Monthly Archives: March 2011

Complement: America’s Next Top Christian Part 3

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

[For part 1 of this blog click here] [For part 2 of this blog click here] To review, here are 5 markers of a competitive mindset:  1) Self-centered 2) Opponents 3) Fight for competitive advantage 4) Goal: Winning 5) Outcome: … Continue reading →

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Competition: America’s Next Top Christian Part 2

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

[For part 1 of this blog click here] Romans 12:3-8  For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober … Continue reading →

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America’s Next Top Christian

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

If you grew up in America, as I did, you probably understand what I mean when I say that we live in a “competitive society.”  We are the culture that brought you reality TV, multi-million dollar televised poker tournaments, competitive eating, … Continue reading →

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What the Glory?

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

I’ve grown up in the church.  As a part of that experience I’ve come to understand a certain set of vocabulary that people in the church use, which others with different backgrounds may hear but not understand.  It’s called “inside-speak” … Continue reading →

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From ME to WE

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

One of the classic “coach speeches” that I remember from my youth included some version of the phrase “There is no “I” in TEAM.”  It took us until about 7th grade to realize that although T-E-A-M lacks an “I,” it … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

My text for Sunday is Romans 12:3-8.  In my research I found this quote on humility: “Humility is perfect quietness of heart. It is for me to have no trouble; never to be fretted or vexed or irritated or sore … Continue reading →

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The Church Worships

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

On Sunday I preached Romans 11:33-12:2 in a message titled “The Church Worships.”  At the end of the sermon I gave 7 markers of a life sacrifice.  These were just “fleshed out” practical markers that I felt like clarified what Romans … Continue reading →

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