1. 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

  2. Peace through A God Who Dies for His Enemies

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    03/21/24
    7 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    The relationship with God through Christ and renewal in his image in Christ cannot be taken away or compromised through suffering.
    Peace through A God Who Dies for His Enemies

  3. Be the Church - Law or Gospel?

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    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?

  4. For We Do Not Know What to Pray for As We Ought

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    02/21/24
    10 mins
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    By Wade Johnston
    Sometimes, we get prayer dementia. We can’t remember what we were going to pray for, we can’t put the words together, and, frustrated, there is nothing we can do but sigh and groan.
    For We Do Not Know What to Pray for As We Ought

  5. The Peace of the Lord and the Presentation of Jesus

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    02/02/24
    6 mins
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    By Jason Oakland
    In the Word, you find peace. It proclaims peace first between you and God because of Jesus. That empowers you to deal peacefully with others and brings you peace of mind.
    The Peace of the Lord and the Presentation of Jesus

  6. The Real World

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    01/17/24
    6 mins
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    By Pete Lange
    God gives his church a story that helps to make sense of this life.
    The Real World

  7. The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

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    01/11/24
    9 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
    The Gospel Breaks Down Fences

  8. Is God Moved by our Petitions?

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    01/08/24
    15 mins
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    By Steve Byrnes
    Do our petitions move God?
    Is God Moved by our Petitions?

  9. Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

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    09/06/23
    12 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    We must also address the stigma surrounding addiction within so many churches.
    Defeating the Goliath of Addiction

  10. More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

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    08/21/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    It is of the utmost importance that pastors teach their congregation that through faith in Jesus Christ, they are fortified against the machinations of the adversary.
    More Than Conquerors: Pastoral Care in Physical & Spiritual Temptations

  11. Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

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    08/03/23
    15 mins
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    By Ryan Cosgrove
    I’ve experienced firsthand the promise that God never leaves a congregation empty-handed.
    Observations from an Ordination Anniversary

  12. What Use is a Pastor?

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    07/26/23
    8 mins
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    By Donavon Riley
    A pastor is sent to proclaim the unconditional grace of God, reminding us again and again that it is our Heavenly Father who reaches out to us in love through his Christ-won forgiveness, and not the other way around.
    What Use is a Pastor?
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