Archive for the 'Devotionals & Spiritual Growth' Category

FIREPROOF — Outdoor Movie

Friday, May 1st, 2009

 
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the movie “Fireproof,” the #1 independent film of 2008, under the stars!  The movie will be shown outside on a giant 30 foot screen beginning at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 5.
 
There will be free child care and kid’s activities, as well as free popcorn, drinks [...]

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A Minute With Pastor — 05/03/2009

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

 

There is no end to the activities to avail one’s self of today.  Want sports?  There’s hockey, basketball and baseball games to attend.  Do you like music?  There’s well-known artists at downtown venues as well as a plethora of local school concerts.  Outdoor activities?  There’s a myriad of parks and rivers within 30 minutes.  Shopping [...]

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A Minute With Pastor — 04/26/2009

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

 
When God created the world in six literal days, the Bible tells us He spoke it into existence: “And God said, ‘Let there be light … a firmament … waters gathered together (Genesis 1:3,6,9).’”  The emphasis is on speaking, not doing.
 
When God interacted with Adam and Eve in the garden, He did so verbally (e.g. [...]

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A Minute With Pastor — 04/12/2009

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Had a rough week recently?  Were you glad it’s over?  How recently have you had those thoughts?  If anyone could have justifiably thought that way, it would have been Jesus.  What began as a triumphal entry amidst the waving of palm branches ended with His triumphal exit amidst the waving of angry fists.
 
A chicken and [...]

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A Minute With Pastor — 03/29/2009

Monday, March 30th, 2009

“Doctor’s orders!”  While that brief phrase carries some clout, it also arrives with it a bit of uncertainty.  Since it concerns our body, we are usually willing to listen to someone who knows more than we do, even if we are the one enduring the pain.  However, we also know that the doctor is not [...]

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EASTER WEEKEND

Friday, March 13th, 2009

Be our guest as we consider the amazing turn of events involved in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.  It’s sure to challenge!

 April 10

Good Friday Service at 7:00 P.M. (a reflective time as we consider the 9th hour — when Jesus died)
 
April 12

Sunrise Service at 8:00 A.M. (a dramatic portrayal of the impact of the resurrection)

Easter Brunch [...]

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Missions Morning

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

We welcome Dave Warren, state representative of the Ohio Association of Regular Baptist Churches, to Fellowship on March 22 in the morning service.  His wife, Pat, will also be with us.  There will be a carry-in lunch immediately after the service.

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A Minute With Pastor — 03/08/2009

Monday, March 9th, 2009

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The launch seems successful; the flight goes smoothly; the communication appears clear; then suddenly, those unmistakable, sinking words spring forth from the cockpit: “Houston, we have a problem.”
 
Similarly, the initial days of salvation are unbelievable, the pathway is pleasant, the interaction with the Lord consistent, then suddenly the desperate cry: “Help!”
 
Heart disease is [...]

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A Minute With Pastor — 03/01/2009

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

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There is more than a tendency today for young people to pursue these endeavors: a relationship, a sport, a grade, an achievement, a prize.  While such pursuits in and of themselves are not necessarily wrong, when such an endeavor blocks what should be a greater pursuit, it’ll leave them unsatisfied and misdirected.
 
That is [...]

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A Minute With Pastor — 02/15/2009

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

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A cage is a wonderful device for animals.  It allows pet owners to leave home knowing the birds, dogs, etc. won’t destroy the house or get into trouble.
 
But what good would the cage be if the owner left the door unlocked or worse yet, left the door partly open?  Even the most domesticate [...]

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