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Going to the Next Level
by Brian Bill

When we grow with God we’ll avoid embracing the world.

Text: 1 John 2:12-17
Sermon Series: Confident Christianity (1 John)
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Values
by Brian Bill

Since there was no school on Monday and Mondays are my day off, our family went ice skating in Bloomington.  […]

Text: James 1:26-27
Sermon Series: Getting Fit: Healthy Habits for the New Year
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How to Handle Hardship
by Brian Bill

I came across this response from a man who was asked for additional information from an insurance company. In blank […]

Text: James 1:2-5
Sermon Series: When Life is Hard
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Why Trials Come
by Brian Bill

I begin today with a series of questions from someone who attends our church.  She has been wracked with worry […]

Text: James 1:2-8
Sermon Series: When Life is Hard
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Praying for the Sick–Part 2
by Ray Pritchard

Through prayer we have the privilege of lifting the burden from our brothers and sisters. Through prayer we may become agents of healing to those who are sick. What an honor to be used of God in this way. When we pray for the sick, we are doing the work of Jesus in the world.

Text: James 5:14-16
Sermon Series: Praying for the Sick
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Praying for the Sick: Part 1
by Ray Pritchard

If we pray at all, sooner or later we will spend time paying for the sick. Our prayers matter to him. Our prayers matter to the sick. When we pray for the sick, we are bringing God’s mercy into the hospital room and inviting the Great Physician to take up the case.

Text: James 5:14-15
Sermon Series: Praying for the Sick
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What Was That I Never Heard You Say?
by Ray Pritchard

Perhaps you’ve heard the story of the woman who went to see a lawyer about getting a divorce. The lawyer […]

Text: James 1:19
Sermon Series: Seven Keys to a Healthy Marriage
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The Sixth Law: There is No Growth Without Struggle
by Ray Pritchard

Life is hard. Does anyone reading these words have any question about that? I didn’t think so. Because we live […]

Text: James 1:2-4
Sermon Series: Seven Laws of the Spiritual Life
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How to Pray for Healing
by Brian Bill

It’s amazing how many bad things can happen to people.  A columnist for the local paper compiled some true stories this […]

Text: James 5:13-18
Sermon Series: Prayer Passages
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Praying For the Sick
by Ray Pritchard

When we pray for the sick, we are doing the work of Jesus in the world.

Text: James 5:13-16
Sermon Series: Adventures in Prayer