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January 2019

January 11, 2019

Traditional Wedding Vows And Their Meanings

The traditional wedding vows are packed with meaning. Read about some of these vows and...

May 2018

May 30, 2018

How Did the Early Church Differ from the Church Today?

How is the church of today different from the church during the apostle’s day? What...

July 2017

July 03, 2017

What Causes Churches To Die Or Close?

Why do some churches close while others flourish? Why do churches die or close their...

April 2017

April 07, 2017

The Primitive Church: A Bible Study And Commentary

Does the church today resemble the church in the 1st century? Acts 2:42a In the...

February 2017

February 01, 2017

What Should You Look For In A Church?

What characteristics should you look for in a biblically solid church? Expositional Preaching If you...

January 2017

January 03, 2017

How Can I Find Out What My Spiritual Gifts Are?

How can we find out what our spiritual gifts are? Spiritual Gifts For one thing,...

October 2016

October 26, 2016

Do Churches Discriminate Based On Race?

Do churches discriminate based upon race? What does the Bible say about this? Salvation through...

October 25, 2016

Should Churches Endorse Political Candidates?

Should Churches endorse political candidates? The Salt of the Earth Jesus told His disciples that...

August 2016

August 26, 2016

What Is A Bridegroom? A Bible Study

Why does the Bible mention a Bridegroom? What’s the significance to believers? Jewish Weddings Today’s...

June 2016

June 23, 2016

How Has The Christian Church Changed Over Time?

Has the Christian church changed over time? If so, in what ways? The Primitive Church...

June 22, 2016

How To Pray For A Church

How can a believer pray for their church? What are some biblical examples? The Command...

March 2016

March 25, 2016

What Does The Word Church Mean? A Bible Definition

What does the word “church” mean? What is the biblical definition of the church? What...

March 25, 2016

Is The Church A Business?

Should the church be run like a business? Is the church really a business? Church...

March 25, 2016

What Should The Church Pray For?

Here is what the church of Jesus Christ should be praying for. Jesus’ Prayers Jesus...

March 25, 2016

6 Bible Verses For Church Unity

Here are six Bible verses that speak about the need for unity in the church....

March 24, 2016

Is Your Church Healthy?

Is your church a healthy church? Here are some indicators of a healthy church. Humility...

March 23, 2016

How Do You Know When It Is Time To Leave A Church?

When do you know it’s time to leave a church? What are the clear signs...

March 22, 2016

Should A Church Have A Constitution?

Should churches have a constitution? Is it a good idea for a church to have...

March 22, 2016

Should A Church Borrow Money For A New Building?

Is it wise for a church to borrow money for a new building? Is it...

March 07, 2016

What Did Early Christians Do Different From Modern Day Christians?

What did the early Christians do differently than Christians today? They Evangelized The early church...

March 04, 2016

What Is The Typical Or Average Salary For A Church Secretary?

What does the average salary stand at for the church secretary? The Importance of Secretaries...

December 2015

December 24, 2015

Top 7 Bible Verses About Church

Here are my top seven Bible verses about church. Acts 9:31 “So the church throughout...

November 2015

November 29, 2015

Why Do Christians Go To Church?

Why do Christians need to go to church? Why can’t they worship God at home?...

November 23, 2015

How To Pastor A Small Church Effectively

Many people judge churches by the number of cars in a parking lot or people...

November 20, 2015

How To Enjoy Church More

How can you get more enjoyment out of church? Is that even the right question?...

October 2015

October 27, 2015

Why Is It Important For Christians To Attend Church?

Why is it important for believers to have a church home? What are the benefits...

September 2015

September 21, 2015

Why Do Churches Have Steeples? Where Did This Tradition Begin?

What is the purpose of a church steeple? Is it purely aesthetics or is there...

September 19, 2015

5 Things To Look For When Trying To Find A Good Church

Here are 5 things you should look for when trying to find a good church...

June 2015

June 24, 2015

How To Find The Right Church For You And Your Family

Here are some vital things to look for in a church where you and your...

May 2015

May 18, 2015

Do Christian Practices Have Pagan Origins?

Many critics of Christianity claim that the practices of the Christian faith have pagan origins....