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May 27, 2020 Matt Bedzyk
commending Christ to the world

Commending Christ to the World (Titus 3:1-8)

May 27, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study government

When we look at Titus 3 and consider our conduct towards authorities, as well as people in general, the question is: Are we commending Christ to the world?

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The Voice of the Lord in Times of Crisis

March 20, 2020 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Christian Living fear of the lord

In times of crisis it's all too easy for the news and social media to drown out the Voice which we need to hear most: the voice of the Lord.

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Give Your Life to Jesus - Glen Scrivener

“Give Your Life to Jesus”: Putting Cart Before Horse

February 28, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living altar call

Glen Scrivener's poem shows how we put cart before horse by telling people to "Give their lives to Jesus" without first being reminded of what He gave.

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encouragement - an antidote for unbelief

Encouragement: An Antidote for Unbelief

January 29, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Discipleship

One of the simplest, most effective antidotes for doubt and unbelief in the Christian life is encouragement that comes from the Scriptures.

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Coffee, Joy, and the Goodness of God

Coffee, Joy, and the Goodness of God

January 8, 2020 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Christian Living Coffee

God commands joy, delight, and thanksgiving in the things of earth he has graciously given us, even in something as simple as a cup of coffee.

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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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qualified delivered redeemed - colossians 1:12-14

Qualified, Delivered, and Redeemed

August 28, 2019 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Colossians

In order to walk worthy of Christ, we must constantly give thanks to God, who has graciously qualified, delivered, and redeemed us.

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power evangelism

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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