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A La Carte (August 7)

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Video Killed the Pulpit Star – Here’s an interesting outsider’s perspective on the multi-campus model of church. It includes some solid insights.

How to Repent Without Really Repenting – I thnk we are all pretty good at this, aren’t we?

8 Things You Won’t Find in Heaven – David Murray tells about 8 things you won’t find in heaven.

3 Reasons the Campaign on Planned Parenthood is Winnable – Doug Wilson: “Here are three basic reasons why we should see this campaign as one that is preeminently winnable. Planned Parenthood can go down the same way that ACORN did.”

A Pastor’s Greatest Regret – I know that far too many pastors live with this same regret. Pastor, protect yourself. Church, protect your pastor.

What Does Sola Scriptura mean? – John MacArthur has a brief refresher for you.

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Modern church worship is characterized by an exaltation of the self, but authentic worship is marked by an emptying of ourselves.

—Jared Wilson

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