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Recent content by jtd123

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    What are the top ten lessons/teachings every new believer should hear?

    i think ten lessons is kind of arbitrary, the way in which you evangelize/disciple someone will be different depending on the person and the circumstances you are in. however i think i understand the gist of your question: I would say obviously the gospel: Jesus virgin birth, sinless life...
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    What does your sermon preparation looks like?

    i think it all depends on what works best for you. some people need a more mechanical approach to their preparation, some are more fluid. There are certainly factors that will show as common denominators: time in scripture, prayer, and general outlining of your sermon. But since your question...
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    What I'm Reading -- How About You?

    starting: new testament and the people of god - nt wright finishing: big truths for young hearts - bruce ware awaiting: heaven misplaced - doug wilson
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    Favorite Preachers

    mark driscoll, matt chandler, mike horton, john piper, ch spurgeon, doug wilson.
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    alpha course holy spirit weekend

    a. depends on your theology. b. i have taught the alpha course before with some partners, i taught three lessons (church, cross, bible). we actually skipped the holy spirit weekend mainly because it was not practical at the time. i think the course has some glaring omissions mainly of the...
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    Tonight My Wife Gives The Bible a Shot

    i would absolutely not start with romans. michael is definitely right that is paul's most mature letter but it is also his most confusing and most theologically challenging. chapters like 8-12 will be very tough to wade through unless you have some previous knowledge; plus alot of the language...
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    Big question....?

    it's tough because sometimes it is bound to happen no matter what you say. it is also ok for her to lean on you. it is okay to let her know that you will be there for her no matter what, but in a way of emphasizing love. there is obviously the fact that you will not be around forever which...
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    Qualities of a leader

    1 timothy 3, titus 1 lay out the qualifications for a pastor/overseer. the following paragraphs lay out the qualifications for a deacon which IMO should be the qualifications for a youth "advisor" or "leader" to some extent. but the director, or whatever your church calls it "head leader"...
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