June 22, 2017
by Bret Rogers
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Eldership
| Tags: Eldership, Church leadership
The Bible implies that every believer knows which elders he/she is accountable to obey under the Lord and that elders know which believers are directly under their pastoral care. Insofar as these appointed men follow Jesus Christ and extend his shepherdly care, members of a local church should submit to the elders God has placed over them in particular. But what does such ...
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June 6, 2017
by Bret Rogers
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Category:
Eldership
| Tags: Church leadership, Eldership
Part and parcel to God’s design in building the church and equipping her members is providing exemplary leadership through whom he administers his own shepherdly care. The Lord uses these leaders to press the truth and grace of his character into the life of the congregation. Insofar as these appointed men look like Christ and follow him, the congregation will benefit. ...
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June 6, 2017
by Bret Rogers
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Category:
Eldership
| Tags: Church leadership, Biblical Eldership
When we discuss the nature of biblical eldership, we are seeking to answer the question, What should Jesus Christ’s care for the church look like when it comes through the elders? Using terms often associated with shephering in the Scriptures, we could summarize the nature of eldership under four headings: lead, feed, protect, and care....
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May 3, 2017
by Bret Rogers
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Missions/Evangelism
| Tags: Missions, Evangelism
Jesus doesn’t need us, but he chooses to use us in the unstoppable advance of his kingdom across geographical boundaries and ethno-linguistic barriers. The kingdom grows as we announce to all peoples the forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name. The following are a few considerations in making evangelism a priority for our own lives....
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March 29, 2017
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Stories
Mike's story of despair and forgiveness found through the gospel of Jesus Christ....
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March 28, 2017
by Bret Rogers
| Tags: Social Media
Social media also for some (and I want to emphasize for some) an avenue to vent frustrations quite apart from lifting high the cross of Christ. In light of this potential for social media as well as its abuses, I want to offer the following counsel. I’m a bit late to the game. But I pastor a local church in Fort Worth. I love them dearly. I think of them often. And I’v...
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March 22, 2017
by Dale Stonecipher
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Devotions from Dale's Desk
| Tags: Idolatry, Exodus 32
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March 14, 2017
by Dale Stonecipher
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Devotions from Dale's Desk
Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
As Paul closes the book of 2 Corinthians, he urges his reader's to take a close look at themselves. He says, "Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves." In Paul's' letters to the church at Corinth, he addressed a number of problems. The church seemed to be confused about or ignorant of several things t...
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March 7, 2017
by Dale Stonecipher
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Devotions from Dale's Desk
Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
In Exodus 18, the children of Israel had been delivered from bondage in Egypt upon the wonderful miracle of God's parting the Red Sea so they could pass through on dry ground. God drowned Pharaoh's army as the waters came back together. It was clear to Israel that God had done a mighty work and they joined Moses in singing praises to...
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February 28, 2017
by Dale Stonecipher
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Devotions from Dale's Desk
Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
In Job 29, Job is continuing a conversation with his friends and musing on his current situation. He says, "Oh, that I were as in months past, as in the days when God watched over me;
When His lamp shone upon my head, and when by His light I walked through darkness;
Just as I was in the days of my prime, when the friendly counsel o...
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