Our congregational theme for 2009 is to “abound more and more.” In this article we discuss abounding in Bible study. It is important that we not only attend Bible studies, but that we devote ourselves to them.
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Jesus & Scripture (part 2 of 2)
Posted 1108 days ago byIn part one we looked at how Jesus viewed Scripture. In part two we look at how Jesus used Scripture.
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Tagged authority, belief, bible, bible study, Jesus, scripture, scriptures, study, temptations
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Battling Addictions
Posted 1119 days ago byOvercoming addictions can be very difficult, but with a dependence upon God and His word you can overcome them. God never tempts beyond what a person can endure.
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Tagged addiction, bible, bible study, devotion, overcoming trials, spiritual growth, trials
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How to Study the Bible and Enjoy It!
Posted 1224 days ago byThe results of reading the Bible cannot be overestimated: “Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward” (Psalm 19:11). There’s nothing irrelevant about the Bible. It has vital information. It contains the words of life! It is by the Bible that we will be judged (Revelation 20:12)! Keep this in mind and Bible study will never be boring again!
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Better Caught Than Taught
Posted 1224 days ago byThere is a saying that evangelism is better caught than taught. How is that so? How do you catch it? Is it like a cold?
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One Soul at a Time
Posted 1224 days ago byReaching the lost does not require that you be a great and powerful speaker to preach to the masses. Some of the best work you can do is simply showing love to others; caring for them; praying for them; serving them; and when the opportunity arises, talking with them about their soul. That’s what Jesus did. Jesus cared for individuals.
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Tagged bible, bible study, evangelism, gospel, rich young ruler, teaching
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Faith of Our Fathers
Posted 1224 days ago byRisking your life to worship God. Hmmm… Does this seem radical? It does to us but would it have seemed radical to those immortalized in Hebrews 11? Would it have seemed extreme to our spiritual forefathers who suffered the loss of everything for their faith?
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You know how football can take control of your heart and life. And while you’re excited about the season that’s about to kick off, it makes you just a bit nervous at the same time. Perhaps you vowed at the end of last season to not let football dominate your life again, but the negative feelings have worn off. The season is about to begin and you’re craving football now just as much as you ever have.
What do you do about it? Let me suggest a few preseason suggestions that could help.
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Tagged bible, bible study, football, idolatry, idols, practical, priorities
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Flabby Christians
Posted 1224 days ago byBible study is a gymnasium for the soul. The word translated discipline in our Bibles is actually where our word gymnasium comes from. Our souls need to be exercised just like our bodies do. God’s Word will get you into spiritual shape, but Bible study is not easy, nor is it always pleasant.
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