Category: Church
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There’s no such thing as a Christian who has not been born again
Being born again is another word for the doctrine of “regeneration.” It is a supernatural work that God does within a person who comes to faith. All Christians are born again because all Christians have experienced regeneration. There’s no such thing as an unregenerate Christian. That’s not a Christian! Being born again is about coming…
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The Supreme Court and LGBT rights – 2 major decisions in 5 years
Tomorrow will be the fifth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision which guaranteed the right to marry for same-sex couples. In the years preceding the decision, state after state after state voted against it. 32 of 33 states where this was voted on, voted no. In 13 of those states, the vote wasn’t even close,…
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The gospel is unstoppable in a world that is often hostile
Paul was the greatest missionary who ever lived. When writing to the Philippians, he was in jail. That’s the last place he needs to be! Why would God allow this to happen? Wouldn’t it be better for Paul to be out in the mission field sharing Jesus? Regardless of what is happening in the world,…
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Writer calls some depictions of Jesus racist and calls for their destruction
It was only a matter of time. Activist and writer Shaun King has taken aim at images and sculptures which depict Jesus as white. On Twitter, King said: Yes, I think the statues of the white European they claim is Jesus should also come down. They are a form of white supremacy. Always have been. In…
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Sermon: Walking on Water – John 6:16-21
16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the…
Josh Benner 