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July 24, 2019 Mitch Bedzyk
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Power Evangelism: Setting the Bar Low

July 24, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Evangelism

While we should expect and attempt great things for God, there are several glaring problems and potential dangers with Power Evangelism.

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Isaiah: Sermon Series Overview

July 10, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Isaiah

Isaiah proclaims a message of both judgment and hope that reveals the glory of the Holy One and the Suffering Servant-King, Jesus Christ.

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Lifestyle Evangelism

Lifestyle Evangelism: Taking the Easy Road

June 19, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Evangelism

The danger with Lifestyle Evangelism is that Christ-like living and acts of service can often replace the verbal sharing of the gospel.

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#Blessed: The Happiness of God and the Blessed Life

June 5, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology blessed

What does it mean to be #blessed? The truly blessed life comes from knowing and joying the triune God himself, the beginning and end of all happiness.

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Discipleship and Worship - Recalibrating the Heart

Discipleship and Worship: Recalibrating our Hearts

May 8, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Discipleship

Discipleship and worship are the means by which our lives are reoriented around God's kingdom and our hearts are recalibrated and tuned to sing God's grace.

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3 Ways Pastors Must Shepherd the Flock of God

April 24, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study 1 Peter

The Apostle Peter gives us three ways pastors must follow Christ's own example as they shepherd the flock of God among them.

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Is He Worthy? by Andrew Peterson

Is He Worthy? A Song for Resurrection Sunday

April 19, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology andrew peterson

"Is He Worthy?" by Andrew Peterson is a wonderful song based on Revelation 5 celebrating the exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ

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The Book of Revelation

The Book of Revelation: An Introduction

April 17, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Line by Line

Join us Sundays at 9:30am in our Line by Line class as we work through the important, yet often neglected book of Revelation.

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The Lord and Give of Life - How the Holy Spirit Works

The Lord and Giver of Life: How the Holy Spirit Works

March 20, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology creation

In his book, "Rediscovering the Holy Spirit," Michael Horton shows how the Spirit is God's perfecting presence in creation, redemption, and everyday life

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Reading the Old Testament with New Eyes

Reading the Old Testament with New Eyes

March 13, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study humility

Reading the Old Testament through new eyes, with humility and patience, will give us a richer understanding and deeper appreciation of God's word.

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JC Ryle on the Remedy for Sin

J.C. Ryle on the Remedy for Sin

March 8, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Theology holiness

J.C. Ryle on the remedy for sin provided for us in the salvation that is in Jesus Christ.

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Ordinary Christianity in a Radical, “Next Big Thing” Age

March 6, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living means of grace

In an age where Christians are obsessed with restlessly searching for the Next Big Thing, ordinary Christianity is the new radical.

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Spiritual gifts: words of knowledge and wisdom

Spiritual Gifts: What are Words of Wisdom and Knowledge?

February 20, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study 1 Corinthians

Tom Schreiner presents a compelling and biblical case for understanding words of wisdom and knowledge to be referring to the gift of teaching.

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Acts 1:8 and the Power to Witness

Life-Changing Verses | Acts 1:8 and the Power to Witness

February 6, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study acts

According to Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit promised in Acts 1:8 is given to the church primarily for the task of witnessing.

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How to Study the Bible (part 3): Recommended Resources

January 18, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study bible study

In this third and final part of our Bible study crash course, we recommend resources for a more fruitful time studying Scripture

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