Entries by Jim Suggs

0 commentsNovember 17th, 2009

Worshipful Memory Making by Jim

In less than two weeks, the Advent season will be upon us.  Though a longer post (or posts)...

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0 commentsNovember 14th, 2009

Worship Preparation | John 6:26-51 by Jim

Though the week is quickly coming to a close, hopefully you have been nourishing the inner man through the Word, and preparing your heart to have a worshipful encounter with the Living God.  Tomorrow, Lord willing, we will worship with Pastor Bryan in John 6, considering the second half of the twins:  Saving Faith. 

What can we do to aid in the preparation of our hearts for tomorrow's service? Glad you asked! 

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0 commentsNovember 12th, 2009

Melt My Soul to Love by Jim

Following Jordan's lead, I thought it might be helpful to post a poem this week to stir our heart's affections towards the Saviour.  The poem, turned hymn, was written by Joseph Swain, and embodies the truths we have been swimming in over the past few months: 

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0 commentsAugust 24th, 2009

Obedient Execution or Useless Encumbrance? by Jim

In an effort to help us continue applying yesterday's sermon on Ephesians 4:11-16, I've employed Edward Payson to preach to us:

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0 commentsAugust 23rd, 2009

All Praise to Our Redeeming Lord by Jim

Charles Wesley penned the following hymn in 1747.  Though I have not found the hymn's reference, it seems obvious that it was birthed from Mr. Wesley's meditation on Ephesians 4:11-16 (this morning's sermon text).  It is a rich body of words...

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0 commentsAugust 12th, 2009

He is big...He is reality...He is all! by Jim

Grace Church:  Worship!

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0 commentsAugust 9th, 2009

What Did You Expect? by Jim

Independent Presbyterian Church will be hosting a Marriage Conference this fall (Sept. 11-13).  Paul David Tripp will be speaking on the theme:  "What Did You Expect?  Redeeming the Realities of Marriage."  All of the information for the conference is posted here.

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0 commentsAugust 7th, 2009

John MacArthur, Justification & Heart Prep by Jim

I've had several people ask me about the quote from John MacArthur (on justification), I cited in last week's sermon.  Since we will, Lord willing...

 

 

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