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Is the Resurrection Ridiculous?

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Many people think so. Artwork in the 18th century reflected the growing skepticism towards miracles. Halos and angels began to gradually disappear. Only what can proved by reason or scientific experience can be trusted. While there is openness to spirituality, … Continue reading →

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Can Churches Perform Miracles?

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. – John 14:12 I’m trying to imagine … Continue reading →

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Is Splitting Up All Bad?

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

They had such a sharp disagreement that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord (Acts 15:39-40). We need partners in ministry: … Continue reading →

Posted in christianity, religion, Uncategorized | Tagged 2nd missionary journey, church split, denominational split, paul and barnabas split, Special Session of the General Conference, united methodist church | 1 Comment

Is the Traditional Plan Biblical?

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give them will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give them will become in them a spring of water welling up to eternal life” (John … Continue reading →

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Is Prayer the Key to Unity?

Posted on February 21, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. (Acts 2:1) As we get closer to the Special Session of the UMC is this weekend, churches, annual conferences and other United Methodist groups are calling for prayer. They … Continue reading →

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The Special General Conference: How Will HUMC Respond?

Posted on February 18, 2019 by Corey Sharpe

The Special Session of the UMC is this weekend. Delegates from all across the globe will gather to examine church law concerning human sexuality and explore ways to maintain unity. Whatever the conclusion, many United Methodists will be angry and hurt. … Continue reading →

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Humiliation at Christmas

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Corey Sharpe

They all condemned him as worthy of death. Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Mark 14:64-65 As we enter Advent, I’ve … Continue reading →

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