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Led To Hope

Do you feel bombarded by difficult circumstances, lost in sorrow and struggle? You’re not alone.
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By Dr. Jim Schettler, Thursday, July 3, 2025

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5 Steps to Starting a Church Podcast

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By Jeremy Lofgren, Tuesday, September 11, 2012
It Is Easier Than You Think
First, you should understand what a podcast is and why it is useful. A podcast is a series of media (usually audio or video) files that people can subscribe to. If someone subscribes to your church podcast, every time there is a new recording, they will get it automatically.
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When Faith Knocks

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, September 10, 2012
Faith Cannot Be Developed in Comfortable Surroundings
Thomas Edison observed, “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” It seems to me that something similar can be said of faith.
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Christian Living
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Greatness in the Eyes of God

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By Dr. David Gibbs Jr., Friday, September 7, 2012
How to Be Used by God
What does it take to break through the momentum of this world and truly be great in the eyes of God?
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Christian Living
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The Spirit and Mission of a Twelfth-Century Bible College

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Training Young People for the Ministry

This summer I had the opportunity to visit the valleys of Piedmont, Italy—home to the Waldensians for centuries.>I was humbled as I saw the rough benches around the hewn stone podium where the barba would teach from the center.

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Pastoral Leadership
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Trusting God with Your Finances

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By Gabriel Ruhl, Friday, August 31, 2012
3 Questions to Help Diagnose Your Financial Faith Level
It has always amazed me, that God, who owns everything, allows you and me to be involved in meeting the needs of His church. Let me encourage you to evaluate your own stewardship and ask God to grow your faith.
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Christian Living
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Politics and the Pulpit

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By Dr. David Gibbs Jr., Thursday, August 30, 2012
Churches and IRS Election Code
With election season coming up, it is important to note what ministry leaders can and can’t do during an election.
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Pastoral Leadership
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How to Build an Illustration Database

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By Scott Hand, Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Building a Simple Database in Open Office
An illustration database is a good tool to help gather all source material in one place. Whether you are a Sunday school teacher, a helper in a class, a ministry leader or a senior pastor, having one location for your source material is very beneficial.
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Media & Technology
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The Hunger and Hope of Cristo Rey

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By Ministry127, Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Outreach to Nicaragua
The nation bears poverty of flesh and spirit. It is something as much felt as seen, the cumulative weight of every person who cannot provide food for their children and know nothing of salvation through Christ alone. Christians sensitive to the Holy Spirit cannot visit Nicaragua without an intense burden.
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Missions
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7 Ways to See Change in Your Life Now

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By Dr. Paul Chappell, Monday, August 27, 2012
Changing to Become More Like Christ
Do you take periodic inventory of areas in which you need to grow? This is an important practice for leaders. And equally as important as identifying areas of growth is taking steps to actually see growth take place. If you want to see change in your life, here are seven tips:
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Christian Living
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The Prophets: Do They Live Forever?

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By Dr. Tim Cruse, Friday, August 24, 2012
A Sermon from Zechariah 1:5
Sermon outline: This is an abbreviated outline with the complete sermon downloadable at the bottom of the post. Introduction: Jeremiah and Zephaniah prophesied before the Babylonian captivity; Ezekiel and Daniel during; Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi afterward.
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