In our last post examining the Letter to the Hebrews, we saw how real the supernatural is. As Hamlet told an old college buddy, “There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, / Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.” Yet even those spiritual beings and realities that our eyes haven’t (or can’t) see are […]
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On the seventeen-hundred year anniversary of the Nicene Creed, it only makes sense to talk about it. Written by a large group of bishops from cities all over the Roman Empire in the year 325, the Creed was the result of what came to be recognized as the first ecumenical council. Kevin DeYoung recently called
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Eventually a growing disciple realizes that not only does Christ call His followers to deny themselves, take up their cross and follow Him (Luke 9:23), but he also calls them to live sacrificially. The self-life must die and Christ must live. Christ Himself was a sacrifice for us. Paul writes, “I appeal to you therefore,
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This sermon was originally delivered on June 22nd, 2025 at Red Door Church. The main passage is Leviticus chapters 13 through 15 and because of its length does not appear here. We are not in Kansas anymore Some of you will be familiar with the American musical film called “The Wizard of Oz.” One of
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Now have any of you ever heard a TED Talk? Google defines a TED talk this way: A TED Talk is a short, impactful presentation or talk, usually around 18 minutes long, designed to share knowledge and ideas. TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) is a nonprofit organization that hosts conferences and online platforms where experts from
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Have you ever been to an awkward wedding? Recently I heard a story of a man who, despite his deep social anxiety, decided to write and memorize his own wedding vows. Unfortunately, the wedding was held in front of a very large group of people. Things went as expected—horribly! Cringe-worthy doesn’t begin to describe it.
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