Guest preacher Rev. Gary Jepsen (my wife, Katie’s, dad) unpacks the Book of Job from beginning to end. Dealing not only with the narrative of Job, we look at the underlying theology that extends to many of our life’s circumstances when we ask the question, “Why, God?” The overview takes on a heavenly view of …
The Lord gave signs in the early church to show the new outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon His people. One of these signs was speaking in tongues. Today there are many questions, however, regarding speaking in tongues. Is it real? Is it important for every Christian to speak in tongues? When and how should …
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We are commanded to be baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. However, this baptism by water is to follow Spirit Baptism. That is, every Christian has been born again and baptized by the Holy Spirit. This inward work is a one-time event, followed by repeated moments of being filled by …
You’re mom or Sunday school teacher may have always told you, “God won’t give you anything you can’t handle.” Well, they were wrong. Not only can you not handle them, He will give or allow them in your life. The reason? The only one who can handle your trials, burdens and temptations is Jesus, and …
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Tithing is more than simply giving things to the Lord or reserving 10% from each paycheck to put in the offering plate. We submit everything to the Lord as we have already submitted our heart to him. What makes it in the plate is already His anyway. The question really is, is our heart fully …