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Redefining Miracles

Miracles create an interesting study in the Bible and apologetics in general. Most often, when the word “miracle” is mentioned in the Bible, the first thought is the miracles of Jesus – such as his turning water into wine, healing the sick and lame, raising the dead, and exorcising demons. However, miracles are woven into…

Christian-living

Be Wise About Selecting a New Pastor

Tim LaFleur, Message November 8, 2015 If you have your copy of the Word of God, turn if you would to the book of I Peter and Chapter 5.  The book of I Peter and Chapter 5.  During these days we have been talking about godly wisdom.  And so, what I want to talk to…

Christian-living

Be Wise About Worship

Tim LaFleur October 4, 2015 Message, Tim LaFleur, Discipleship Pastor Amen. Good morning. Aren’t you grateful for our choir and orchestra. Thank Abby as well. Lets give the Lord a hand. Praise the Lord. Sometimes I think when I say lets give the Lord a hand, I am thinking to myself, lets give the Lord…

Christian-living

Be Wise in your Giving

Tim LaFleur, Discipleship Pastor October 25, 2015   If you have your copy of the Word of God, turn if you would to the book of John and Chapter 1.  The book of John and Chapter 1.  While you are turning there, let me remind you that during these days we have been talking about…

A Comparison of Ancient Works with the New Testament (7)

Do you know five good reasons for believing God exists?

Yes, there are people who claim to believe in God who do not live consistently with this belief. However, this does not erase the power of the many other people who have believed in the God of the Bible and whose lives have turned from an opponent of the Christian faith to a person willing…

trinity

Study of God – Part 8

Contents B. Compound Names with EL in the Old Testament 1. El-Shaddai. Gen. 17:1 Translated “Almighty God” it shows God as all-sufficient, making fruitful; Gen. 28:3-4, and purifying through trial; Job 5:17. 2. El-Elyon. Gen. 14:18 Translated “The Most High God” Who is also possessor of heaven and earth. By this name God is known…

Christian-living

Be Wise About Your Faith

Tim LaFleur, Discipleship Pastor October 11, 2015 Good morning.  If you have your copy of the Word of God, turn if you would to the book of Hebrews and Chapter 12.  The book of Hebrews and Chapter 12. While you are turning there, it may surprise you to know that our Discipleship Ministry partnered with…

Christian-living

Trials and Tribulations

by Cody Horne We will endure various trials at many times throughout our lives. We might become financially unstable, lose a close relative, get fired, lose a partner, or have to endure a multitude of other hardships. Many will lose things they hold dear. As believers, how are we to respond to such trials? When…

Society&Culture

Oregon Shooter Targeted Christians: Martyrdom Becomes Reality in America

Chris Harper Mercer launched a deadly rampage Thursday at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon, killing 10 and wounding seven more. According to initial reports, Mercer specifically targeted Christians during his shooting spree. According to reports to national outlets, “They would stand up and he said, ‘Good, because you’re a Christian, you’re going to see…

A Comparison of Ancient Works with the New Testament (8)

Islam vs Christianity Infographic

The majority of the world’s religious population is made up of followers of either Christianity or Islam. Both religions have massive US and global populations. What do the two monotheistic religions share and what are their main differences?