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Lent 2010 - Day 14
Spring and the Power of New Life
By Pastor Tony Cervero
Shortly after the armistice of World War I, Dr. Donald Barnhouse visited the battlefields of Belgium. In the first year of the war, the surrounding area around the city of Mons was the scene of the great British retreat. For miles west of the city the roads were lined with artillery, tanks, trucks, and other war material that the enemy had abandoned in their hasty flight.
Lent 2010 - Day 12
Big Deal (part 4): The Resurrection Provides Ultimate Victory
One of the great differences between the religions and philosophies of this world are their various and contrasting versions of the future.
Lent 2010 - Day 11
Insignificant or Significance
By Pastor Dave Holtzhauer
Is there anything that we do that is insignificant in God's kingdom?
Have you ever been asked to do something mundane or a little chore that you thought didn't have any significance? Have you ever been asked to do something that wasn't in the public's eye but in obedience without creating a stir, did it?
Lent - Day 9
What's the BIG DEAL? The resurrection assures us of God's forgiveness
Lent 2010 - Day 8
Lent 2010 – Day 8
What's the Big Deal? (part 1)
by Pastor Tony Cervero
The most fantastic claim Christians make is that Jesus Christ died on a Cross, was buried and (here's the good part) rose from the dead. That's right, we claim that Jesus died on the Cross and miraculously came back to life ... not only did Jesus come back to life - He came out of the dead in a 'glorified' body. It strains our logic and credibility to the utmost.
Lent 2010 - Day 5
Seeing the Lord!
Today, we discuss the beatitude that promises: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. What a promise; what a hope; what a focus. We have become of People of God's Presents more than of God's Presence.
