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January 22, 2020 Matt Bedzyk
darkness will be no more

When Darkness Will Be No More (Revelation 22)

January 22, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study advent

We can endure this present darkness with joy and gratitude because we know the Lord Jesus will return and dispel the darkness and bring us into his light.

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Looking Ahead: A Preview of 2020

January 15, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC

Here is both a recap of 2019 and a preview of what’s to come, Lord willing, in 2020 at ECC.

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Spirit-filled Church

A Portrait of a Spirit-Filled Church

January 1, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study acts

There is no better place to see what a "Spirit-filled" church looks like than to look at the results of the Holy Spirit being poured out at Pentecost.

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Recommended Music from Pastor Matt

Recommended Music from Pastor Matt

November 20, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living music

Here are a few albums that my wife and I recommend for both personal edification and family worship.

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The local church in Association

The Local Church in Association

October 30, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk The Church denominations

Wherever one stands on the issue of the church’s independence, the church’s need for interdependence and association with other churches cannot be denied.

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Church Offices: Elder, Deacon, and Member

The Roles of Elders, Deacons, and Members

October 9, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk The Church membership

Faithfulness in the area of church polity requires that we understand and embrace the biblical roles of elders, deacons, and members.

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why we are a complementarian church

Why We Are a Complementarian Church

September 18, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study complementarianism

An overview and defense of the complementarian position, and what the roles of men and women look like in the home and in the church.

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Altar Calls

Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Altar Calls

July 31, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Church History altar call

A summary of Martyn Lloyd-Jones' arguments against the innovative practice of having altar calls at the conclusion of a sermon.

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Reforming our Church Government

Reforming Our Church Government

July 3, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC polity

As we continue to reform our church according to Scripture, one area of our church that needs to be addressed officially is our church government.

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