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That Offends Me!

That Offends Me!

By Larry Wilson “That offends me!” Who hasn’t heard that? Particularly, what pastor, elder, or deacon hasn’t heard it? It makes us shudder. How should we respond? It depends on what kind of offense it is! We want unity and harmony in the church. But unless we consider...
Sermons: A Theology of Riots

Sermons: A Theology of Riots

Our nation is falling apart and many Christians are confused. This is due, at least in part, to rampant biblical illiteracy. God has told us why the feet of fools run to evil and how those who fear God should respond. Another cause for so much of the confusion is this...
Understanding & Addressing Offenses

Understanding & Addressing Offenses

In Matthew 18, Jesus alerts us to the seriousness of offenses, encourages us to avoid them through humility, equips us to deal with them in an orderly manner, and assures us of his spiritual presence when offenses result in church discipline. Pastor McShaffrey taught...
The Doctrine of Angels

The Doctrine of Angels

Midweek Bible study during the month of March 2012 was held at the McShaffrey home on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of Angelology. Study guides are available below:   Study One – Introduction 1. Angels were created by God to worship him and...
The Doctrine of Hell

The Doctrine of Hell

During the month of February 2012, we studied what the Bible teaches about Hell. While this admittedly-uncomfortable doctrine is often neglected in most churches, we profited greatly from discussing it together. For your own private instruction and encouragement, we...