by Pastor Curt on March 27, 2012
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Books, gospel, Matt Chandler, Resurgence
Always on the lookout for resources and opportunities to war against the dreadful disease that is gospel amnesia, I gladly commend to our people this event billed as making the gospel clear for both the non-believer and the Christian. On Saturday evening, April 21, at Crosspointe Church Orlando, Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor at the Village [...]
by sara_graham on March 10, 2012
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New Building, Scripture
As we grow closer to opening this building, we wish to celebrate God’s faithfulness and the power of His Word. As a church we will be reading God’s Word over the property for the 24 hours leading up to the opening. This will mark the “rootedness” of our church identity in the Scripture in a [...]
by Pastor Curt on February 23, 2012
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Africa, bible translation, Missions, sending, Wycliffe
As we get ready to love on the Armands this Sunday evening in launching them overseas for the global cause of missions, I want to reinforce from the Scripture why I believe it matters that we do this in a first class, all-out way. In the book of Third John, the apostle commends his beloved [...]
by Kelly Simpson on November 23, 2011
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Crafting, Gifts, handmade, worship
Forget Black Friday. Waking up at three in the morning just to wait in line and fight over the last widget in the store. Doesn’t sound like a deal to me! Besides, it’s not even where to find the best stuff this year. I’ll let you in on a little secret – the best stuff [...]
by Pastor Curt on October 31, 2011
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church history, five solas, grace, halloween, Reformation Day, salvation
Better known for Halloween in our culture, October 31 marks the anniversary of Martin Luther’s bold and courageous posting of his 95 theses on the Wittenburg Church door in 1517. The dominoes toppled from that point on culminating in what we know as the Protestant Reformation. Last night folks from our church gathered for a [...]
by Kelly Simpson on May 4, 2011
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Autism, compassion, Disability, Sensory Processing Disorder
I sit here as a myriad of medical terms flow effortlessly through my fingertips onto the screen. I compose an in-depth handout to share my expertise about Autism and Sensory Processing Disorder. I attempt to answer many questions. To explain what proprioception and vestibular input are and how they can help. To condense six years [...]
by Pastor Curt on March 12, 2011
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earthquakes, gospel, hope, Japan, problem of evil, suffering, theodicy
Like the rest of you, I suspect, Nancy and I have remained glued to the TV the last twenty-four hours watching the horrific images coming out of Japan after the devastating earthquake hit yesterday afternoon. Not even one week’s vacation to rural NC will allow an entire escape from reality in our age of near [...]
by Pastor Curt on February 26, 2011
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equipping, meetings, service, teaching, wedding
Don’t know any other way to characterize my weekend. Today at 3 PM – Allmand/Taylor wedding. Tomorrow at 8:30 AM – prayer on the property. Tomorrow at 9:30 AM – adult equipping hour teaching – So Many Questions: How to Answer Common Questions about Christianity. Tomorrow at 10:45 AM – worship service preaching – Faith’s [...]
by Kelly Simpson on February 18, 2011
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accountability, Bible Study, women's ministry
Attention Ladies of OGC: Do you long to have a better understanding of God’s sovereignty, His love for the nations, and obedience with a true heart… then do we have a study for you! I remember it well: a bearded man in robes stuck on the flannel board next to a rotund, jovial-looking whale. Jonah. [...]
by Pastor Curt on February 5, 2011
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building, good works, groundbreaking, mercy ministry
If you think I’m referring to the big game tomorrow night, think again. In my mind the significance of Super Bowl XLV pales in comparison to the day before us at Orlando Grace tomorrow. In the first place, we get to practice Titus 3:14 – And let our people learn to devote themselves to good [...]