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Written by Jim Kilcullen
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Saturday, 13 June 2009 |
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At least twice a week I pass a shabby little bar in what most people would call "the ghetto." It's basically a glorified shack no bigger than a two car garage. Every time I pass, the same questions come to mind: "Why do people go there? What do they hope to find?" Some might say they find acceptance, others an escape from the world, and maybe a few would say they find answers to the difficult questions of life.
During his second missionary journey the apostle Paul went to Athens and encountered people who spent a great deal of time philosophizing about life. They were ever in search of new teachings that would bring meaning and understanding. They put their trust in numerous false gods and erected statues in their honor. In the middle of all those icons, Paul found an altar with the inscription, "To an unknown god." Seizing the opportunity, he told them about God, who was unknown to them – creator of heaven and earth. He explained that God designed it so that people would look for Him, reach for Him, and find Him (Acts 17:27).
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 14 June 2009 )
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Written by Norris DeBerry
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Thursday, 19 March 2009 |
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"They came to Capernaum. When he was in the house, he asked them, 'What were you arguing about on the road?' But they kept quiet because on the way they had argued about who was the greatest. Sitting down, Jesus called the Twelve and said, 'If anyone wants to be first, he must be the very last, and the servant of all.' He took a little child and had him stand among them. Taking him in his arms, he said to them, 'Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever welcomes me does not welcome me but the one who sent me.'" Mark 9:33-37 (NIV)
Jesus went about teaching and "fleshing out" the good news of the kingdom of God. What is the kingdom of God? How do we understand and experience the good news of the kingdom of God? My answer at this point in time is: (1) Seek God's kingdom; (2) Pray that God will open our eyes to his kingdom; (3) Partner with Jesus in his mission; (4) Then, we will discover the kingdom. Notice the underlined words: Seek, Pray, Partner, Discover! As disciples of Jesus, we will progressively discover the kingdom of God as we continue the mission of Jesus. Let me share two stories from The Well to illustrate what I am attempting to communicate.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 03 September 2009 )
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Written by Geoffrey Sikes
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Thursday, 12 February 2009 |
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We will be kicking off the month of March with a day-long emphasis on revival. Our speaker will be Jason Allison, no stranger to Madison Street. Many of us have known Jason through his work with Lylewood Christian Camp, and last year, all of us were touched by the passing of his wife, Evette. Jason preaches for the Pegram Church of Christ, and we are looking forward to having him back with us for this special day.
In addition to speaking in our morning assembly, Jason will be speaking to all of our teens and adult classes at 9:30 a.m. We will all be sharing a time of food and fellowship at noon, and everyone is encouraged to bring plenty of food for a potluck meal. That evening, we will be hosting youth groups from the area as we have done for a number of years, and they will be sharing a time of food and fellowship following Jason's lesson. LIFE Groups will not meet, but are encouraged to be at the building for our time together.
Please plan on being here for all three of Jason's lessons and for the noon potluck, as well. The day should be a wonderful time of revival and encouragement. The schedule for the day is listed below:
9:30 a.m.
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"What God Desires: Our Attention"
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10:30 a.m.
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"What God Requires: Our Repentance"
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12:00 p.m.
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Congregational Potluck & Fellowship
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6:00 p.m.
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"What God Demands: Our Obedience" |
7:00 p.m.
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Food and Fellowship for Youth |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 February 2009 )
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