Month: April 2021
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Which Came First, Discipleship or Evangelism?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Have you heard that question before? Usually, we hear that as a funny saying that seeks to illustrate that sometimes it is difficult to figure out what the true cause is of a particular problem or event. Today, I want us to think about which came first…
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At Calvary – Episode 46 – Small Government? Big Government?
We were going to talk about history a bit. But instead, I want to share some thoughts about our preoccupation with what goes on in the halls of government. I want to think about how big the government has become to us. Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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Troubleshooting with God
When I was a kid, I did a lot of troubleshooting. No, I didn’t call it that back then, but I did it. When I was faced with a problem like a ball stuck on a roof, I would think through possible solutions until one presented itself. Sometimes, I would do foolish things to solve…
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At Calvary – Episode 45 – Questions Asked of Google
Folks just keep asking Google questions about God. This time we are going to look at those second-tier questions. These are questions that are asked by 1/2 to 1 million people! (That’s the 2nd tier of questions!) Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
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In Good – Be Excellent
I find getting lost to be easy for me. I am very good at it. It isn’t being lost that I have trouble with. I have trouble with finding my way. If someone wants directions, I will use Google or have them talk with my wife. I will have to find them directions from another…
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At Calvary – Episode 44 – The Baptist News Podcast
Let’s take a look at recent developments in the Southern Baptist world. I had hoped that we might talk about the larger Baptist witness this time, but there is just so much going on! So, join us next time to talk about Southern Baptist news of all types. Looking for more? You can always find…
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The Mystery of the Resurrection
As we think this week about the resurrection of Jesus, consider that the resurrection is God’s declaration of approval of the cross. It is the declaration that the cross is not a failure. It is not a loss. It is victory. First, it is a victory of mystery. What is that mystery? It is the…
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At Calvary – Episode 43 – James – Faith is Lived Out
We have been studying the book of James on Sunday mornings. We have been learning about being ready to receive the blessing of God and living out our faith. James has specific suggestions on how we can do that. Looking for more? You can always find all of the episodes right here…
Pastor John D Jakes 