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The Seed of the Woman
You can turn to chapter 4 of Genesis and we will cover all of chapter 4 which is the story of Cain and Abel. As we get into this text, I want to make certain we are all clear on something. I hold to and am preaching from the stance that all these stories we…
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Paradise Restored
Introduction Turn in your bibles to Genesis 2, we will cover from verse 4 of chapter 2 all the way through chapter 3. The focus will be on man and the first law, the fall, and the hope of Paradise restored. I am sure this won’t be the last time I say that it is…
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The Golden Middle
Greek mythology tells us the tragic story of Icarus. Icarus and his father Daedalus (DEAD a lus) were imprisoned on the island of Crete by King Minos. Seeking escape, Daedalus collected feathers of various sizes from the birds on the island and using a softened wax, he joined the feathers together to make large wings…
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In The Beginning
Introduction As you know this is an exciting week as we are beginning a new series on a new book of the bible. Well, the book isn’t new, it’s been around for a while but new for us to work through. We are going back to the beginning, where our story, the story of…
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The Stone is Rolled Away
Introduction Let me say to begin, our Lord is risen! The past two Easter Sunday’s we have looked at texts outside of the resurrection narrative and focused more on gospel centered passages. There will certainly be plenty of Gospel this morning but I want to look specifically at the story of the resurrection as given…
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General Revelation
Introduction Throughout recorded human history mankind has sought to understand how they came to live on the Earth. Humanity has lifted their heads towards the heavens and contemplated who or what has made the stars. Men and women have, for thousands of years, conveyed their deepest longings through various artistic creations and the generations have…
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Once Upon a Time
Have you noticed that almost all fairy tales follow a very similar plot? The protagonist falls into some hopeless situation or curse on account of evil trickery and deception. The stories would end there if not for the hero, the knight in shining armor. The brave one who will stop at nothing to rescue the…
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A Brief Introduction
In all honesty, the world needs another blog like I need another root canal. I don’t begin this with any delusions that this blog will change the world or be the thing that everyone is missing. It won’t be that. I don’t think it can be that. Not because the quality of writing won’t be…
The Wicket Gate 