What is saving faith, really? It’s more than knowing about God — it’s trusting Him with your life. Charles Spurgeon told the story of a young boy caught in a burning building. The fire forced him out to a second-story window ledge, where he hung on for dear life. A strong man on the ground called out to him,…
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Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Faith is to the Christian life what fuel is to a car — absolutely essential to move forward. I’ll never forget the day April and I found ourselves stranded on the side of the road in our newly
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Ephesians 4:16: “…maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.” How can you tell if you are growing spiritually? Paul gives several indicators: service (you’re involved in helping others), stability (you’re not tossed around spiritually by every circumstance or teaching), soundness (you know and stand on truth), and sincerity (you speak truth in love). A maturing Christian isn’t perfect —
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Ephesians 4:12 “…for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry…” God never intended Christians to grow in isolation. He placed us in a church body — and He gave spiritual leaders, teaching, fellowship, and relationships as His means of helping us mature. Pastors preach truth, friends sharpen us, and the local church gives
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Colossians 1:18 “…That in all things He might have the preeminence.” Christian maturity can be summed up in one question: Is Jesus Christ preeminent in my life? Not just present, but first — first in my decisions, first in my priorities, first in my affections. Too many believers want Christ as Saviour, but not necessarily as Lord. Paul reminds us that Christ is
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Ephesians 4:15 “…may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.” What we truly believe is revealed in how we behave. It’s one thing to say we believe God’s Word — it’s another thing to live it when we’re at work, home, or under pressure. Paul warns about believers being “tossed to and
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Scripture: “…may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ.” — Ephesians 4:15 Just as physical children are expected to grow, God expects His children to mature spiritually. Salvation may happen in a moment, but spiritual maturity happens over time — as we become more like Christ in our character, conduct, and convictions.
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The story is told of a father who decided that Christmas was going to be different this year. He called a family conference and challenged his family to be more disciplined in the management of their time during the busy Christmas season. They had to curtail excessive spending on gifts. He talked about better relations
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D. L Moody used to tell the story of a man who came to him and said, “When the Mexican war began I wanted to enlist. My mother, seeing I was resolved, said if I became a Christian I might go. She pleaded and prayed that I might become a Christian, but I wouldn’t. I
Take a little break from the routine and grind of life and test your eyes with these word searches. Each of the Bible Word searches below is related to sermons preached at Kitchener Baptist Church. You can download each Word Find by using the download button below. Enjoy.
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