The following entry is an excerpt from one of Pastor Josh Moore’s sermons on the book of Acts. The sermon was first delivered on 10/6/24 at Red Door Church. We have been attempting to do some deep cleaning and organizing at home the last few months. Somehow I feel like when you are cleaning the […]
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Ultimately, this attribute answers the questions, “Who (or what) is first in my life?” And, “why do I exist?” These questions address what is often called “The Lordship Commitment.” Does Christ hold first place in the life of the disciple? Will he or she submit to and obey His revealed will in all matters of
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This is Part II in a series titled “Seeking God in the Vermont Wilderness.” You can read Part I here. My studies in local Royalton history have revealed some interesting tales of faith. One of the most remarkable stories I have discovered is about Sarah Joiner Lyman. Sarah was born in Royalton in November of
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I have been a Christian long enough to know that none of my own ideas are very good. That is to say, if I know something really important, or if I say something that’s deep, I didn’t come up with it. My growth as a follower of Jesus Christ has been dependent on two things:
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The first fruit listed among the fruit of the Spirit is the fruit of love. This beautiful fruit begins to mature when Christ enters a person’s life. Romans 5:5 states: “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.”
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The Bible is full of difficult teachings that are seen as unpalatable to the modern person. But even in Jesus’ day, people at times responded to his teaching unfavorably. Here’s a sampling: “this is a hard teaching, who can accept it?” (John 6:60). Or, “You have a demon!” (John 7:20). On multiple occasions, the audience
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