February 3, 2023
by Brett Eubank
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
With the completion of the wall surrounding Jerusalem in Nehemiah 6, we come to the dedication of that wall in Nehemiah 12. As they set the wall apart for its intended use, the people fully knew that the protection and flourishing this wall offered would only be realized to the degree they placed their trust in God who is their true source of ...
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January 26, 2023
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
Rebuilding the Kingdom
As we have studied the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, we have seen how the Lord reestablished his people in Jerusalem following exile in Babylon. The first step in reestablishing the kingdom was to rebuild the Temple, which Ezra accomplished. Next, the defensive wall around the city of Jerusalem needed to be rebuilt, which...
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January 19, 2023
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
Rebuilding the Kingdom
It is not uncommon to hear Christians express their desire for revival. They hope for a reawakening of Christian values and practice in our churches and the culture at large. A time when many come to faith and are deepened in their faith. This hope is not farfetched or unprecedented. Throughout history, the Lord has bee...
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January 13, 2023
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
Rebuilding the Kingdom
Trumpets are meant to be loud. And for good reason. They are an instrument that is designed to announce and communicate. When you hear a trumpet, you pay attention. Growing up on military bases I remember the fast-paced morning reveille as the flag was raised and the low sonorous evening taps as the flag was lowered. Th...
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January 6, 2023
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
Rebuilding the Kingdom
January 12th is the date that most New Year's resolutions end. At least that is what one study of 31.5 million online participants revealed. People were able to gut it out for an average of two weeks and then give in. Much of the failure is due to unrealistic or overly ambitious goals. People think that they can go from...
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December 29, 2022
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
New Year's Day
Ilove the beginning of a new year. It is like a fresh pad of paper. The possibilities of what you will do with it are endless. You haven't messed up yet. Everything is clean and in order and all you must do is begin writing. I think this is why New Year's resolutions are so popular. We want to make this year one in which life b...
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December 23, 2022
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
The Christmas Dragon
In all the Christmas nativities I have seen, I have never run across one that included this particular character. Of course, there is always Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus. Often you will have the shepherds and a few sheep. Larger scenes will include the three wisemen and even their camels. I have even seen boys with drums,...
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December 15, 2022
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
Advent: Love
What is your favorite part of Christmas? There are so many things to love about the Christmas season. There are the decorations, the parties, and the special worship services. There are presents and plays and concerts. I enjoy the food and the music and the anticipation. However, the best part of Christmas is the story of Christm...
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December 9, 2022
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
Advent: Joy
Johnathan Edwards once wrote, "Self-denial will also be reckoned amongst the troubles of the godly But whoever has tried self-denial can give in his testimony that they never experienced greater pleasure and joys than after great acts of self-denial." On the third Sunday of Advent, we focus on the theme of joy. Yet we can often mi...
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December 1, 2022
by David Weber
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Preparing for the Lord's Day
Preparing for the Lord's Day
Advent: Peace
When you read our passage for this coming Sunday, you might ask yourself, "Why would Pastor Weber choose this passage when Sunday's theme is peace?" In the first verse of the passage, Jesus says to his disciples,
"Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword."(Matthew 10...
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