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He Chose You
In the days when Jesus walked on the earth, many young Jewish boys were hopeful that someday they could become disciples of their favorite rabbi. These young hopeful disciples would spend many, many...
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Not yet members
It seems that it is very easy for believers to become very inwardly focused. I am not speaking about a bent toward contemplative self-examination like mystics would engage in. Because it is what...
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Creating obstacles
EllisonRomans 14:13-23 are some of the most relevant verses in the whole Bible for the modern church. The church at Rome in the first century and your church in 2013 both have a problem. Both have...
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The Search Committee
EllisonEvery member of the congregation should be an active, contributing member of the God search committee. If this committee serves well, the rest of the church committees become much more...
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The Veiled Gospel
EllisonIt is very easy for the Christian to become discouraged, especially the one who is actively trying to live for Christ and the advancement of Christ’s kingdom.That Christian truly wants to see...
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The work of the Search Committee
EllisonEvery human is created to be in fellowship with the Creator. As I have written elsewhere, God has promised that we can find Him. He has said that we will find Him when we search for Him with all...
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The congregation search committee
Ellison Churches sometimes do not have a very realistic view of themselves. Often this becomes very evident when they begin to search for a pastor. It happens all the time, but it is out in the open...
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Meeting expectations
Ellison Right now, my life is very busy. Sometimes I think it is too busy. However it does not compare to the Passion Week. The last week of Jesus’ life was filled to the absolute brim and...
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Titus’ assignment
Ellison The Apostle Paul established some churches on the island of Crete. When Paul moved on to set up new churches elsewhere, he left those churches in the capable hands of Titus. Paul had trained...
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Being good, doing good
Ellison The Apostle Paul trained and equipped Titus to oversee the churches on the island of Crete. Paul wrote Titus a letter which is part of the New Testament. That letter is mainly a set of...
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The lifestyle for teaching
Ellison Quality leadership is a necessity for every organization and also for an organism like the church. If the church is going to function as God intends it to, we will have to emphasize developing...
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