1 John 4:13-16a

  • March 25, 2018
  • BY Scott Lilly
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He Has Given Us of His Spirit John Stott: Without the Holy Spirit, our minds are dark and our hearts cold. Only the Holy Spirit can enlighten our minds to believe in Jesus and warm our hearts to love God and each other. So believing and loving are evidence that His Spirit is at work … [Read More...] 1 John 4:13-16a
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Prayer Request March 2018

  • March 22, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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The Pastoral Search Committee continues to review potential candidates, having reviewed nearly 30 potential candidates since September of 2017. The Committee desires your continued prayer, knowing that the process must be one directed by the Lord. “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)

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D.L. Moody Weekly: His Consuming Passion for the Salvation of the Lost

  • BY Scott Lilly
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"Why God Used D.L. Moody, Part 6: His Consuming Passion for the Salvation of the Lost" by R.A. Torrey The sixth reason why God used D. L. Moody was because of his consuming passion for the salvation of the lost. Mr. Moody made the resolution, shortly after he himself was saved, that he would never let … [Read More...] D.L. Moody Weekly: His Consuming Passion for the Salvation of the Lost
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1 John 4:9-12

  • March 18, 2018
  • BY Scott Lilly
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The Love of God John Stott: It cannot be emphasized too strongly that God’s love is the source, not the consequence, of the atonement. God does not love us because Christ died for us; Christ died for us because God loved us. 1 John 4:9-12 In this the love of God was made manifest among us, … [Read More...] 1 John 4:9-12
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1 John 4:4-8

  • March 11, 2018
  • BY Scott Lilly
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The Spirit of Truth and the Spirit of Error Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The love of God can only be finally understood and appreciated in the Lord Jesus Christ. It is what God has done in Him and through Him that ultimately reveals it all. 1 John 4:4-8 Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, … [Read More...] 1 John 4:4-8
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Criteria for Evaluating Teaching Pastor Candidates: Spiritual and Personal Strengths

  • March 8, 2018
  • BY Eric Morse
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The previous blog post outlined the criteria the Pastoral Search Committee uses to evaluate sermons of potential candidates. And while a potential candidate’s preaching and teaching abilities are critical, they are only one part of what will make for a successful Teaching Pastor. The Search Committee also considers factors related to a potential candidate’s walk … [Read More…] Criteria for Evaluating Teaching Pastor Candidates: Spiritual and Personal Strengths

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1 John 4:1-3

  • March 4, 2018
  • BY Scott Lilly
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Do Not Believe Every Spirit John Stott: The Spirit of God always honors the Son of God.     1 John 4:1-3 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world. By this you know the Spirit of … [Read More...] 1 John 4:1-3
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