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Who took Judas’ place?

Who took the place of the twelfth apostle? If Peter correctly applied the two verses he quoted from the Psalms, no one human could take and “dwell in” Judas’ place but throughout the centuries there have been millions of “sent … Continue reading

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Are you sent?

I don’t wantMy faith to be mild,Dressed upAnd styledInto a sweetSunday sermon. If Jesus lives within your heart, He’s giving you specific inner promptings to lead and guide you throughout the day. Learn to recognize and follow His loving voice. … Continue reading

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Christian Spectators Or Christian Participants?

Are we Christian spectators or Christian participants?  Do we sit, watch, and listen to Christianity or do we live, do, and demonstrate Christianity? Spectators are passive observers.  They have no say in the outcome of the things they watch.  TV … Continue reading

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How Did The Church At Antioch Launch A Great Missionary Work?

There were five leaders in the church at Antioch.  The five guys sharing leadership were:  Barnabas, who had a reputation as an encourager; Simeon called Niger (good chance he was of black African descent); Lucius of Cyrene which is currently a … Continue reading

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Did The Apostles’ Decision Demolish The Church In Jerusalem?

After Pentecost the church in Jerusalem quickly grew into a mega church with at least 5,000 men (Acts 4:4) plus thousands of women and children.  The Apostles were daily distributing food to widows, but some people began to complain because they … Continue reading

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