Date: September 8, 2019

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After his assassination in 1865, we learned what was in Abraham Lincoln's pockets. Surprisingly, he carried some worn-out newspaper clippings that spoke positively about his character and person. Lincoln read these often to find confidence! In 1 John 5, the Apostle John gave his readers confidence by reminding them of

Date: September 1, 2019

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"Self-Improvement" and "Self-Help" is a 10 billion dollar industry in the United States today. Millions of Americans are looking for books, resources, apps, seminars, and life coaches that can help them live a happy, healthy, and successful life. In 1 John chapter 5, the apostle John writes about the "not

Date: August 25, 2019

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44-year-old Tina Turner shocked the music industry when her 1984 song "What's Love Got To Do With It" went to Number #1 on the charts. But the song is actually a little jaded and cynical on the topic of love. Sadly, some Christians react the same way. They wish we

Date: August 18, 2019

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We live in a world that is swirling with deceptive spiritual ideas and damaging doctrines.  In some cases, people can be sidetracked into error for decades-- some even for eternity.  In 1 John chapter four, John gives Christians a powerful warning about fighting spiritual deception.  What positive steps can Christians

Date: August 11, 2019

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Authentic Christianity isn't ultimately revealed by your church attendance, the Bible you carry, or the kindness you show to strangers. Jesus taught that practical, heartfelt love for fellow Christians is one of the hallmarks of true faith. In 1 John chapter three, John gives three reasons why true believers love

Date: August 4, 2019

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**GUEST SPEAKER**   On Sunday morning, August 4th-- Andy Tritt preached from James 2 in a message that challenged us to live out our Christian faith in everyday life.  How was this powerful principle lived out in the life of the prostitute Rahab-- and what significance does it have to our

Date: July 28, 2019

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**GUEST SPEAKER** In this Sunday morning message from Loring Schultz, we discover the tremendous significance of the seven churches that Jesus addressed in Revelation 2-3.  In what ways do these seven churches reflect the various churches of Christian history-- as well as today?  What valuable lessons should our churches learn

Date: July 21, 2019

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Just like sons and daughters will often demonstrate the same voice inflections, facial gestures, or body language of their parents-- so true Christians will demonstrate holy lives that reflect their holy God. As we examine this section of 1 John 2, what will it look like when you truly belong

Date: July 14, 2019

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Nothing is more discouraging than friends who exploit relationships for money or business purposes. When that happens, we must resist the sales pitch and stand firm that friendship isn't about money. In 1 John 2, the Apostle John advises Christians to "resist" the advances of false teachers, and to "stand

Date: July 7, 2019

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We've all seen people out in public who were wearing terribly mismatched clothes-- or displaying some foolish choice of fashion.  In this message from 1 John 2, Pastor Ryan Day describes a few of his own awful choices in fashion, while unpacking the Bible's teaching that today's world system looks