Monthly Archives: November 2005

Sermon – "Advent Faith" – Mark 11:1-10 (1st Sunday in Advent)

Click play to listen to the audio version of this sermon. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] To download the mp3 file, right click the image below and "save as." The season of Advent is about the arrival of … Continue reading

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Evolution vs. Intelligent Design

Evolution vs. Intelligent Design Dr. William Dembski vs. Dr. Michael Shermer November 16, 2005 ? Colby College, Waterville, Me. I spent two-thirds of this past summer reading William Dembski?s book ?Intelligent Design ? The Bridge Between Science And Theology? with … Continue reading

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What Does God Want With You?

?Speak to all the congregation of the people of Israel and say to them, ?You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.?? Leviticus 19:1-2 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I don't follow the cartoons in … Continue reading

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The Foolishness of the Gospel

?For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God? For since in the wisdom of God, the world did not know God through … Continue reading

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Conquering Anxiety

We Are More Than Conquerors – Romans 8:31-39 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Ours is a time that is filled with anxiety. The war against terrorism seems to have no end in sight because the terrorists refuse to give … Continue reading

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Fourfold Grace

?Come, follow me. I will make you fishers of men.? Matthew 4:19. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is a gracious invitation that Jesus makes by inviting us to, ?Come, follow me. I will make you fishers of men.? … Continue reading

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The Fear of Death

?Jesus said to [Martha], ?I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die.?? John 11:25-26 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, … Continue reading

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Practicing Self Control

?I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.? John 15:5 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A man … Continue reading

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The Death Of The Middle Man

?When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified Him, along with the criminals ? one on his right, the other on his left.? Luke 23:32. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Anyone who has ever visited … Continue reading

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Do You Want To Be Really Rich?

?Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.? Luke 6:20 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, "Do you really want to be rich?" That was the approach that was used by representatives of an overseas … Continue reading

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