(2) A Lifestyle of Action
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(2) A Lifestyle of Action

Last week I started a series in Hebrews 10 where we’ll examine four different ways to live if the gospel is true. The first was a lifestyle of devotion; today is a lifestyle of ACTION. “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful.” (Hebrews 10:23) It’s...

(1) A Lifestyle of Devotion
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(1) A Lifestyle of Devotion

If you were to outline the book of Hebrews, you would see that from 4:14 to 10:18, the author builds an extensive argument for the high priesthood of Jesus. At the conclusion of that argument, he begins the next section with the words, “Therefore, brothers, since…” (10:19). In other words, here’s what the author is...

Questions
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Questions

Sometimes it’s irritating; other times it’s encouraging. Sometimes it’s exhausting; other times it’s enlightening. But it’s altogether impossible to avoid – human beings ask questions. If you’re a parent, you know that little children ask questions all the time. Sometimes their questions are innocent – “Where does milk come from?” Other times, their questions are...

Project Creme Egg!
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Project Creme Egg!

If you would like to chat to someone about the verse on your egg – we are available for you, email Mark at info@ballymenabaptist.org Also! You are very welcome at our special Easter Services 20th April at 11.30am and 6.30pm Love, is arguably the strongest emotion on earth, a source which motivates acts of selflessness and heroism; we...

No Turning Back (Monday)
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No Turning Back (Monday)

The sun rises just before 6:30 A.M. in Bethany, the small village on the southeastern slope of the Mount of Olives, just a mile and a half east of Jerusalem. It is Monday morning, March 30, A.D. 33. Jesus of Nazareth is staying in the humble home of his friends Martha (whose anxiety-driven hospitality had...

The Trap of Doubt
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The Trap of Doubt

The Bible says that suffering should not take us by surprise – we live in a fallen world during restoration and redemption. But I’ve found in my years of counseling (and even in my own heart) that many Christians are unprepared for when suffering enters their door. Over the next few weeks, I want to...

Seek and You Will Find
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Seek and You Will Find

So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 11:9–10 As Jesus teaches his disciples...

UNITE
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UNITE

Unite is coming to a location near you in March and April. If you’d like to find out more about the Christian faith why not join us at one of the following locations Antrim (Parkhall Junior School) 14th March @7.30pm Ballymena (Green Pastures) 21st March @7.30pm For more info visit the UNITE website.

The Centerpiece of Sunday Worship
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The Centerpiece of Sunday Worship

What are you most excited about when you come to church? What really moves you on Sunday mornings? There are a lot of potential answers to that question. Maybe the music is enough to get you out of bed. The old hymns have always resonated deeply with you, or the church’s worship band is consistently...

E3 Prayer Letter (Adam McCready – Jan.14)
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E3 Prayer Letter (Adam McCready – Jan.14)

Primary Schools Thank God that I am able to deliver Amazing Jesus lessons in: Bushvalley Primary, Ballysally Primary, Portrush Primary and Garryduff Primary schools this month. Pray that as the pupils engage with the Bible they will discover more about Jesus from the stories we cover. Please pray for the new volunteers who will be...