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Bible Story Quiz: 20 “Name That Story” Trivia Questions

How well do you know the scriptures contained within a Bible story? Here’s your chance to find out. I will give you a verse, or part of a verse, and you try to figure out what story the verse comes from. All the verses will be from the King James Version. But even if you […]

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Mustard Seed Faith: Meaning and Life Lessons

by Jack Wellman

What did Jesus mean when He said if you have faith as a mustard seed? Does this mean that we only need a small amount of faith? Can tiny amounts of faith really move mountains? What is the meaning of this saying of Jesus and the applications for our life? The Mustard Seed Mustard trees […]

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From the Muck and Mire to a Higher Calling

by Derek Hill

Growing up in a Christian home was a foundational part of my life which is why I am so committed to God today. However, I am not the man now that I was in earlier years. I have dealt with tragedy, ups and downs, and my own personal victories and failures from my own decisions. […]

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Unequally Yoked? Meaning, Scriptures and Lesson

by Jack Wellman

What does the Bible mean by saying we are not to be unequally yoked? What do the Scriptures say this means and why are we commanded to not be unequally yoked. The Yoke What is a yoke? A yoke is an implement that is used to harness animals together to pull a load or a […]

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Baptism Quotes: 27 Inspirational Christian Sayings

by David Peach

Following are quotes from noted Christian authors, theologians, reformers and the Bible. I hope they will be an encouragement in your upcoming baptism. Or, if you are personalizing a gift for someone at their baptism choose one of these quotes to adorn your gift. I trust that you will gain insight into what others believe […]

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Killing of the Canaanites: What Does This Say About God?

by Robert Driskell

There is no denying that God, in the Old Testament, commanded the nation of Israel, His chosen people, to exterminate many nations of people. Atheists use this fact to condemn the character of God. They say they refuse to believe in any being that could be so cruel and heartless. The passages that record God’s […]

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10 Biblical Steps Towards Restoration After Sexual Sin

by Crystal McDowell

It is no secret—Hollywood glamorizes sex. As we watch our favorite characters move from one love interest to the other, it’s easy to forget how sexual sin confuses and complicates our spiritual, emotional, and physical lives. God’s people are warned to: “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but […]

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What Is Baptism of The Holy Spirit?

by Jack Wellman

What does it mean when someone says that they’ve been baptized by the Holy Spirit or baptized into the Holy Spirit? What does baptism of the Spirit mean? The Word Baptism I had a friend come up to me after I was saved asking if I had been baptized into the Holy Spirit. I told […]

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Prayer of Jabez: Scripture Reference and 5 Lessons To Learn From It

by Derek Hill

The Prayer of Jabez is found in 1 Chronicles 4:10. This passage of scripture is very easy to miss while reading. It is tucked away in a huge section about the lineage of David. What is this prayer all about? As always, let us look into the Word of God for answers. Note: all scriptures […]

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Small Group Ice Breakers: 25 Good Questions

by Daryl Evans

One of the best parts of my job of being a pastor is that I am able to lead two small groups. I have been a small group leader for about thirteen years as I believe strongly in the value and benefits of small groups. There are many things that I love about being involved […]

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