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A Christian Insurrection

One year ago today, a Trump political rally deteriorated into select crowds of people surging into the capitol building, which will forever be known as the January 6th insurrection. Since then, people on both sides of the aisle have used this event to try and score political points and gain power in this country, but how should a Christian view this event? Join us as we explore how Christians are the true insurrectionists, living in a world that belongs to God, advancing His Kingdom and not our own.

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Christmas and the end of fear

2000 years ago Christ came, not only to save us from our sins, but also to deliver us from our fears and give us a courage in Him that will never end. May you find joy, peace, and courage in Him this Christmas and beyond!

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Christmas Rags

2000 years ago, the angels who announced the messiah’s birth, gave the shepherds an unusual sign to confirm his identity. At His death, we begin to understand why. Join us as we explore the meaning of his swaddling clothes and how that points us to the Gospel!

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More Weight!

329 years ago a man named Giles Corey was pressed to death because he would not cave to societal pressure. Today, when the world calls us to compromise on Gospel truth, or to cave under their lies, we must love the world enough to simply say: “More weight”.

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The Fight For Joy

One of the most difficult emotions that a Christian will ever grapple with is joy. We know we are supposed to have it, but yet so few of us do, which can leave us frustrated and confused. Join us as we look at 3 life changing tools David gives us that will produce joy, even in the darkest hours of the soul! Today, we fight for joy!

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Christ or Chaos!

The whole Bible can be told through the lens of Christ or Chaos. If we choose Christ, we not only have peace, order, beauty and life, but we also join Christ's cosmic battle to vanquish the darkness. If we choose sin and death, then chaos, confusion, and despair will be our never ending portion. Join us for episode 3 as we look at how Christ goes to war with the chaos and empowers His followers to do the same!

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A Right To Defense

With American constitutional right of self-defense firmly before the national conscience, it seems like a prudent time to ask: what does the Bible say about self-defense? Are we permitted to protect our own lives? Even if that means taking the life of another? Join us as we explore that topic together!

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Called to Shine.

We live like the one who pursued sinners, who did not retreat under the threat of death, and also stood humbly before His captors… We humbly, confidently, meekly, and boldly show up like Jesus and stand firm for Him. We are called to pull the lint off our lamp stands and let the world see Jesus shining through us!

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Prayer Nights At Shepherd’s

The Shepherd’s Church is adding a second worship service in January that will be focused on and saturated with prayer! Find out more about this in this article!

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Joyful Singing Is Required

The way we sing to God tells the story of how our hearts feel about God. Join us as we explore this concept together.

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The Burning Of William Tyndale

On October 6th, 1536, 485 years ago, a lion hearted man of God, named William Tyndale, was burned at the stake! His crime…

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CRITICAL THEORY: From Marx To Modern America

A Christian is not a tender hearted lap dog waiting for big daddy government to pet us in between our beatings. We are not a scared little orphan hoping and praying the world would take us in. We are insurrectionists. Read on to find out more!

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A Christian Insurrection

A Christian is not a tender hearted lap dog waiting for big daddy government to pet us in between our beatings. We are not a scared little orphan hoping and praying the world would take us in. We are insurrectionists. Read on to find out more!

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Should Children Sit In Church?

How should a church think about children? Should they be included in the gathering? Or given their own space to think and play? Perhaps the most important question, beyond our opinions, is what does the Bible say? Join us as we examine that question.

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The Proof Is In The Puddin

Faith goes beyond the externals to what God has done within you. If God has saved you, there will be certain proofs within you that will differentiate you from the world!

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How The Gospel Redeems Race

The Gospel is not just generic good news, applied to generic sins, offering a generic hope. It is a specific good news, that applies to specific sins, and brings a specific and tangible hope for all who believe in Jesus! Join us as we explore how the good news of Christ redeems sins like racism and restores His people to love!

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Surviving Babylon: I Will Not Bow Down

Secular governments both then and now will ask us to bow down and worship things that violate our God. And no matter what consequences come, we must never bow down!

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Surviving Babylon: Unafraid

2600 years ago, Daniel interpreted a strange dream that has monumental relevance for every Christian’s life! This is a dream which lead out God’s plan for the future and how He would establish an eternal Kingdom through His Son that will cause us to live UNAFRAID! John us as we examine this together in part 4 of surviving Babylon!

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Surviving Babylon: Uncovered

We live in a world that is eagerly attempting to silence dissenting opinions. And, yet, we are called to be witnesses for Christ. How do these things work together? How can we live a life openly obedient in a world that hates God? Join us as we explore that topic in part 3 of Surviving Babylon.

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