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March 27, 2014 admin Kenneth Wieske

FACEBOOK and THE 7th COMMANDMENT by Kenneth Wieske

A woman walked into my study a few days ago. She was nearly naked, wearing only a bra and panties. There is

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The Marks of The Church

The Marks of The Church

If you move to a new town, you have to find a new church. The search for a new church can be

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TRUE REPENTANCE

“From that time on Jesus began to preach, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near’” (v. 17). – Matthew 4:12-22 Both Matthew and

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Sweet Forgiveness

Sweet Forgiveness

“The forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7). Could there be a sweeter word in any

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THE LAW & THE GOSPEL

In order to recover the sufficiency of Scripture we must once again learn to distinguish the Law and the Gospel as the

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The Reformed Church

The Reformed Church

The Reformed Church in the United States (RCUS) is a communion of Christian churches in the Reformed tradition. We stand on the

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THE GOSPEL IS FOR ALL

THE GOSPEL IS FOR ALL

  Maybe you have concluded that Christianity simply is not for people like you. You know who had every reason to think

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How Should We Then Worship?

Three-quarters of the way through the twentieth century, Francis A. Schaeffer asked the question, “How should we then live?” His book of

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What Is the Gospel?

There is no greater message to be heard than that which we call the Gospel. But as important as that is, it

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March 26, 2014 admin Scott Henry

LOVING GOD’S LAW by Pastor Scott Henry

“And God spake all these words, saying, I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of

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JOY & GRIEF

“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”
—Hebrews 13:17

Every pastor and elder has had frequent occasions both for joy and groaning over the people of God. The Apostle Paul wrote in 1 Thessalonians 3:9, “For what thanks can we render to God for you in return for all the joy with which we rejoice before our God on your account?” The Apostle John wrote in 3 John 4, “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in the truth.” But Paul also groaned over the church. We read in 2 Corinthians 2:4, “For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote to you, with many tears, not that you should be grieved, but that you might know the love which I have so abundantly for you.” We also read in 2 Corinthians 12:15, “And I will very gladly spend and be spent for your souls; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I am loved.” Paul was not concerned about his own welfare or reputation, but about God’s glory and the welfare of the church. When your pastor and elders groan it’s because they know that your disobedience to the Word of God will harm both you and the name of Christ.

Instead of causing grief or murmuring against your spiritual leaders, pray for them. Hebrews 13:18 says, “Pray for us.” The Apostle Paul frequently asked for prayer from the saints. In Ephesians 6:19 he asks for prayer so that he might open his mouth and boldly proclaim the Gospel. And in 1 Thessalonians 5:25 he simply says, “Brethren, pray for us!”

Christian, pray for your pastor and elders that they will stand firm and maintain a good conscience before God. Pray they will be delivered from circumstances or difficulties beyond their control. Pray that God would give them the spirit of wisdom and understanding and keep them faithful to watch over your souls by the ministry of the Word for in doing these things they will serve with joy, which will be for your edification and benefit. Take time today to pray for your pastor, elders, and deacons.

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