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Keep watch

For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be. Matthew 24:27 I’ve seen my light come shining from the west unto the east Any day now, any … Continue reading

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By faith alone

Behold, he whose soul is not upright in him shall fail, but the righteous shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4 Now faith is the certainty of things hoped for, a proof of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 There is perhaps no concept in Christianity more misunderstood … Continue reading

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Eve of Destruction

Eve of Destruction by P.F. Sloan sung by Barry McGuire The Eastern world, it is explodin’ Violence flarin’, bullets loadin’ You’re old enough to kill but not for votin’ You don’t believe in war, but what’s that gun you’re totin’? … Continue reading

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Between the Answers

Introducing our new podcast, Between the Answers  Beginning September 18 through mid-October, the daily “Between the Answers” Podcast will look back to the pioneers of a historical phenomenon: the Jesus Movement, examine why it transformed into a broader social and political … Continue reading

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We are all prophets

We are all prophets. We have to be because false teachers abound. You can’t take the preacher’s word for it; can’t take the denomination’s word for it; can’t take the Bishop’s word for it; can’t take the Pope’s word for … Continue reading

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Now What?

by John Shirk Now What? The last three days have been about reframing discipleship. It’s more than attending meetings and studying the play book. It involves playing on the team under the guidance of the coach. It isn’t simply learning … Continue reading

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A Lesson from the NFL

by John Shirk A Lesson from the NFL I’m a fan of NFL football and the San Francisco Forty Niners. Every Fall, I enjoy watching men who have devoted their lives to becoming the best football players in the world … Continue reading

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Follow Me

by John Shirk Follow Me The Great Commission is to make disciples. Jesus instructed us to teach them everything He commanded. Let’s look at His first command to His first disciples. In Matthew 1 Jesus tells Peter and Andrew, “Come, … Continue reading

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Following Jesus

by John Shirk Following Jesus It is common to hear Christians speak of the Great Commission as the marching orders of the church. Jesus’ last instructions to His disciples were to go into all the world and make disciples. I … Continue reading

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More from Central Baptist

by Wayne Bridegroom As has been mentioned in two previous stories, the wonderful works of God are to be repeated over and over, generation after generation.  The Spirit of God has an amazing way of going about the work of building … Continue reading

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