Tag Archives: Church

Are You Tired of Your Boring Church?

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

Here’s an excellent admonition from my brother, Joe Thorn: Is the worship at your church stale? Is the preaching bland? Is the music dated, or even worse, boring? Well, if you want to hear powerful messages with maximum spiritual impact, … Continue reading →

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THE POWER OF THE CHURCH

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

THE POWER OF THE CHURCH : Apprising Ministries. My friend and fellow Baptist pastor, Ken Silva of Apprising Ministries, posts a quote from our beloved Mr. Spurgeon, a quote quite in keeping with a few earlier posts at Justification by … Continue reading →

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Go You There

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jon J. Cardwell

The gospel is not preached everywhere. Some go to certain places of worship because the music is admirable, others because the preacher is clever, some because it is considered “respectable” to go to such a place. I charge you, if … Continue reading →

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The Church in PERGAMOS

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

THE CHURCH IN PERGAMOS A poetic paraphrase of Revelation 2:12-17 by Jon J. Cardwell May be sung to the tune of Londonderry Air 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12 Click on Audio Arrow [audio http://justificationbygrace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/londonderry-air-3-measures.mp3] 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos … Continue reading →

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The Church in SMYRNA

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

THE CHURCH IN SMYRNA A poetic paraphrase of Revelation 2:8-11 by Jon J. Cardwell May be sung to the tune of Londonderry Air 11.10.11.10.11.10.11.12 Click on Audio Arrow[audio http://justificationbygrace.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/londonderry-air-2-measures.mp3] 8 And to the angel of the church in Smyrna Write; … Continue reading →

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The Nature and Marks of a True Church, Part One

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

When we speak of the marks of a true Church we are speaking of the outward characteristics that identify a local congregation as a biblical Church; that is, by what it does. These marks will also be accompanied by the … Continue reading →

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Fruit

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

“I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.” —John 15:1, … Continue reading →

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Varieties of "Two Kingdoms" Positions (via TurretinFan's Blog)

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jon J. Cardwell

Overhearing some talk on the separation of church and state a few days back, a timely article from our blessed blog-friend and apologist, TurretinFan, provides a terrific overview of the basic perspectives with regard to the existence of two kingdoms … Continue reading →

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Unfolding Faith

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

The devotion for the Wednesday evening prayer meeting at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church went a little long for a devotion; more like a full sermon on the applicational aspects of the book of Revelation. This was not uploaded to SermonAudio.com … Continue reading →

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A Godly Home

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Jon J. Cardwell

“The Church in thy house.” —Philemon 2 Is there a Church in this house? Are parents, children, friends, servants, all members of it? or are some still unconverted? Let us pause here and let the question go round— Am I … Continue reading →

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