Category: Christian Living
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Worshiping God AND Idols!
II Kings 17:33 They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence. I have often preached how the nation of Israel in the Old Testament would leave their faith in God and begin to worship the idols of the nations around them. While…
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The Right Question is – “Who?”
As we face the obstacles and trials of life we so often are left wondering why things are happening to us or how long they may last. As a pastor many have asked me ‘Why?” the current crisis is happening to them. Why did they get cancer? Why did their spouse die? Why do they…
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It is a choice!
Love. On this Valentine’s Day I thought it was important to once again look at the subject of Love. While much can be said on the subject, Love ultimately boils down to a Choice! One may have been initially attracted or enamored to their spouse but in order to have a relationship that survives over…
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Why did God make Hell?
by Pastor Wes Gunther Taking a look at any poll on the subject of Heaven and Hell quickly tells us that the vast majority of people believe in a Heaven (or at least an after life) but very few actually believe in a Hell. It is often stated today that “a loving God would not…
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Underestimating False Information
by Pastor Wes Gunther During World War II the British were very effective at using ‘Black Propaganda’ which is better know today as Disinformation – or False Information. During the War the British began at least two radio stations which both claimed to be broadcasting from Germany. One was geared toward the German citizens and…
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How do I surrender to God?
It seems so easy to just tell people “Surrender you will to God” but how exactly does one do that? What does it mean to ‘surrender’? I have wrestled with and studied this topic this week and came to these conclusion from Scripture: 1. Surrender is a choice. When General Robert E. Lee of the Confederate…
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How do I walk in the Spirit – part 2 of 2
3) I must feed the Spirit. When we feed the flesh we will think and respond in the flesh. When we feed the Spirit we will respond spiritually. I feed the Spirit by reading the Word of God, by studying the Word of God, by listening to teaching and preaching on the Word of God,…
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How do I walk in the Spirit? (part 1 of 2)
We often teach and preach about the importance of ‘Walking in the Spirit’ but what exactly does that look like? Specifically, what should change in my life if I am walking in the Spirit? How do I do it and how do I know if I am walking in the Spirit? 1) To walk…