Church Membership Among Former Mormons? A 9Marks Mailbag
Dear 9Marks, I have read the Nine Marks material, particularly the emphasis on church membership, and I agree 100%. The problem we face...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 19 min
God has Spoken in His Son
The following is a manuscript of a sermon preached by Matthew Emadi at Crossroads Church. We apologize for any grammatical errors it may...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 22 min
Eschatology: The People of God
Below is a manuscript of my Sunday School lesson from November, 8, 2020. The lesson was on the people of God, specifically addressing the...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
Square Circles, Cold Fire, and Online Church
The year 2020 has forced Christians to think hard about important issues. One of them pertains to gathering for corporate worship on the...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
How a Misunderstanding of Divine Foreknowledge Undermines God’s Immutability, Aseity, and Simplicity
Our men’s Bible study at Crossroads Church has been investigating the doctrines of grace. As I have plunged into these doctrines once...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
Adoption as Sons - Part 1
Russell Moore has written about his experience of adopting two boys from Russia. “The creepiest sound I have ever heard was nothing at...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 1 min
An Encouragement Towards Christian Unity
If there ever was a time for Christians to strive for unity, now is that time. The coronavirus pandemic and the government’s response to...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 6 min
The Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark
At the beginning of his ministry, Jesus preached the gospel of the kingdom: “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand;...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
Forsaken
After hanging on the cross for 3 terrible hours, Jesus cried out into the darkness: “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?”
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
Jesus on Trial
In Mark 14:53–65, the religious authorities bring Jesus to the high priest for trial. It’s a kangaroo court. Jesus has done nothing wrong...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
The Cup
In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus is in agony. He is horror-struck and troubled. His soul is sorrowful in a state of deep grief. He ...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
The Triumphal Entry
It’s kind of strange if you think about it. During Easter we celebrate a moment in history when a man rode on a donkey.
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
10 Ways God Works Affliction for Our Good
Thomas Watson was the pastor of St. Stephen’s Walbrook in the 17th century. As a man familiar with suffering, he was well-equipped ...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 3 min
“I Believe; Help My Unbelief”
Legalism tempts us to rely on our own strength as the source of our salvation, even if it is the strength of our faith. As Christians...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
Our Church May Shrink in 2020 and I Am Excited
No pastor wants his church to get smaller, especially a pastor of a small church. Then why am I excited that our small church might get...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
Why I Never Say, “We’re Not a Sunday Only Church”
I’ve heard it said often, “We’re not a Sunday only church.” I know what they mean. They mean the people of their church get together,..
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
Is Hell Eternal Conscious Torment?
The doctrine of hell is a serious, sobering, and terrifying doctrine. For some, the thought of hell as eternal conscious torment...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 4 min
Kobe Bryant’s Death and a Lesson from Jesus.
Even though roughly 150,000 people die every day in our world, we are still shocked when someone dies unexpectedly. I certainly was when...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 2 min
Uncommon Sermon Prep Advice
I’m not sure if it is original to him, but I have heard Alistair Begg tell pastors that sermon preparation should involve at least four...
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- Oct 2, 2021
- 1 min
Pastor’s Talk on Francis Chan
This is a gracious, helpful, and clear response to some misguided comments made recently by Francis Chan. I am thankful for the wisdom of...
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