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The Myth Of Freedom: We're All Captives
Preaching recently on Ephesians 4:1-16 I noticed something for the first time: Paul’s emphasis on believers being prisoners of Christ. Part of the reason for this oversight is that most...
Overemphasising Service Can Lead To Underemphasising Gifts
In this post I want to explore the distinction between service and gifts in the local church. My working thesis is that larger churches draw heavily on service but do...
Is Your Church A Cruise Liner Or A Racing Yacht?
Long before my suspicion of maritime analogies, I remember preaching on Ephesians 4 and using the crew of a boat to illustrate a common church problem. I argued that very...
Philippians 4:8-9 Devotional
Philippians 4:8-9. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about...
Philippians 2:19-24 Devotional
Philippians 2:19-24. I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. 20 I have no...