A friend of mine from years gone by, gave a sermon recently to pastors who had gathered to learn how to preach better. The sermon was excellent, but this clip struck me a worth posting.
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doug-odonnell
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http://www.simeonworkshops.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=92&Itemid=147

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I didn’t get a chance to discuss my last point in the Men’s Bible Study last week, so I’ll cover it here. As you move through James 1 and the first half of 2, there is a sense of progression with James showing what the Christian life should be (amidst their faith being tested) and [...]

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The sovereignty of God is certainly clear in many of the Psalms, but this one struck me this morning.
 
3 When iniquities prevail against me, you atone for our transgressions. 4 Blessed is the one you choose and bring near, to dwell in your courts! We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, the [...]

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Been meaning to share this one for awhile with my own thoughts, but realized this morning that nothing more needs to be said. This is from C.H. Spurgeon’s Faith Checkbook, April 9:
Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. (Psalm 119:165)
Yes, a true love for the great Book will bring [...]

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This is the doc Chris and I mentioned at Bible Study tonight. Some good stuff.

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I have a copy of the Life Application Bible. Never use it.
I have a copy of the Reformation Study Bible. Never use it.
I will be getting a copy, if not two, of the ESV Study Bible. I intend to use it.
From what I can see, this may actually be a very helpful study Bible.
One [...]

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From Leviticus 19:
“You shall not hate your brother in your heart…”
“…but you shall love your neighbor as yourself…”
“…and you shall love [a stranger] as yourself…”
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Heb 13:8).
Praise be to God for his Word, both Old and New Testament!

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Dr. Niel Nielson, President of Covenant College had a great post yesterday on Reading and Writing Well.
Nielson’s post had me cheering out loud (quietly to myself).
I’m in a technical field and I’ve often found that writing poorly and spelling poorly (and practicing poor personal hygiene) is often looked upon as a badge of honor. [...]

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For, by grace you are in the state of having been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, rather it is the gift of God, not a result of works, in order that no man should boast.
I’m going to open up a thread on Ephesians 2:8-9, since Matt and I have been discussing it [...]

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Okay, boring for most of you, but interesting to me, as one who loves my Bible software, but is bothered by the fact that I’ve already lost the ability to use some of the older programs that I purchased years ago.
The ESV blog talks about some advances that could help in the future here.

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