May 10, 2012
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"It seems to me that the great difference between practical theism and practical atheism is the church of the living God. Jesus is alive, and we can't keep that a secret. It is not okay to think, When they get to know us, they'll realize that Jesus is alive. It has to be front and center in our worship, our smiles, our greetings, our interaction, our preaching in everythi...
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May 9, 2012
by Thomas Rydland
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| Tags: marriage, endurance, perseverence, commitment
A God-glorifying story of one couple's Christ-exalting marriage. ...
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May 3, 2012
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There is an email/blog ministry called Of First Importancethat will send you daily gospel-centered quotes from various sources that has been a blessing to me. You can sign up athttp://firstimportance.org/.
Here's a great quote from the site:
Our faithful presence here on earth should provide a glimpse of what the life of heaven is like. We are to be a fragrance of the ...
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April 26, 2012
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"In Jesus' simple command to 'make disciples,' he has invited every one of his followers to share the life of Christ with others in a sacrificial, intentional, global effort to multiply the gospel of Christ through others. He never intended to limit this invitation to the most effective communicators, the most brilliant organizers, or the most talented leaders and artists ...
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April 6, 2012
by Thomas Rydland
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| Tags: substitutionary atonement, gospel, cross
Barabbas - the guilty who goes free? Barabbas - the sinner released to new life while the death he deserves is paid by an Innocent Substitute?...
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April 6, 2012
by Thomas Rydland
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| Tags: Paul Tripp, Tripp, grace, gospel, cross, expectations
The brokenness of our world and the truth of the gospel....
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April 2, 2012
by Thomas Rydland
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| Tags: spiritual gifts, prophecy, church
I'm praying that Christ Redeemer Church will abound with members who "earnestly desire the spiritual gifts, especially that [they] may prophesy" (1Cor.14:1). ...
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April 1, 2012
by Thomas Rydland
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| Tags: gospel, jesus, church, gospel-centered
We want to be a "gospel-centered" church. What does that mean? What does it mean to be "gospel-centered"? ...
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March 19, 2012
by Thomas Rydland
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| Tags: Paul Tripp, Desires, Idolatry, Sermons, Heart
"All human desire must be held in submission to a greater purpose, the desires of God for his kingdom."...
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