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What should I look for in finding a church?

Posted on December 16, 2024 by RC

A Church First, that it be a church. The Reformers argued that there are three distinguishing marks of the church- the Word, sacraments and discipline. That means your campus ministry isn’t the church; your podcasts are not the church; your … Continue reading →

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Looking for Life in the Temple of Consumption

Posted on November 29, 2024 by RC

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, “Black Friday is proof that Thanksgiving didn’t stick.” I understand the importance of proper qualifications. One should not hear in that pithy phrase a condemnation either of getting a good deal, … Continue reading →

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God Knows My Heart; I, However, Clearly Do Not

Posted on November 7, 2024 by RC

Here we find an expression that is most strange- God knows my heart. Nine times out of ten the speaker using this expression is seeking comfort in the face of some sin. I do something wrong. Either my own conscience … Continue reading →

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Election Reds; Jesus Reigns; Practically Sovereign and More

Posted on November 6, 2024 by RC

This week’s Jesus Changes Everything Podcast

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What does the temple teach us about the church?

Posted on October 28, 2024 by RC

The New Testament is chock full of warnings against going back to the shadows, to maintaining all those elements of worship that Jesus fulfilled. Yea and amen says me. It is a mistake, however, to utterly separate Old Testament temple … Continue reading →

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Live Bible Study Tonight, Philippians- Ode to Joy

Posted on October 14, 2024 by RC

Tonight we conclude our study, finishing chapter four of Philippians. All are welcome to our home at 7 est, or you may join us for dinner at 6:15. We will also stream the study at Facebook Live, RC-Lisa Sproul. We … Continue reading →

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Last week’s Philippians Study- Ode to Joy

Posted on October 7, 2024 by RC
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Live Bible Study Tonight, Philippians- Ode to Joy

Posted on October 7, 2024 by RC

Tonight we continue our study, finishing chapter three of the book of Philippians. All are welcome to our home at 7 est, or you may join us for dinner at 6:15. We will also stream the study at Facebook Live, … Continue reading →

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Joy in All Times, All Places, All Circumstances

Posted on September 19, 2024 by RC

Just because someone says you’re guilty of something doesn’t mean you are. The world is swift to lay a charge that we are “judgmental.” They do so any time we seek to remind them of what God says about this … Continue reading →

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Intro to Philippians, from 9.9.24, Paul’s Joy in Hardship

Posted on September 16, 2024 by RC
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