Polycarp (AD 70–155), the bishop of Smyrna, was urged by the Roman proconsul to publicly renounce his faith in Jesus or face execution for
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Imagine Oakridge got a letter from Christ. What would it say? What would he commend us for as a church? What would he rebuke?
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Everyone loves a good story and I have a great story to tell today. It is the story of future history. It’s not fictional—the
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There are many experiences in life that prompt mixed emotions. Walking a daughter down the aisle can bring a father sadness and joy, nostalgia
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We talk a lot about grace in the church, and, rightly so! As Christians, we are saved by grace, live by grace, mature in
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Philip Melancthon, the great Reformation theologian, once said to his friend and mentor, Martin Luther, “Today you and I will discuss the governance of
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Expectations can dictate experiences. If our expectations of a relationship or situation are inaccurate, unrealistic, or misguided then disappointment, disillusionment, and discouragement often result.
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Without doubt, other than creation, The Exodus is the single greatest event in the Old Testament. It is an incredible story. It is a
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The Gospel according to Matthew is written in such a way that it oscillates between stories about Jesus and the teachings of Jesus. All in all, there are
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Most are familiar with this cinematic scene: A bomb with a visible timer is counting down to detonation and, apparently, the only way to
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While Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is arguably one of the world’s most famous works of art, if you’ve ever seen it (whether in-person at
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As Christians, we have been saved unto eternal life. We have been moved from darkness to light, from death to life. We have, by
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