Verse of the Dayhe elders have several pieces of information they’d like to share with the Burns family at this time, so we’ve prepared a “Shepherds’ Notes.” We hope to do this more often in the future, so that we can keep each other informed and encouraged about the work going on at the Burns Church of...
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Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecclesiastes 4:12 When Christians stick together they have a good chance of defeating Satan. When he rolls out his armory against us we will need all the help we can get. God will be there for...
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“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3 It is a diabolical human trait. We dwell on the past and remember the things we should have long forgotten. We often go to the blame garden and...
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(Deacons) who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus. I Timothy 3:13 Deacons in the church serve in various capacities to help the flock function. They are usually assigned special tasks to make sure that the church operates well and that members’ needs are met. ...
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Bible Bowl test over 2 Samuel 18-21.
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I listened recently to a sermon by a well-known preacher. He described well the functions of different members of the Lord’s body and stressed the importance of each member’s role. He referred to Ephesians 4:11 and following: “He gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds, and teachers, to equip the saints for...
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This week, we’re shaking things up a little bit. Instead of a “quiz” — you’ve got a set of online flashcards to go through. The first card will give you a clue — and the answer will be either a place or a person. These cards go through chapters 13-18…and if you want, you...
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I was talking with a person who had been a member of the church several years ago and is now unfaithful. I thought that he and his wife could have been great leaders of the church and by this time they would have been good teachers. But, alas, they didn’t follow through on...
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