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March 27, 2019 Matt Bedzyk
The name above every name - alexander maclaren

“The Name Above Every Name”: A Sermon by Alexander Maclaren

March 27, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology acts

Alexander Maclaren's sermon on the name of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, and the different aspects each name proclaims of his person and work.

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A Biblical Model of Pastoral Ministry

Paul in Ephesus: A Biblical Model of Pastoral Ministry

February 27, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study pastoral ministry

Paul’s farewell address to the Ephesian elders provides us with a biblical model of pastoral ministry that consists of both demonstration and declaration.

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Preserving Grace

God’s Preserving Grace

February 13, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology perseverance

Paul's short prayer in 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24 reveals that sanctification is a work of God within us that is worked out by us.

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2 Timothy 3:14-17 and the Sufficiency of Scripture

The Sufficiency of Scripture

January 30, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology scripture

Understanding that the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments contain all the words of God that we will ever need changed my life.

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Why Pray if God is Sovereign

Why Pray If God Is Sovereign?

January 28, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Spiritual Growth popular

Why pray if God is sovereign? Does prayer change anything? Here are five reasons why we should pray knowing that God is sovereign.

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Acts Sermon Series at Elmira Christian Center

The Book of Acts: Sermon Series Overview

January 18, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study acts

The book of Acts is about what the risen Lord Jesus accomplishes through his Spirit-empowered church in fulfillment of God's purposes for the world.

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Looking Back and Looking Ahead - A Preview of 2019

Looking Back and Looking Ahead: A Preview of 2019

January 1, 2019 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC

A brief look back at all God has done at ECC in 2018 and a preview of where we are headed in 2019.

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Walking in the Light of Immanuel

Walking in the Light of Immanuel

December 26, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living generosity

The story of Christmas reminds us that believers have been set free from sin's dark night to walk in Immanuel's great light.

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Two Natures, One Glorious Person

December 21, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology christology

"The Hypostatic Union" by Christian hip-hop artist, Shai Linne, is a song that helps us reflect on and marvel at the incarnation of the Son of God

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The Glorious Mystery of Christmas: The Incarnation

The Glorious Mystery of Christmas: The Incarnation

December 12, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Theology christmas

The truth that the eternal Son of God became flesh and dwelt among us is at the very heart of the Christian faith and is the greatest mystery of the gospel.

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The New Birth is an Old Truth

The New Birth is an Old Truth

October 24, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study John

The ‘new birth’ Jesus describes in John 3 was a concept which Nicodemus should have recognized and understood from his knowledge of the Old Testament

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Baptist is not a swear word

‘Baptist’ Is Not a Swear Word

October 3, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Church History baptist

The problem with misconceptions and stereotypes of the word 'Baptist' is that they all fall miserably short of defining what a Baptist church is.

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catechism for toddlers

A Catechism for Toddlers and Preschoolers

September 12, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living catechism

Catechisms are an effective way for parents to do their part in teaching their children the basic truths about God and his gospel.

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Jerusalem and the Sin of Presumption

Jerusalem and the Sin of Presumption

August 29, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The city of Jerusalem features prominently in Luke's gospel and serves as a warning against the subtle but serious sin of presumption.

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Keeping children in worship service

Keeping Children in the Worship Service

August 15, 2018 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Life at ECC children

The long-term benefits and blessings of keeping children in the worship service are well worth the temporary struggles that accompany such a decision.

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