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Category Archives: Local Church
Is “being Jesus” to others enough?
I have been preaching through Mark in the Sunday evenings here at Howick Baptist Church. Recently I was in Mark 6, “Jesus Rejected at Nazareth.” This reminded me of a conversation and blog post from several years ago – “Drawing … Continue reading
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Ryle – Called to Preach?
Commenting on Mark 5:1-20 I cannot help remarking, in connection with our Lord’s words in this passage, that it is questionable whether people do not sometimes act unadvisedly in giving up a secular calling in order to enter the ministry … Continue reading
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2011 EFC & HBC Combined Service – Come Join Us for a Unique English/Mandarin Service
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2011 Howick Midnight Madness – Come Join Us
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Resources for Reformation Day
This evening, I will be participating in the Auckland Reformation Celebration, speaking on Sola Scriptura. The 31st of October for some is Halloween, for most Christians it is just another day. However, for many Christians around the world who understand Church History, … Continue reading
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The Use of Images in Worship
Over the past few days I have seen a link to this video by several Christians on FaceBook. Not just a link, but with the Tagline of “Everyone who can breathe needs to watch this.” “Everyone who can breathe needs … Continue reading
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A Biblical Theology of Creativity – Mandy Fleener
My wife’s talk: “A Biblical Theology of Creativity” is now available for download. MP3 & PDF
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Sunday Evening Services at Howick Baptist Church
Yes, you read that right. Sunday evening services were once a “normal” part of a church’s weekly schedule. However, for the better part of a generation in many churches this practice has gone by the wayside. During the time of … Continue reading
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My Commissioning as Associate Pastor of Howick Baptist Church
Last Saturday evening I was privileged to participate in a unique honor. The elders of Howick Baptist Church formally commissioned me as their Associate Pastor. You can watch a video with highlights from this service on HBC’s website. I will … Continue reading
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Commissioning Service, Associate Pastor – Howick Baptist Church
Well, we are in the midst of moving chaos. Our house in in the process of being packed; I am trying to finish my last term at The Shepherd’s Bible College by teaching Apologetics this afternoon and Old Testament Survey … Continue reading
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