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Archive for February, 2008

Bible Drill Wednesday: Fear of the Lord

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom… (Prov. 1:7)
Throughout Proverbs, Solomon underscores that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. But what does it mean to fear the Lord?
In my study of the book of Deuteronomy, I am learning a lot about what it means to fear the Lord. [...]

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Book Review: Who Needs Theology?

Tuesday, February 19th, 2008

Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God
By Stanley J. Grenz, Roger E. Olson
Reviewed by Michael Ferrigno
Audience: Stanley J. Grenz and Roger E. Olsen’s book entitled, Who Needs Theology? An Invitation to the Study of God is exactly what the title suggests—a discussion of what theology is and why it is necessary and [...]

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Weekend Summary - February 16th and 17th

Monday, February 18th, 2008

WORSHIP
(in NOVA at the Ballston location)
Lord, I’m Amazed By You
Amazing Love
I Love You, Lord
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Semester Small Groups - Spring semester small groups are just kicking off! Check out a full list of groups, times, and locations. If you have any questions or would like more information on how you can get involved, email Heather.
Ebenezers & [...]

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Notes on Building Healthy Relationships

Friday, February 15th, 2008

We don’t often post notes from sermons on here, but why not?
Our beloved Pat Thomas submitted great notes from this past weekend’s service and message from Dick Foth.
What a great reminder to all of us, as we kick off a new semester of groups- which means a new semester of relationships!
Here are Pat’s notes:
Text John [...]

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Radical Hospitality: A Biblical Framework

Friday, February 15th, 2008

This is Part 2 of our Spring Leadership Lesson Series: Radical Hospitality. As we lead our groups and ministries, we must strive to forcefully advance the Kingdom of God through strategic evangelism, exponential discipleship, and sacrificial service. Hospitality is on the front lines of such an advance.
Today, we will survey the Old Testament and New [...]

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Bible Drill Wednesday: God and Man

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

I am currently doing an inductive study on the book of Deuteronomy, which is an incredibly exciting book and is all about forcefully advancing God’s kingdom. The title of “Deuteronomy” comes from the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Bible, and means “second law” or “repetition of the law.” When you read Deuteronomy, you will [...]

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Weekend Summary - February 9th and 10th

Monday, February 11th, 2008

WORSHIP
(in NOVA at the Ballston location)
Come, Now is the Time to Worship by Brian Doerksen
Everyone - Praises by Glenn Packiam
All Creatures of our God and King by David Crowder Band
There is Nothing Like
Center
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Spring Semester Small Groups - Spring semester small groups are just kicking off! Check out a full list of groups, times, [...]

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