What Are Our Strengths As A Church? (Part 1)

Posted by Carlton on Aug 17, 2011 The question that serves as this column’s title is one of the primary focal points of the Vision Team.  The healthiest and most vibrant churches of today are those churches that have identified their strengths and are able to focus their financial and human resources on those areas.  Our calling is not to try to be everything to everyone but, rather, to use the gifts God has given us in the...
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The Blessing of Freedom

Posted by Carlton on Jul 7, 2011 Inevitably, this week our thoughts turn to the blessings we know as Americans.  Foremost among those is the blessing of freedom.  Those who founded our nation sought and prized freedom above all other concerns.  They believed people should be able to live their lives free from the tyranny of a king.  They believed all people ought to be free to express their opinion and debate their views...
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“Faith Markers”: A Sermon Series

Posted by Carlton on Jan 13, 2011 On Faith Development How do you know you are growing in your faith? How do you measure that growth? What are some of the characteristics of a mature faith? Beginning this Sunday, January 16th, I will be preaching a series of sermons that will focus on these issues. Using passages from Matthew and I Corinthians, we will examine some of the marks of a growing faith. The series will continue through...
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Focal Points III

Posted by Carlton on Nov 5, 2010 (Part 3 of a 3-part series) Our third focal point for the dangerous times in which we live is to commit ourselves to the work of the church. In the newsletter a few weeks ago I mentioned that less than half those on church committees were present for committee night on October 10th. I also posed the question: how many businesses could survive with less than 50% of the work-force showing up?...
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