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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in Jehovah witness invited me to their Easter Service   
    Hey, my friend, there's no need to use that kind of language. Remember, this is a Christian, family-friendly forum, and we don't allow cursing here.
    That may be true, then your vocabulary should be reflective of your age. ?‍♂️ 
    I'm not sure if you're having a bad day or not, but I wasn't complaining. I was simply pointing out that there's no need to resort to name-calling when expressing disagreement. There's a clear distinction between passing judgment and evaluating doctrine through the Word of God. We'd appreciate a dialogue with you without encountering insults, profanity, or derogatory terms.
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in 2024 Church Themes   
    Alright, what are your church themes for 2024.
    Last year for us it was "Bring the Book" from Neh 8:1 And all the people gathered themselves together as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded to Israel.
    This year for us it will be "I Shall Not Be Moved": from Ps 62-5-8 
    My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
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    Pastor Matt reacted to BrotherTony in Whats for Supper...   
    The last two evenings we have had rice & tomato soup with fresh, homemade cornbread!  This soup has ground chuck, one small onion, two cloves of garlic, two cans of diced tomatoes, one small can of Rotelle, three tbsp of onion powder, one tbsp of garlic, salt and pepper, and three cups of beef broth.  It's wonderful comfort food. We usually have this once a month. If you like spicy food you can add a second can of Rotelle. Yummy!
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Napsterdad in 2024 Church Themes   
    Galatians 5:13 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh,
    but by love serve one another.
    Galatians 5:14 For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
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    Pastor Matt reacted to R Sauter in 2024 Church Themes   
    You are quite right there! I've see it masterfully done with really cunning sleight of hand. I also recall a well-meaning (but poorly trained) interim pastor preach through the book of Job and did little more than talk about himself and his "Revival Meeting" stories all the way through (he was a retired evangelist). I'll restate my point and say PROPER expository preaching where sound biblical doctrine comes through and the flock is actually fed.😎
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    Pastor Matt reacted to HappyChristian in 2024 Church Themes   
    Our theme this year is "Giving the Lord More in 2024."  The "more" is non-specific in the theme but hubs will preach/teach specifics as the Lord leads him.
    We also have a monthly memory verse as well as monthly topics. Hubs' desire is that folks learn the Bible, learn where things are found in the Bible, and hopefully grow to love the Bible more. January's topic goes along with the year's theme: Giving God Our Best. The verses for this topic are 1 Cor. 10:31, Col. 3:17, and 3:23. 1 Cor. 10:31 is the memory verse. 
     
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Napsterdad in Happy New Year 2024   
    We had lasagna on New Year's Day too. I love my wife's lasagna. Leftovers were all gone yesterday 😞. My birthday is coming up. Maybe I'll ask her to make some more for that. 😋
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in Happy New Year 2024   
    What's up, OB'ers! Can't let this moment slip by without sending out a massive Happy New Year to each and every one of you! Thinking about the ride we've had together here - the chats and the laughs. It's been real, and I'm thankful to be here with you all.
    Before we dive headfirst into the New Year, I've gotta give a massive shoutout to our incredible mods! You all are the unsung heroes, keeping this place running smoothly, creating a space where we can all connect, share, and grow together. 
    Happy New Year Everyone
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in 2024 Church Themes   
    Each year our theme deals with an area that we need spiritual strenghting in.
    Our preaching is done with mostly expository with some topical thrown in. 
    On our pulpit we have the saying on it... "Just preach Jesus". I've heard preaching that was about opinions on both expository and topical preaching. If a pastor has an agenda, it will come out regardless of the type of preaching/teaching. 
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in 2024 Church Themes   
    Each year our theme deals with an area that we need spiritual strenghting in.
    Our preaching is done with mostly expository with some topical thrown in. 
    On our pulpit we have the saying on it... "Just preach Jesus". I've heard preaching that was about opinions on both expository and topical preaching. If a pastor has an agenda, it will come out regardless of the type of preaching/teaching. 
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    Pastor Matt reacted to R Sauter in 2024 Church Themes   
    There are a good number of challenges facing the Church and it will only become more challenging.
    On one side, we have the "Shiny Happy People" and "Let us Prey" documentaries which expose some genuine issues within "Fundamentalist" Churches that are supposedly the ones that stand for truth.
    On the other is the progressive "Woke-ism" (BLM, SJW, LGBTQIA+, Etc.) that is pervading mainstream evangelicalism.
    Both are direct attacks upon the authority and sufficiency of the scriptures. The latter has pretty much cast it aside altogether while the former has "weaponized" the word of God for the purpose of manipulation and control never really going beyond "spring board" texts whereby men are up in the pulpits doing little more than hollering and shouting their own opinion of how they think things ought to be.
    I would therefore be careful regarding anything that seem to project any personal "agenda."
    My response to all of this is to focus upon teaching and preaching that is strictly expository in nature. Our Senior Pastor will be going through 1 Corinthians during the Wednesday night services and I will be leading a study through the book of Romans.
    I like the theme "I shall not be moved." I believe the best way to get your congregation "Steadfast and unmovable" would be to focus upon expository teaching and preaching.
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from Napsterdad in Happy New Year 2024   
    What's up, OB'ers! Can't let this moment slip by without sending out a massive Happy New Year to each and every one of you! Thinking about the ride we've had together here - the chats and the laughs. It's been real, and I'm thankful to be here with you all.
    Before we dive headfirst into the New Year, I've gotta give a massive shoutout to our incredible mods! You all are the unsung heroes, keeping this place running smoothly, creating a space where we can all connect, share, and grow together. 
    Happy New Year Everyone
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from Rebecca in Happy New Year 2024   
    What's up, OB'ers! Can't let this moment slip by without sending out a massive Happy New Year to each and every one of you! Thinking about the ride we've had together here - the chats and the laughs. It's been real, and I'm thankful to be here with you all.
    Before we dive headfirst into the New Year, I've gotta give a massive shoutout to our incredible mods! You all are the unsung heroes, keeping this place running smoothly, creating a space where we can all connect, share, and grow together. 
    Happy New Year Everyone
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Happy New Year 2024   
    What's up, OB'ers! Can't let this moment slip by without sending out a massive Happy New Year to each and every one of you! Thinking about the ride we've had together here - the chats and the laughs. It's been real, and I'm thankful to be here with you all.
    Before we dive headfirst into the New Year, I've gotta give a massive shoutout to our incredible mods! You all are the unsung heroes, keeping this place running smoothly, creating a space where we can all connect, share, and grow together. 
    Happy New Year Everyone
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from HappyChristian in Merry Christmas - with a nod to our missionaries   
    Merry Christmas you pagans. 😂😂😂 j/k
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in The Non-Denominational are on the rise…   
    I was hoping for your definition, not a copy and paste. Oh well, Merry Christmas my friend. 
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from BrotherTony in Merry Christmas - with a nod to our missionaries   
    Merry Christmas you pagans. 😂😂😂 j/k
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    Pastor Matt got a reaction from Napsterdad in Merry Christmas - with a nod to our missionaries   
    Merry Christmas you pagans. 😂😂😂 j/k
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Napsterdad in Merry Christmas - with a nod to our missionaries   
    Merry Christmas to all, wherever you are. Praying you all have a blessed day.
    Spanish – ¡Feliz Navidad!
    French – Joyeux Noël!
    German – Frohe Weihnachten!
    Italian – Buon Natale!
    Portuguese – Feliz Natal!
    Romanian – Crăciun Fericit!
    Russian – Счастливого Рождества! (Schastlivogo Rozhdestva!)
    Swedish – God Jul!
    Norwegian – God Jul!
    Danish – Glædelig Jul!
    Finnish – Hyvää Joulua!
    Icelandic – Gleðileg Jól!
    Polish – Wesołych Świąt!
    Dutch – Vrolijk Kerstfeest!
    Croatian – Sretan Božić!
    Czech – Veselé Vánoce!
    Japanese – メリークリスマス! (Merīkurisumasu!)
    Chinese – 圣诞节快乐! (Shèngdàn jié kuàilè!)
    Korean – 메리 크리스마스! (Meli Keuliseumaseu!)
    Latin – Felicem Natalem Christi!
    Irish – Nollaig Shona!
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    Pastor Matt reacted to BrotherTony in Merry Christmas - with a nod to our missionaries   
    Merry Christmas to you, Brother.
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Rebecca in Merry Christmas - with a nod to our missionaries   
    聖誕節快樂!(Shèngdàn jié kuàilè!) - traditional Chinese
    Merry Christmas from Taiwan!
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Napsterdad in The Weaponization Of Our Legal System By Democrats   
    It's not just Colorado. Even in NY, where the democrats have a lock in federal elections, they are now at war on the state level.
    N.Y. Court of Appeals sides with Democrats, orders redrawing of congressional maps - CBS New York (cbsnews.com)
     
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    Pastor Matt reacted to Jerry in Jesus In You   
    This poem was written for my pastor and his wife for Christmas.
    Jesus In You
    Day by day, and throughout all the years,
    You both taught us by faith what was right and true;
    You modelled our Saviour in word and in deed -
    We learned so much about Jesus through you.
    Faithfully trusting and serving our Saviour;
    We are amazed by all that our God can do
    Through those who follow in the footsteps of faith -
    We know we can see Jesus living in you.
    Through the years, I’m sure you’ve entertained angels;
    By your example, we know our hearts grew too;
    You showed compassion in your care for us all -
    We see Jesus loving others through you.
    You showed us this life’s not the end of the story,
    You both modelled for us the eternal view,
    In this world with all of its fading glory,
    In the way you live, we see Jesus in you.
    December 10, 2023
    Jerry Bouey
    (Christmas Project 2023)
    Acts 4:13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.
    Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
    1 Corinthians 11:1 Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.
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    Pastor Matt reacted to HappyChristian in Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year   
    We do miss your presence here. I hope you and yours have a blessed Christmas and a wonderful new year. 
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    Pastor Matt reacted to 1Timothy115 in Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year   
    I don't frequent the site very often anymore. So, I want to wish everyone the very best Christmas and a great New Year in the Lord.
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