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PHall | June 29, 2021
Praying 1 Thessalonians 3:8 for a healthy growing community – Waiting to Breathe Again PRAYER: You are the Patient One, God, waiting to send Jesus’ until more repent. I have loved ones that I repeatedly wait for also. It hurts to breathe, as I wait. May they turn to you again and stand firm. In […]
PHall | November 20, 2020
TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 2:4 (CSB) Instead, just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel…who examines our hearts. DEVOTIONAL: Ever try to hide in your prayers from God? Have you shamefully uncovered your motives while praying, as your heart became laid bare before God? Did you hide from yourself in […]
PHall | March 22, 2019
“So the word of God spread, the disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly in number, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith” (CSB Acts 6:7). This is a neglected but powerful verse. Let’s notice 5 points for us imitate: 1. This comes after the church solves an internal problem (6:1-6). Strife, stress, […]
PHall | November 14, 2018
“Why did that visitor not come back?” Every church asks that question. Visitors are “gold” because they make the contact. Sometimes we never know. Was it they didn’t like non-instrumental music? Can’t help that. Was it they couldn’t find a place to sit with their family? Look for opportunities to move and personally offer seats. […]
PHall | November 3, 2011
I just finished reading an article on church growth. Nothing unscriptural in this particular article although it focuses on generic themes. However, the first paragraph hooked me – as is fitting in good writing. What hooked me is not the last sentence showing success. So I will include only the first two sentences. “I started […]
PHall | December 15, 2009
I. RELY ON GOD’S TIMING Acts 16:9-10 NASB A vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing and appealing to him, and saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” (10) When he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us […]
PHall | November 28, 2009
There is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9). Every year it is the same. It happened this year and will happen in the year to come, and those following. People move out, and people move in. Proximity to friends and family will be gained and lost. Ties will be tested. Friendships will begin, and […]
PHall | November 23, 2009
Matthew 7:16a – “You shall know them by their fruits.” Matthew 7:16-20 – “You will know them by their fruits. Grapes are not gathered from thorn bushes nor figs from thistles, are they? [17] “So every good tree bears good fruit, but the bad tree bears bad fruit. [18] “A good tree cannot produce bad […]
PHall | November 1, 2009
Why couldn’t David build the temple? Because David had “shed much blood” (1 Chronicles 22:8). Are you thinking, “So what?” Or, possibly, “That’s not fair!” Maybe your thoughts are more sacramental – “Why should a man with blood on his hands build a place of holiness?” I don’t know the “why” behind the “why” but […]
PHall | October 12, 2009
Are you willing to help? Are you willing to serve? If you do not consider yourself willing to help or serve, then never mind the qualifications for a deacon. You cannot be qualified unless you are already helping and serving. If you are willing to help, but do not qualify, please continue—our deacons […]