Posted on February 15, 2010 by gracedependent
As much as I can I like to post my notes from a sermon at our church, perhaps highlighting some thought that struck me as I listened. Sometimes I like to think about practical application. Here are some thoughts and notes from Pastor Greg’s sermon on James 2:1-4:
How many people do you see in a [...]
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Posted on February 9, 2010 by gracedependent
Sunday, Feb. 7, I preached a sermon entitled “Orphans: God’s Character & Our Conduct” as we wrapped up James 1. I focused on James 1:27, and primarily the phrase, “…visit orphans…in their distress…” I promised our congregation to not let the conversation die on our responsibility as the church to perform this duty given to [...]
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Posted on February 4, 2010 by gracedependent
On February 1st I posted a blurb entitled, “Haitian Adoption: Why or Why Not“:
Today on radio’s The Albert Mohler Program: Dr.Russell Moore will be discussing Haitian Adoption: the whys and why nots. This should be a timely and interesting program.
You can listen live here, or find the details to download the program so that listen [...]
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Posted on February 3, 2010 by gracedependent
Hey CBC family,
Last night Angie & I were in Walmart picking up a couple small items. As we headed to the front of the store (by the way, why is everything we need in the back of the store?) we walked by the Men’s department. The Walmart on SR15 has some winter coats on [...]
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Posted on February 1, 2010 by gracedependent
Today on radio’s The Albert Mohler Program: Dr.Russell Moore will be discussing Haitian Adoption: the whys and why nots. This should be a timely and interesting program.
You can listen live here, or find the details to download the program so that listen at your own convenience.
For our CBC family, this might be a great way [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2010 by gracedependent
Thoughts and practical suggestions from my sermon notes from the morning worship hour sermon on James 1:9-13:
We are all created equally, but we are not all gifted equally.
God is doing different things in different people’s lives: how does this look in the body of Christ as a whole?
(Jas.1:9): Do you find yourself “low” financially? Give [...]
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Posted on January 8, 2010 by gracedependent
Our CBC reading plan has lead us to read over the past few days, Proverbs 5-7. These three chapters are pivotal for understanding the benefits of sexual purity and the dangers of sexual temptations. Below are some of my thoughts from my reading:
Formula for Sexual Purity
Steps to Sexual Sin
Sexual Predators
A Word to the Wise
Additional Resources:
Pure [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2010 by gracedependent
Dear Calvary Baptist church members,
I would like to point you to a free online resource that will greatly help you in your bible reading. Part of our reading has us going through the Psalms. Charles Spurgeon produced a wonderful resource called “The Treasury of David”. This is free for you to use online, in several [...]
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Posted on January 3, 2010 by gracedependent
One of my goals for Grace Dependent in 2010 is to give some additional thought from the sermons that are given at Calvary Baptist Church each week. Today Pastor Rick began our series in James with a survey of the epistle. Here are some thoughts that came out of my notes from the sermon:
Employ the [...]
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