Church: Love It Or Love It

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Rich Stevenson

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You thought when you began reading that title that it was going to say, “Church:  Love It Or Leave It.”  And you could jump on the bandwagon with a massive crowd of 20 and 30 somethings who are leaving the Church in droves.  It is popular to say things like, “I don’t have a problem with Jesus, but I don’t like the Church.”

The problem is, there’s no alternative.  Jesus is coming back for a bride, not a bride with all of her bridesmaids.  Church is Plan A, and there’s no Plan B.   Continue reading →

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There Is No Other Stream

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Rich Stevenson

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Those are not my words, they are from Jesus Himself:  Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.  John 14:6

Today, we can feel the abrasiveness of that statement in the atmosphere of inclusiveness.  It seems downright intolerant!  Can you imagine how that statement is going to sound 10 years from now? It will cause an outrage. . .literally. Continue reading →

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5 Reasons I Love Billy Graham

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Rich Stevenson

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On Billy Graham’s 96th birthday, I want to repost one of my favorite blogs.

I’m sure I could come up with 50, but I’ve zeroed in on 5 of the biggest reasons that I love Billy Graham.

#1  Billy Graham’s most often repeated phrase in preaching is:  “The Bible says. . .”

Culture didn’t drive his preaching.  Politics didn’t dictate his delivery.  He wasn’t seeker sensitive, He was Spirit sensitive.  Like John Wesley, you could honestly say that Billy Graham is “a man of one book.”  Although many tried to sway him, Billy took the Bible literally and declared it’s simple, clear message faithfully.  After 60 plus years of preaching, he still defers the power of his ministry to the Word of God. Continue reading →

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The Most Obeyed Command in the Bible

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Rich Stevenson

be-fruitful-and-multiplyWhat is the most obeyed command in the Bible?  It is one that even the most vile down through the ages have obeyed.

This command is found in Genesis 1:28 and 9:1,7:  “Be fruitful and multiply.”

We sure have done a pretty good job at filling the earth with people! Continue reading →

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10 of the Most Important Words in the Bible

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Rich Stevenson

power2What are some of the most important words in the Bible?  There are all kinds of answers. . .

Genesis 1 is pretty important.  Don’t forget about Psalm 23.  How could you leave out John 3?

I think 10 of the most important words in the Bible are found in John 20:21:  “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” Continue reading →

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