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Building a Fire Part V: A Church on Fire Prays
Read more: Building a Fire Part V: A Church on Fire PraysWhat if the difference between a flicker and a fire in your faith isn’t more effort, but more prayer? In the final post of the Church on Fire series, we explore how the early church made prayer their starting point, not their last resort. If you’ve ever felt like your spiritual fire is fading, this…
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Building a Fire Part IV: A Church on Fire Keeps Coming Back to the Table
Read more: Building a Fire Part IV: A Church on Fire Keeps Coming Back to the TableConflicts happen. Disagreements arise. The easy option is to walk away, but a church on fire keeps coming back to the table. The early believers were devoted to fellowship and the breaking of bread, meaning they didn’t let disagreements divide them. They sought reconciliation. Let’s be honest—sometimes it’s tempting to avoid tough conversations. Whether it’s…
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Building a Fire Part III: A Church on Fire Shares and Cares for One Another
Read more: Building a Fire Part III: A Church on Fire Shares and Cares for One AnotherA fire grows when the embers stay together. If you separate the coals, they cool down. The early church understood this—they weren’t just a crowd of believers; they were a family. Acts 2:44-45 tells us, “All the believers were together and had everything in common. They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who…
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Building a Fire Part II: A Church on Fire is Open to Biblical Teaching
Read more: Building a Fire Part II: A Church on Fire is Open to Biblical TeachingA church on fire is open to Biblical teaching. A fire can’t spread without oxygen. In the same way, a strong faith requires a steady intake of God’s Word. The early church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching because they understood that truth fuels transformation. Today, we have access to Bibles, sermons, podcasts, and devotionals,…
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Building a Fire Part I: A Church on Fire is Committed
Read more: Building a Fire Part I: A Church on Fire is CommittedI’m about to finish a sermon series at my church called Church on Fire. As I was preaching in Acts’ 2: 42-47, I felt the Lord speak to me: “Mike, these are the ways a church is set on fire.” In Acts 2 we see a picture of the early church. It was freshly ignited…
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3 Prayer Strategies to Calm Your Heart
Read more: 3 Prayer Strategies to Calm Your HeartIt should not be surprising that a squally world can set us off course. When our hearts are tossed and turned by the world’s troubles, it’s hard to navigate the waters of life smoothly. Here are three ways prayer can help you navigate life’s rough seas…
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Transforming Doubt into Faith
Read more: Transforming Doubt into FaithWhat scares you? Heights? Spiders? Driving at night? When it comes to the Christian faith, some fear the idea of having doubts. I have found that doubt can be viewed as the antithesis of faith. I argue that doubt is an essential part of faith. Doubt is needed for faith to be exercised. Doubt can…
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The Power of Trusting in Jesus
Read more: The Power of Trusting in JesusWelp, I went to the dark side; I bought an electric lawnmower. I like gasoline powered engines, and the manly stereotypes linked to those beautiful machines. After hearing positive reviews about electric mowers, I gave in. The main concern I have about electric mowers is their power supply. Would I have enough battery power to…
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Unlocking Ministry Innovation
Read more: Unlocking Ministry InnovationInnovation. It is respected, desired, and sought after in ministry. The most innovative churches tend to shine the brightest. I’ve been to conferences, read books, talked with pastors about innovative churches, and have helped lead the way in my context with innovation. There is a common theme I’ve found that makes churches innovative. It is…
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12 Bible Verses When You Need God’s Guidance
Read more: 12 Bible Verses When You Need God’s GuidanceDecisions. Decisions. Decisions. Every day we have the autonomy to make choices that we believe are the best for us. What about decisions that are beyond our understanding? God’s Word, the Bible, has the answers you need.
Rev. Dr. Mike Wooton 