February 21, 2017
by Dale Stonecipher
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Devotions from Dale's Desk
Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
The book of Romans contains magnificent truths that Paul shared with the church. He said some very encouraging things as well as some difficult things. He taught them much solid doctrine revealing God's ways and instructing them in living out the Christian life. The love Paul had for the church is evident. He said he prayed for them ...
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February 14, 2017
by Dale Stonecipher
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Devotions from Dale's Desk
Dear brothers and sisters in the Lord,
The apostle, Paul, had such a heart for the salvation of others. He had come to personally know the Christ he had persecuted. For Paul, to live was Christ. His relationship with his Lord was the most important thing in his life and of next importance was having others come to know the Savior as well. Although Paul is known as the apo...
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July 12, 2016
by Bret Rogers
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Justice
| Tags: Racism, James, Justice
Still grieving for families in Baton Rouge and Minneapolis. Still hurting for my friends who fear for their children. Still angry at all the injustice, whether interpersonal or systemic. Still feeling the thick darkness of sin. Still wondering how and when and what to speak. Still troubled by my own subtle fears of people and death. Ten ways the book of James helps us resp...
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April 27, 2016
by Bret Rogers
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Eldership
| Tags: Eldership
“What happens in your elder meetings?” is a question that several brothers ask. Some want to know as a way to evaluate their own elder meeting agendas. Others ask as their church transitions to a plurality of elders, and they needed guidance as “first-timers.” Our meeting times break into three parts: care for one another and prayer for the body, reformation, and r...
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March 12, 2016
by Bret Rogers
| Tags: Church Budget, Stewardship
How does a church determine a budget? What biblical principles should guide the church in evaluating a budget?...
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January 4, 2016
by Bret Rogers
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Habits of Grace
| Tags: Prayer
Some of you may be asking how to practice praying, or how to make prayer a more regular part of your Christian walk? Here are a nine ways to foster a life of prayer....
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October 5, 2015
by Wes Duggins
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Mercy Ministries
| Tags: Ministry to Poor, Poverty
Who are “the poor”? And how should we help them? The biblical evidence is clear and overwhelming that God is deeply concerned about the poor, and that Christians are called to mirror His passion for coming to the aid of those in need......
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May 28, 2015
by Bret Rogers
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Missions/Evangelism
| Tags: Missions, Evangelism
Christian, what’s your role in the mission to see disciples in disciple-making churches exist among all peoples? Because the Lord has given you the Spirit and promised you the grace to serve him, you have an important role to play in the mission. Is your role to serve and support the mission through local ministries? Or, is your contribution to advance the gospel among t...
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May 21, 2015
by Bret Rogers
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Missions/Evangelism
| Tags: Missions, Evangelism
One of the most breathtaking sentences I’ve encountered in the writings of Paul appears in Romans 15. In the midst of describing his plans to visit Jerusalem, Rome, and ultimately Spain, Paul justifies his travel to Spain by saying that he has fulfilled the ministry of the gospel, even to the extent that he has no more room to work in the regions stretching from Jerusale...
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May 14, 2015
by Bret Rogers
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Missions/Evangelism
| Tags: Missions
For many of us at Redeemer Church, it may be clear why we include both “our neighbors” and “the nations” in our vision statement. But over time new people join our local church and even existing members can forget why we’re so explicit about both neighbors and the nations. Thus, consider the following a brief primer on some of the theology driving the distinction...
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