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Knowing God
by Stefan Bomberger This winter, we launched into our new teaching series called Knowing God. This series is focused on growing in our “personal relationship” with God. I’m sure, as Christians, most of us have heard the following phraseology: “We … Continue reading
Tim Keller on Counterfeit Gods
I recently finished Counterfeit Gods, by Tim Keller. In his epilogue he writes: Idolatry is not just a failure to obey God, it is a setting of the whole heart on something besides God. This cannot be remedied only by … Continue reading
Prayer and the Gospel
Principles One of the most basic things that the gospel does is change prayer from mere petition to fellowship and the praise of his glory. Galatians 4:6-7 teaches us that when we believe the gospel, we not only become God’s … Continue reading
Parenting for the Glory of God
As I have thought and prayed about the task assigned to me in these two messages (today and tomorrow), what I believe I should do is weave together three realities: worship—because it’s the theme of Exalt 94; parenting—because it’s the … Continue reading
Prayer: Dealing with our Doubts
2 Corinthians 1:9-11 [9] Indeed, we felt that we had received the sentence of death. But that was to make us rely not on ourselves but on God who raises the dead. [10] He delivered us from such a deadly … Continue reading
When Does God Answer Prayer?
1 John 3:22-23 We receive from him whatever we ask, because we keep his commandments and do what pleases him. And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one … Continue reading
The Sovereignty of God and Prayer
I am often asked, “If you believe God works all things according to the counsel of his will (Ephesians 1:11) and that his knowledge of all things past, present, and future is infallible, then what is the point of praying … Continue reading
Do Not Neglect the Holy Spirit in Parenting
“You have nothing to worry about with your kids,” she told me one day, “because you’re doing everything right.” These words from a pastor’s wife were meant to encourage but actually provoked more questions than answers. The women was well-meaning. … Continue reading
The Law of Love and the Love of Law
The Law of Love and the Love of Law Some Christians make the mistake of pitting love against law, as if the two were mutually exclusive. You either have a religion of love or a religion of law. But such … Continue reading
The Gift of Friendship and the Godliness of Good Friends (Part 4)
Question Three: Are You a Faithful Friend Yesterday, I gave three characteristics of a foul friend. Today I conclude the four part series with three characteristics of faithful friend. First, a faithful friend is there in times of trouble. “Do … Continue reading
