1. Tell the Story And Preach It

    book
    04/25/24
    10 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    A Christian story untethered from the reality of Christ and his mercy toward sinners becomes a mere fable, while a sermon disconnected from the hearts of its listeners remains a hollow oratory.
    Tell the Story And Preach It

  2. Eucatastrophe of Easter

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    04/24/24
    13 mins
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    By Joshua Miller
    Eucatastrophe is the coming untrue of all sin, evil, and death. And where that starts is the empty tomb of the risen Jesus.
    Eucatastrophe of Easter

  3. Resurrection Community

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    04/22/24
    16 mins
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    By 1517 Staff
    This article is written by guest contributor, Christopher J. Richmann.
    Resurrection Community

  4. We Don't Lose Heart

    book
    04/05/24
    20 mins
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    By Bradley Gray
    For Paul, the hope of the resurrection was the ultimate antidote whenever his circumstances tempted him to despair or to "lose heart."
    We Don't Lose Heart

  5. Shrug Not at the Burial of Jesus

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    03/30/24
    14 mins
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    By Chad Bird
    The seemingly small, the particular, the previously overlooked, magnifies in importance.
    Shrug Not at the Burial of Jesus

  6. A Very Good Friday

    book
    03/29/24
    12 mins
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    By Adam Francisco
    The death and resurrection did indeed really happen. They are accomplished historical facts, and by them, so too is the forgiveness of our sins and justification before God.
    A Very Good Friday

  7. Commemorating the Feast of St. Patrick

    book
    03/18/24
    11 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    Patrick's breakthrough came when he began to leverage his knowledge of the native language and customs to build a bridge between Irish lore and the Christian mythos.
    Commemorating the Feast of St. Patrick

  8. Clarity Under the Cross

    book
    03/11/24
    7 mins
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    By Jason Oakland
    The love of God in Christ Jesus never changes. That love is for you.
    Clarity Under the Cross

  9. Be the Church - Law or Gospel?

    book
    03/07/24
    16 mins
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    By Ryan Couch
    We can interpret "be the Church" as either law or gospel.
    Be the Church - Law or Gospel?

  10. A Good Sermon

    book
    03/04/24
    7 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    The church is called to preach the good news of Jesus Christ. Where is that message found? In every blade of grass, on every page of Scripture.
    A Good Sermon

  11. Lent's Forty Days

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    02/20/24
    10 mins
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    By John Bombaro
    The number forty calls to remembrance narratives of God’s great acts of redemption, but also our conformity to and participation in those narratives.
    Lent's Forty Days

  12. Legalism - The Elephant in the Room

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    02/19/24
    15 mins
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    By Ryan Couch
    There is no AA for legalists. At least not officially. But there ought to be, and it should be called your local church.
    Legalism - The Elephant in the Room
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