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2017-09-15T09:05:33-06:00

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A Dangerously Biblical Way to Look at Those on the Other Side

Last updated on: September 15, 2017 at 9:05 am   By Josh Daffern

If you are ready for something different besides self-justified judgment and condemnation, try this biblical approach. Read more

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2017-09-15T07:55:46-06:00

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When Did ‘Gospel’ Become Southern Baptist Code for ‘Holy Spirit’?

Last updated on: September 15, 2017 at 7:55 am   By Josh Daffern

Southern Baptists have picked "gospel" as its latest buzzword, but using it out of context to avoid "Holy Spirit" doesn't do anyone any good. Read more

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2017-09-07T05:11:13-06:00

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Do You Have to Be Heterosexual to Be a Christian?

Last updated on: September 7, 2017 at 5:11 am   By Josh Daffern

Are we really comfortable declaring certain people as incapable of being Christians by adding requirements to salvation on top of faith in Jesus Christ? Read more

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2017-09-08T08:00:05-06:00

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Fatal Flaws in the Nashville Statement on Sexuality and Gender

Last updated on: September 8, 2017 at 8:00 am   By Josh Daffern

The Nashville Statement on sexuality and gender has drawn a line in the sand for evangelicals to rally behind, and that's exactly the problem. Read more

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2017-09-01T09:07:06-06:00

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A Fundamentally Different Way to Look at Guests in Your Church

Last updated on: September 1, 2017 at 9:07 am   By Josh Daffern

If you automatically think guests would come back every week if you could only get them through the church doors, you might need to think again. Read more

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2017-09-01T14:35:31-06:00

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If the Aim of Your Preaching Is to Teach the Bible, You’re Selling Your People Short

Last updated on: September 1, 2017 at 2:35 pm   By Josh Daffern

What's wrong with preachers preaching and teaching the Bible? Nothing, as long as they don't confuse the means with the end. Read more

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2017-08-28T09:31:09-06:00

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The 10 Commandments for Today’s First Pharisee Church

Last updated on: August 28, 2017 at 9:31 am   By Josh Daffern

You have to work hard to be the kind of judgmental, hypocritical church that gives everyone else a bad name. Here are your 10 Commandments. Read more

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2017-08-21T06:27:14-06:00

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The Epidemic Destroying Marriages in Your Church and How You Can Fight Back

Last updated on: August 21, 2017 at 6:27 am   By Josh Daffern

Whether you realize it or not, the porn epidemic is destroying marriages throughout your church. The only question, what will your church do? Read more

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2017-08-15T14:17:44-06:00

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The Surprisingly Simple Thing Guests Look For in Your Church and How You Can Create It

Last updated on: August 15, 2017 at 2:17 pm   By Josh Daffern

I talked to two first-time guests at church on Sunday and they both told me the same thing. It's the one thing guests look for in your church. Read more

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2017-08-11T06:51:03-06:00

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4 Things Every Lost Person Wants (And How Your Church Can Provide Them)

Last updated on: August 11, 2017 at 6:51 am   By Josh Daffern

If lost people aren't coming to your church it's not that they're not curious about God but that they don't think they'll get their questions answered. Read more

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