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What Makes for a Great Small Group? As one who has lead both horrendously awkward small groups and great ones, I would like to lay out a little of what I believe makes the difference. Eat a meal together every time without exception. You know...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
First, a Definition of Tithe Plenty define the tithe un-biblically. They see it as the Lance Armstrong of giving when its really the training wheels. Erroneously holding that giving 10% is the highest ideal of giving, they selfishly indulge in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
There are very few constants here at Christ Church; however, one constant is change. I’ve actually heard people say that as soon as you get comfortable at CC things will change. The reason for this is what I will call the ebb and flow of...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Learning from Jesus’ Evangelism Efforts in John 4 In Mark 8:36 Jesus implies that the total value of all the world, all of the gold in Fort Knox, all of the diamonds of Africa, all of the oil in the MIddle East is not worthy to be compared...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
First, let’s start with a definition of Providence taken from a highly readable and much recommended book by Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology. God is continually involved with all created things in such a way that he (1) keeps them...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Before we define and apply Paul’s admonition let us consider what Paul does notmean. He cannot mean that one who is under the influence of love is gullible. The loving man is no simpleton. There is no need to throw out discernment in...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Corporate responsibility seen within the family (Josh 7). In Joshua 7 an incredibly bewildering event takes place: God judges his people for the sins of one man, Achan. Many people died because of his (what appears to be individual) sin. In fact,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]