Man Camp Revisited – The Man God Uses

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Man Camp Revisited – The Man God Uses

Nothing reveals the true heart and character of a person like extreme trial. Let a person live under what seems an unbearable strain and you’ll soon learn what they are made of. Placed into the fiery forge some are ruined while others are refined. Some crumble others are confirmed. Haven’t you been amazed by how some people handle adversity? There are those who face dark, troublesome days with grace, dignity, and strength. They shine in the midst of adversity while others fail. But no one ever shined as brightly as the Lord Jesus in those dark hours before the cross. As we approach the 13th chapter of John’s Gospel, His death is imminent. Eternity has been aimed at this very moment. Life and death; heaven and hell hinge on this moment. God’s eternal plan is unfolding. History’s greatest moment lies just ahead. God’s lamb is being prepared for slaughter. The weight of eternity is on His heart. The God/man, the Lord of Glory, the Creator of all that is, the Eternal One is about to become sin for us.

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God Did What…?!: Why God Doesn’t Use Burning Bushes Anymore

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God Did What…?!: Why God Doesn’t Use Burning Bushes Anymore

Several weeks ago many of you had the opportunity to be a part of our second night of equipping and training where we talked about “God Did What…?!” During that evening we discussed why some of the bizarre stories in the Old Testament matter and how they also point to the major covenants found throughout the Old Testament. If you did not get a chance to be a part of that evening we have the podcast, notes, and handout online for you to check out. You can find the resources HERE. Over the past few weeks we’ve discussed some of your questions from that evening.  

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Vintage en Español

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Vintage en Español

As followers of Christ at Vintage Church we strive to live our lives in response to the Grace of the Gospel.  A key part of our response is recognizing and living out Christ’s final command to His disciples, the Great Commission: “All authority on heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew28:18-20 NIV)

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God Did What…?!: The Sons of God, the Daughters of Man, and the Nephilim?

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God Did What…?!: The Sons of God, the Daughters of Man, and the Nephilim?

Over a month ago many of you had the opportunity to be a part of our second night of equipping and training where we talked about “God Did What…?!” During that evening we discussed why some of the bizarre stories in the Old Testament matter and how they also point to the major covenants found throughout the Old Testament. If you did not get a chance to be a part of that evening we have the podcast, notes, and hand out online for you to check out. You can find the resources HERE. As I prepared for the evening I knew I would not be able to answer all of your questions; however, I wanted you still to have an opportunity to ask your questions and get some answers. So everyone that night received an index card where they could write their questions. I’ve selected six questions, some wacky and some serious, to answer for you.

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God Did What…?!: What To Do With Infants and Baptism

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God Did What…?!: What To Do With Infants and Baptism

A month and a half ago many of you had the opportunity to be a part of our second night of equipping and training where we talked about “God Did What…?!” During that evening we discussed why some of the bizarre stories in the Old Testament matter and how they also point to the major covenants found throughout the Old Testament. If you did not get a chance to be a part of that evening we have the podcast, notes, and hand out online for you to check out. You can find the resources HERE. As I prepared for the evening I knew I would not be able to answer all of your questions; however, I wanted you still to have an opportunity to ask your questions and get some answers. So everyone that night received an index card where they could write their questions. I’ve selected six questions, some wacky and some serious, to answer for you.

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Praying “In Jesus’ Name”

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Praying “In Jesus’ Name”

“In Jesus’ name, amen.”

 Most of us that have spent any amount of time in a church setting have heard this phrase before. Most of us have probably said it before. It is a common way to end our prayers. A sort of “yours truly” sign off that we tack on to wrap things up. But what does it actually mean to pray “in Jesus’ name?” What does it mean to pray in his power, by his will, or in his Spirit? Is it possible that many of us struggle to pray publically, consistently, or boldly simply because we don’t really understand what prayer is or how to do it?

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