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Egocentrism: Not Just for Children

Posted by Christy Ingalsbe on

My very good friend and I often approach discussions from vastly different starting points.  I’ve known her for more than 15 years and we are true friends and sisters in Christ, yet I am still surprised when I realize during a conversation that I’ve completely forgotten (again)...

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Tags: truth, scripture, relationships, egocentrism

Priorities and Expectations for Resuming In-Person Worship

Posted by JJ Sherwood on

  Brothers and sisters at Five Points, as we continue to plan for our resumption of in-person Sunday worship, I’d like to take a moment to focus on the Scriptures and the Biblical principles guiding our decisions. One passage is particularly helpful towards that end, Philippians...

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Home Worship Service Information

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While in-person gatherings are temporarily suspended in keeping with the spirit of our state government's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order, home worship service orders are posted each Sunday at the link below and on our Facebook page. We would love to have you join with us in worshiping our great...

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Tags: home, worship service

Update on Five Points in-person gatherings

Posted by JJ Sherwood on

Good morning Five Points family! We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for your faith in Jesus, the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Times like these are never wanted, but they drive us deeper in Christ, make us...

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Our God Never Fails

Posted by JJ Sherwood on

"...each dawn He does not fail..."Zephaniah 3.5c Since reading Zephaniah a few weeks ago, the Spirit has not let me forget this part of verse 5. Zephaniah 3 ties God's actions to His righteousness. Since God is righteous and never fails, we're commanded to wait upon the Lord as He will...

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Tags: worship, prayer, hope, gratitude, the character of god

Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving and His Courts with Praise

Posted by JJ Sherwood on

I give you thanks, O LORD, with my whole heart; before the gods I sing your praise; I bow down toward your holy temple and give thanks to your name for your steadfast love and your faithfulness, for you have exalted above all things your name and your word.Psalm 138:1–2 We...

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Tags: gratitude, humility, worship

Advent Resources

Posted by Karen Houston on

Advent is upon us. This time of year I’m always looking for good readings to guide my thoughts and heart Godward, to the baby Jesus and all that he encompasses. Here is a list of a few resources that might be a help to you:  Desiring God – Their “Advent is for Adoring...

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Tags: advent, christmas, devotional, resources

Thanksgiving is for Mission

Posted by Brett Toney on

When King David brought the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem and placed it in a new tabernacle, he called for a national day of thanksgiving. Sacrifices were made, a feast was had, songs were sung, and gratitude was expressed. David wrote a special song for the occasion and gave it to his...

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Tags: gratitude, mission, praise, thanksgiving, worship

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