Song of preparation: God Is In His Congregation (Psalm 82). Call to worship: Praise: Humble Thyself / Awesome God. Corporate Prayer of Confession: Song of assurance, confession of faith, doxology: He Will Hold Me Fast; The Apostle’s Creed; Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow. Consecutive reading: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 – The Apostle’s salutation. Bible …

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Kathy Keller in a collection of messages by various people on Nehemiah, God’s Word, Our Story. Nehemiah is interpreting the present events and his own situation and gifts in light of God’s Word and in light of the main themes of the Word. He doesn’t need to ask for a sign, lay out a fleece, …

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This post from The Christward Collective observes that, in 1 Thessalonians 2:3-6, Paul outlines what a pastoral ministry should not be before outlining its positive character in verses 7-12. So, here is what ministry should not be; areas that need to be guarded against lest a pastor go off the rails: First, Paul speaks of …

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