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The First Revival

The first revival was held outdoors without a tent by a river called the Jordan. It was conducted by a fiery, unconventional prophet by the name of John, who was calling people to repent and be baptized because the kingdom … Continue reading

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What is revival?

As we anticipate starting a revival this week here at the Catch, I urge all of you who care about this to listen to last night’s BlogTalkRadio interview with my brother, Pastor, Author and Bible School founder, Dr. David Fischer. … Continue reading

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Fear and trembling (in your town)

You’ve heard of “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.” Well, this is about fear and trembling (in your town). I’m going to start today where we left off yesterday: “Either you are dead to the grace of God (it’s all … Continue reading

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It’s not about you

It’s not about you. Never was, never is, never will be. And isn’t that good news? Even though you were a Christian and you went to church, you were ineffective. Because for the longest time you still thought it was … Continue reading

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Live in peace

Make every effort to live in peace with everyone … Hebrews 12:14 This is a very broad blanket statement. There are no qualifications and no exceptions. “Live in peace with everyone” is all inclusive. It includes enemies, strangers, atheists, people … Continue reading

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What does ‘Christian’ mean?

For here we do not have an enduring city … Hebrews 13:14 Here’s where the Christian subculture went off the rails some time ago. Of course by the Christian subculture I’m speaking of that part of the global church that … Continue reading

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Unshakable

“Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens…” so that what cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful. Hebrews 12:26-28 Is anybody feeling a … Continue reading

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The race isn’t over until it’s over

So don’t sit around on your hands! No more dragging your feet! Clear the path for long-distance runners so no one will trip and fall, so no one will step in a hole and sprain an ankle. Help each other … Continue reading

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Thank you Veterans

We cleared our desk today to examine how best we might acknowledge our gratitude for the generous contributions to the Catch Ministry. If we worked with paper, the floor would be littered with sheets that had crumpled beginnings such as … … Continue reading

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Grace interrupted

See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God. Hebrews 12:15 How can you fall short of the grace of God? I can understand falling short of the law of God, since we all do that, … Continue reading

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