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What Will We Remember in the New Creation? Jun 22, 2023

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In Isaiah, God promises that “the former things shall not be remembered” in the new creation. Will we really have no memory of this age in the age to come?

Better Than Scrolling Your Phone in the Morning Jun 19, 2023

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Why do so many of us reach instinctively for our phones in the morning? Pastor John identifies six temptations and points to a better way to begin our day.

Dangers in Exposing Cultural Sins Jun 15, 2023

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How can a preacher faithfully call out a culture’s sins while still sounding the dominant note of amazement at the glories of God in Christ?

The Sick Love of Controversy Jun 12, 2023

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How can we recognize what Paul calls “an unhealthy craving for controversy” in ourselves and others? Pastor John identifies six traits of a controversy-loving spirit.

How Much Should Pastors Make? Jun 08, 2023

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“The laborer deserves his wages” — including those who labor in preaching and teaching. But how might a church decide what a pastor’s wages should be?

Can Single Men Pastor? Jun 05, 2023

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In Paul’s elder qualifications, he seems to assume that pastors will be married. So how should churches assess the qualification of a single man who wants to pastor?

Why Do We Pray for Our President? Jun 01, 2023

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Why does Paul call Christians to pray for kings and other political rulers — and what specifically might we ask God to do in them and through them?

Hope for the Fragile and Fragmented May 29, 2023

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In a world filled with wars and rumors of wars, earthquakes and famines, a right understanding of the end times can bring stability to anxious minds.

The Joy of Jesus’s Return May 26, 2023

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When Jesus returns, he will magnify the radiance of his glory by multiplying our own joy in that glory. We will happily marvel, and he will forever shine.

Why God Wills Suffering for the Children He Loves May 24, 2023

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If we’re going to rejoice in even the worst circumstances, then we need clear and strong reasons for why God wills suffering for the children he loves.

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