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What Would God Have Us Do?

Posted on November 19, 2014 by John Valade

[This message is inspired by Ava Pennington’s post titled “Three Messages Pastors Should Not be Afraid to Preach.] Within the overall perspective of God redeeming the creation through his Son Jesus’ ministry, death, resurrection and heavenly intercession there are consistent … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Revelation, Part 18

Posted on November 23, 2009 by John Valade

The Fall of Babylon the Great In the late 1970’s the group Boney M produced a popular song based on the first few words of Psalm 137, called “By the Rivers of Babylon.” It had a catchy reggae beat that … Continue reading →

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A Refreshing Revelation, Part 15

Posted on September 27, 2009 by John Valade

Chapter 14, the previous chapter in the book of Revelation, ends with a contrasting view of the fate of the two groups of followers: those of the Lamb and those of the Beast. Followers of the Beast are said to … Continue reading →

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The Fruit of God’s Vineyard

Posted on October 8, 2008 by John Valade

[Oct. 4] Following up on the discussion on Sep. 27, we proceeded to the next parable (in Matthew 21:33-46), about a man who builds and outfits a vineyard, then rents it out to “vinedressers” or “husbandmen” (depending on the translation). … Continue reading →

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