedience, prayer, unity, Scripture, and qualified leadership—but essential for the extraordinary mission ahead. This passage poses probing questions for Christians today: Do we obey Jesus personally before expecting revival? Are we devoted to prayer meetings as much as planting churches? Will we sacrifice preferences for unity? Are we governed by Scripture, even when it requires hard choices? Do we care about leadership decisions? The Holy Spirit's power is promised, but readiness depends on our preparation. Just as the early church waited in these five qualities, today's church must do the same to be used powerfully in spreading the gospel to the ends of the earth.
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Henry Clay Morrison, 1857-1942, Evangelist

by | Mar 13, 2003 | Biographies

A short biography of H.C. Morrison, American Methodist evangelist
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John Hyde, 1865-1912, Missionary to India

by | Mar 13, 2003 | Biographies

A biography of John Hyde, better known as "The Praying Hyde", a missionary to India
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LATEST BOOK REVIEWS

Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels

Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels

by | Mar 13, 2025 | Plublisher: David C Cook | Reviewd By: Becca Guenther

J. Warner Wallace’s Cold-Case Christianity: A Homicide Detective Investigates the Claims of the Gospels is a compelling and thought-provoking book that applies the principles of criminal investigation to the reliability of the New Testament. Wallace, a former…
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Flowing Streams: Journey of a Life Well Lived

Flowing Streams: Journey of a Life Well Lived

by | Mar 10, 2025 | Plublisher: Zondervan | Reviewd By: Becca Guenther

Having grown up at Elmbrook Church during Stuart Briscoe’s tenure as pastor, I had the privilege of witnessing his life and ministry firsthand. His leadership, wisdom, and humor shaped not only the church community but…
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Rebekah (Lives of the Patriarchs, #2)

Rebekah (Lives of the Patriarchs, #2)

by | Mar 10, 2025 | Plublisher: Revell (February 15, 2013) | Reviewd By: Becca Guenther

Jill Eileen Smith is well-known for her ability to bring biblical women to life through compelling storytelling. Rebekah, the second book in her Wives of the Patriarchs series, is no exception. This novel takes the well-known biblical…
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Knowing God

Knowing God

by | Sep 11, 2024 | Plublisher: InterVarsity Press | Reviewd By: Becca Guenther

J.I. Packer's Knowing God is a classic find on many Christian bookshelves. This profound piece of theological literature has been instrumental in helping Christians around the world discover the joy and wonder of knowing God…
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