November 10, 2016
by Steve Bice
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Sermon Application
I wanted to take a few moments to throw out a quick reminder for each of us, at Sovereign Grace Church in Bellbrook, as we continue to engage people following the election. Whether you're engaging via the posting of Facebook articles, Facebook memes, tweets, online discussion forums (or commenting on other's Facebook posts), or conversation with neighbors, co-workers, and ...
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October 5, 2016
by Steve Bice
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Church Life
At all times and in all places, the gathering of the saints is a means of grace established by God for edifying his people. Christians gather to worship not because it might be helpful to us if all the stars align, not because it might be good for us if our leaders plan the service just right, not because it might be helpful if everyone smiles at us with the perfect degree...
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September 30, 2016
by Joy Bice
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Category:
Encouragement
Growing up in a Christian home, the Bible has always been an important book in my life. I was in sixth grade when I first felt a conviction to read it on a daily basis. I was also in sixth grade when I first felt a struggle in my heart. The struggle to read my Bible became a legalistic issue almost when it became a conviction. Reading and studying God's word became somethi...
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September 21, 2016
by Joy Bice
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Gospel Connections | Tags: Bible, Gospel
...Toward the end of the seminar, he made a very simple statement that had a huge impact on the way I read my Bible. He said, "When you read the Bible, always look for the gospel." That's it, no magic formula, just an admonition to look for the gospel. He had, of course, prior to that statement spent time teaching us how the Bible is God's story of redemption and that it a...
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March 26, 2016
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Good Friday
The rending of the temple veil and early Jewish sources that report unusual phenomena in the temple around AD 30. ...
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March 23, 2016
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Holy Week | Tags: Easter, Holy Week, Gospel, Spy Wednesday, Cross
Our friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "Betrayed by one of His Own" and "Mutiny against the Messiah". ...
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March 22, 2016
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Holy Week | Tags: Easter, Holy Week, Gospel, Holy Tuesday, Cross
Our friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "The Escalating Conflict" and "The King We Needed, but Never Wanted". ...
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March 21, 2016
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Holy Week | Tags: Easter, Holy Week, Gospel, Holy Monday, Cross
Our friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "No Turning Back" and "Jesus Turns the Tables". ...
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March 20, 2016
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Holy Week | Tags: Easter, Holy Week, Gospel, Good Friday, Cross, Palm Sunday
Our friends at Desiring God have put together a morning and evening devotional for Holy Week. Today's devotionals are entitled "The Savior's Tears of Sovereign Mercy" and "The Problem of Palm Sunday". ...
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March 19, 2016
by Steve Bice
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Holy Week | Tags: Easter, Holy Week, Gospel, Good Friday, Cross
Our friends at Desiring God have put together a helpful resource for us as we head into Holy Week. Eleven pastors/leaders have written morning and evening devotions for us from Palm Sunday through Easter to help us process what took place that historically pivotal week and what it means for us today. David Mathis, Executive Director of Desiring God writes this in his prefa...
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