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2016-10-02T22:15:48-05:00

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Psalm 85:1-13 The Four Stanzas of Revival

Last updated on: October 2, 2016 at 10:15 pm By Jim Erwin

Psalm 85:1-13 The Four Stanzas of Revival In the middle of this month, our church will host a revival. The music group The Texans will come to lead serves for four days. In order to prepare for this time, I wanted to share with you from God’s Word today about revival. Let me first say something about the nature of revival. D.A. Carson makes an interesting comment about the modern-day revival: First, the word “revival” embedded in these questions is... Read more

2016-09-29T11:40:14-05:00

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Psalm 67:1-7 God’s Blessings That He Gives Me

Last updated on: September 29, 2016 at 11:40 am By Jim Erwin

Psalm 67:1-7 God’s Blessings That He Gives Me Psalm 67:1-7 God’s Blessings That He Gives Me Are For God’s Glory Why does God bless you? Why does He give you what He has given you? Is it for your own pleasure? Is it to satisfy your own desires? Is it to make you happy? No. The purpose of God’s blessing on us is for His glory. God uses us and what He gives us to point people to Him.1 “May... Read more

2017-11-28T17:30:22-05:00

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7 Characteristics of the Celebration of God’s People

Last updated on: November 28, 2017 at 5:30 pm By Jim Erwin

7 Characteristics of the Celebration of God’s People Two simultaneous scenes are played out there in Revelation. In the first scene (Revelation 15:1) , we are introduced to the players of the last set of judgments, the angels. In the second scene (Revelation 15:2-4), we see the celebration of God’s people in worship. Finally, we return to the first scene in Revelation 15:5-8, we see the angels leave the sanctuary to perform the task of pouring the bowls of... Read more

2016-09-27T22:42:30-05:00

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#OrganicJesus by Scott Douglas

Last updated on: September 27, 2016 at 10:42 pm By Jim Erwin

#OrganicJesus by Scott Douglas #OrganicJesus by Scott Douglas is a book that the author states is about “finding your way to an unprocessed, gmo-free Christianity.” The book is divided into two parts: (1) “Not Yo Mama’s Christianity,” and (2) “Not Yo Mama’s Faith.” Douglas writes like he has a short-attention span. His book is organized for people of the digital generation who are easily distracted. While I appreciate what he says, I found the additional forms he used very distracting.... Read more

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2016-09-26T15:49:07-05:00

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Patmos by C. Baxter Kruger

Last updated on: September 26, 2016 at 3:49 pm By Jim Erwin

Patmos by C. Baxter Kruger Patmos by C. Baxter Kruger is a fanciful tale of a meeting between Aidan and the Apostle John. The writing style is solid, conversational, and helps to make an easy read. The tales that are told during the imaginary conversation between Aidan and John draw the reader in. Except for a lull portion in the middle of the adventure, the relationship between these two people drive the plot along. The best part of this book... Read more

2016-09-22T12:20:42-05:00

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Vote Your Conscience by Brian Kaylor

Last updated on: September 22, 2016 at 12:20 pm By Jim Erwin

Vote Your Conscience by Brian Kaylor Vote Your Conscience by Brian Kaylor is a book that encourages people to not let party trump principles. This book was written as a guide for the 2016 election. The main thrust book is to encourage Christian to vote their conscience, and not just follow party politics. The audience in general, is the voter, but specifically, Kaylor addresses the Christian evangelical voter. Kaylor addresses the moral dilemma of choosing between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.... Read more

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2016-09-18T20:42:59-05:00

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Genesis 18:1-33 Prayer and God’s Blessing

Last updated on: September 18, 2016 at 8:42 pm By Jim Erwin

Genesis 18:1-33 Prayer and God’s Blessing We can respond to the promise of God’s blessing by FEAR or FAITH. Two blessings were about to happen. Two prayers were about to be answered. God was going to provide a son as promised. God was going to save a son as promised. One promise was for Sarah. Another promise was for Abraham. Sarah was praying to have a family. Her prayer (or lack of it being answered) was the reason she dismissed... Read more

2016-09-13T21:00:27-05:00

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The Atonement of God by J.D. Myers

Last updated on: September 13, 2016 at 9:00 pm By Jim Erwin

The Atonement of God by J.D. Myers The Atonement of God by J.D. Myers is a book that shows how to build your theology on the crucivision of God. Myers promotes a non-violent view of the atonement. He promotes a form of the Christus Victor view. He analyzes the penal substitution, the moral influence, and the ransom views of the atonement. He rejects all three and then promotes his own view. In summary, Myers contends that God did not kill... Read more

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2016-09-11T21:33:30-05:00

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We Need Fewer Superstars and More Servants

Last updated on: September 11, 2016 at 9:33 pm By Jim Erwin

We Need Fewer Superstars and More Servants September 11, 2016 Luke 11:27-28 Today is the fifteenth anniversary of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center Towers, the Pentagon. People have spent time today reflecting on that day. Personally, I was teaching in school when I heard that the first plane hit the tower. I was puzzled, but then we all went into a room and watched as the second plane hit. Reflecting on that day, I saw the nation... Read more

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2016-09-11T16:56:22-05:00

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Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Last updated on: September 11, 2016 at 4:56 pm By Jim Erwin

Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer is the fourth book in the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works series created by the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Society. contains two parts. Both parts extend his continuing thought about Christ in the midst of the church community. Early in the book, Bonhoeffer defines the purpose of discipleship (40): “Discipleship is joy.” In Part One (which is untitled although Bonhoeffer elsewhere called it “Discipleship in the Synoptics”), Bonhoeffer introduces the idea of discipleship as costly grace... Read more

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