August 5, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
| Tags: Evangelism
I can’t think of anything more important to Jesus—and more neglected by His church—than the task of evangelism. It’s obvious that Jesus wanted us to proclaim the good news and make disciples, and yet it’s often the last thing on our minds. When was the last time you shared the gospel with someone who needed Jesus? ...
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July 28, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
Why did John say, “Though I have much to write to you, I would rather not use paper and ink. Instead I hope to come to you and talk face to face, so that our joy may be complete” (2 John 12). Why does he suggest face to face is better than writing?...
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July 21, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
| Tags: MacArthur
John MacArthur loved the Word of God. He faithfully fed the sheep week in and week out, teaching countless others to do the same. I pray my own ministry in my church and my family would have even a sliver of the effectiveness of a John MacArthur. His life is a reminder of the faithfulness of our God. ...
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July 8, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
| Tags: Sin, consequences, rebirth
Those who have been born again see the justice of God in punishing sin. A believer truly has the capacity to hate sin itself. “The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil” (Proverbs 8:13a), not just its consequences....
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July 1, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
| Tags: cell phones, social media
Smartphones and other tech have a way of taking over our lives and even high-jacking the way our brains work. Learn about "12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You" in this upcoming equipping class....
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June 24, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
| Tags: theology, dispensationalism
There are some concepts that might sound a little egg-headed but are nevertheless good for you to know something about. One of those concepts is a system of thought known as dispensationalism. Dispensationalism is both a method for interpreting Bible texts and a strategy for fitting the Bible together into a unified whole. ...
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June 17, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
| Tags: justice, anger
One of the clearest differences between God and mere men is in the different ways we experience anger. It’s important to spend a little time on the difference between the wrath of God and the anger of man. ...
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June 10, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
For the last six years or so, each of the annual meetings of the Southern Baptist Convention has had a heightened sense of controversy and drama, and this year will probably involve more of the same. There are at least four areas of controversy that are likely to surface this week....
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June 3, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
| Tags: sharing the gospel, Evangelism
We’ve come up with a laundry list of reasons why we shouldn’t share Christ with our friends, neighbors, relatives, and coworkers. What reason do you typically give for avoiding our duty to share the gospel? ...
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March 18, 2025
by Jake Grogan
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Pastor Jake
I often encounter Christians who feel disillusioned about their “call.” One of the reasons we get that way is because we fail to understand the gap between the moment God lays a burden on our heart and the moment we get to pursue it. We imagine that because we feel called, it’s time to fulfill our calling. But often, that’s not the case. Perhaps you’re in the gap...
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