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  1. NewCreation435

    Saul and an evil spirit 1 Samuel 16

    There reference I am making is to 1 Samuel 14:24-30 24 Now the Israelites were in distress that day, because Saul had bound the people under an oath, saying, “Cursed be anyone who eats food before evening comes, before I have avenged myself on my enemies!” So none of the troops tasted food. 25...
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    Women leading in song

    We do have a praise band that includes women who sometimes lead the congregation in song. We don't do chants. I haven't seen anyone do a reading outside of the sermon, so I don't know about that one.
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    Saul and an evil spirit 1 Samuel 16

    Harmful would make sense. There are at least three times that I see him throwing a spear at either David or Jonathan his son. I think they wanted him to stay calm because they realized how rash and unpredictable he could be at times. An example would be when he said that nobody should eat...
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    iBot Poll: What would be your circus job?

    I wouldn't do any of those. I like my feet firmly planted on the ground.
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    Heat Settings

    Lately it has been around 66 degrees inside most of the day. Personally, I think that is a little cool. We don't live in as cold a place as many of you. We did have 9 straight days last winter where it never got above freezing.
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    Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Good Night, Good Day!

    the northern county where I work has a two hour school delay already in the morning. They are expecting the possibility of icy roads. A few degrees either way would make a big difference
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    Saul and an evil spirit 1 Samuel 16

    14 Now the Spirit of the Lord had departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord tormented him. 15 Saul’s attendants said to him, “See, an evil spirit from God is tormenting you 1 Samuel 16:14-15 This event occurs immediately after David is anointed by Samuel as king in the place of Saul...
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    Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good Evening, Good Night, Good Day!

    good evening. getting ready for a winter storm
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    The problem with "Christian" music today

    Our entire congregation does sing along with this song.
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    The problem with "Christian" music today

    I was really referring to personal preference. I don't get much out of the old hymns like you apparently do.
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    The problem with "Christian" music today

    Yet, there are many of us including me today who are turned off by how boring and slow the traditional services and music are. The church I attend now has a traditional service. Less than half our members go to it. I think it would also be incorrect to say that all of the songs don't mention...
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    Are you afraid? Thousand Oaks killings.

    I've heard a lot of stories about farm accidents. When I lived in Texas, a young man was killed trying to break a horse. He fell and the horse crushed his neck.
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    Titles Used by Clergymen.

    This seems to be more of a cultural issue. In many places in the south the pastor is referred to as the "preacher" or "Brother _______". When I was growing up in Texas the pastors were known as Reverend. I think it is more about what your use to hearing others call clergy
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    Are you afraid? Thousand Oaks killings.

    the reality of it is that there is no such thing as a completely safe place. You can get killed or hurt just about anywhere whether that is sitting in your own living room or an accident or domestic violence at home or driving to work or at a sporting event or church. We aren't promised a...
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    The "What" and "Why" of "Sacraments"

    The first definition I saw online of sacrament was this one a Christian rite (such as baptism or the Eucharist) that is believed to have been ordained by Christ and that is held to be a means of divine grace or to be a sign or symbol of a spiritual reality from...
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    Who helped you along the way?

    Numerous people including my parents and many fellow church members and youth leaders when I was a teenager
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    Communion for all, no questions asked?

    Well, since 1985 I have been Baptist and the Baptist churches I have been a part of it has always been that way. It would be in most cases difficult to stop someone who wanted to take communion without being disruptive since the elements are given from the pastor to the deacon and the deacons...
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    Communion for all, no questions asked?

    i actually agree with everything you just said
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    Lamb of God

    So, what does it mean to you that Jesus is called the Lamb of God? this is an interesting article about this very question https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/what-does-it-mean-that-jesus-is-the-lamb-of-god.html "To connect the dots for this question, we will want to...
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    Communion for all, no questions asked?

    with over 1,200 people in attendance on Sundays there is no way that the staff and pastor are going to be able to know or question every person. The pastor knows me because I made a point of going to have breakfast with him one day and introducing myself to him. Like I said, the leadership...
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