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Five Common Hangups to Holiness

1. The belief that all sin is the same “I sin in thought, word, and deed every day” you have heard many say. You have also heard your people say “I think every sin is the same, who am I to judge?” Then the proof texts come out: “If you look at a woman you […]

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SHOULD HOLINESS DIE?

There is only one conclusion regarding holiness with two emotions attached. The single conclusion is that holiness is rarely preached. The emotions attached are relief on the one hand and grief on the other. The relieved: Some among us are relieved that they no longer have to watch men in black suits pound elevated pulpits […]

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Preaching a Narrative Sermon | by Dr. Dave Ward

Two weeks ago we read a challenge by one of our pastors and seminary students to make Easter more exciting than the Superbowl. I do not think that preaching alone can accomplish that goal by any means. I do think, though, that preaching needs to be a part of it. The problem? Most of our […]

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New Year Vision 2012 from Dave Ward

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXqT3-mktJU&w=570] (Can’t see the video? Please click here.)