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Easter or Christmas? Which is More Important?               15 Reasons Easter Wins...

3/17/2016

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Often we enjoy Christmas more than Easter.  There are many reasons, but in reality Easter is more important.  True that we wouldn't have one without the other, but here are 15 life-altering results of the resurrection (which we celebrate at Easter) from 1 Corinthians 15. We know that these results are forever valid because Jesus Christ conquered death. 

Because Christ rose:

1.      We know that the sharing of the Gospel is not in vain, because it is true and truly effective for all who accept it. 

2.      We know that our reliance and confidence in Christ for salvation from hell is not in vain.

3.      We know that we do not have to live a miserable life, even in the face of bleak circumstance and trials.

4.      We know that the results of Adam’s sin, such as evil, sickness, hurt, and harm, are only temporal; and the end for those who have a relationship with Jesus Christ is always victorious. 

5.      We know we are legally justified before the Judge of the Heavens and Earth. 

6.      We know that the eternal Christ is the eternal substitute who took our punishment before God the Father. Since Jesus has conquered death, there is no chance in eternity that the fact of His substitutionary punishment for us can ever change. We know that we have eternal, secure, abundant life through Jesus Christ. 

7.      We know that we have complete forgiveness of our sin, covering for our shame and guilt. We do not have to expect God’s wrath or punishment for our sin. 

8.      We know this is the one true God and Savior of mankind, since He is the only God who can claim resurrection from the grave. Although He was most certainly killed by the brutality of Roman crucifixion, since he was God, He rose up from death and lives again. He was seen by over 500 people in various places - people who, for the rest of their lives, testified to seeing the risen Christ bearing the scars of crucifixion. 

9.      We know that those who die with faith in Christ are not dead but alive with Him in Heaven. Those who, while living, accept the Gospel will see them again and live with them for eternity.

10.   We know there is hope for victory over our temptations, sinful struggles, and spiritual death.

11.   We know there is a new body awaiting us in Heaven, a body without the results of sin. This is an immortal body, one with no pain, disease, or sickness. It is a body that never dies or deteriorates. 

12.   We know that death, that great enemy, is defeated. It is swallowed up in victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

13.   We know that, although some Christians are tortured and killed for their faith, our future hope is sure. As an alternate translation of Martin Luther’s hymn states: “And take they our life, goods, fame, child and wife, Let these all be gone, they yet have nothing won; The kingdom ours remaineth.”

14.   We know that we can be steadfast and unmovable in our beliefs, conviction, and doctrine.

15.   We know that we can be aggressive and encouraged with our service for the Lord, because our labor is not in vain.

Join us for Easter Sunday on March 27

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Join us on Sunday morning at 10:45  for our Easter Celebration Service. Come celebrate the fact that Jesus Christ not only died for our sins, but rose again victorious over death and the grave. We have hope because he lives!

You'll enjoy and be encouraged by a morning filled with choirs singing and inspirational readings that will cause hope to rise in your heart. You too can join in, if you'd like, during our congregational singing.  We will conclude with an encouraging message of good news from Gods word, the Bible. We sure can use good news these days right?  

He lives! We have salvation, forgiveness, and hope for the future because He lives! Come celebrate with us at Faithway in Hampshire.  

Bring some kids with you. They will be encouraged by the program as well and excited to receive a gift bag from our church family for Easter. 
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10 Smart Phones or Tablet Apps for Christians

7/6/2015

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We’ve all heard the warnings: Technology can be a major time waster and distraction for the Christian. The reality is that anything - a hobby, a relationship, entertainment, a pursuit - has the potential to derail us form our calling to great commission living. So how can we guard against distractions and even utilize technology for something of eternal significance? 

Here are 10 apps to consider adding to your smartphone or tablet to help in your daily growth.

1. The You Version Bible App – Of course you need to start with a Bible app, but which one? The You Version Bible App is on top of the list because of so many features, including multiple translations, languages, daily reading plans, and more. But perhaps the best feature is the ability to have the app read scripture to you. Free.  

2. Logos Bible Software- Logos Bible Software gives you the power of an entire research library wherever you are. If you haven't purchased the Logos software you can still do Hebrew and Greek studies and read the Bible for free. However, if you use Logos software, this app will sync with your entire book library. Free.  

3. Fighter Verses – This app was created to help believers persevere by helping them memorize God’s Word. Designed for children through adults, the app allows individuals or groups to memorize and review at their own pace. $2.99

4. Bible Study with Accordance - This comprehensive app offers you quite a few tools for those desiring to study the Bible. It includes the entire Bible in the English Standard Version, along with a Bible dictionary, Greek and Hebrew reference books, and more. If you need help breaking down a verse or a passage and want a quick reference in the palm of your hand. Free.   

5. Prayer Notebook - This is a great, easy-to-use app for helping you keep up with the people you are praying for. You can categorize your prayer list into friends, family, church, missions, answered, unanswered, etc. and you can schedule prayer requests to recur as often as you want them. Lite version is free, full version is $1.99.  

6. Prayer Calendar (Voice of the Martyrs) - This Prayer Calendar from Voice of the Martyrs is an excellent way to keep the requests of persecuted believers from around the world before us every day. Updated daily with news and requests, this is a great way for an individual or family to make prayer a priority. Free.  

7. Feedly - Feedly is an RSS reader, and allows you to subscribe to all the posts from your favorite blogs, news sites, feeds, or YouTube channels. Take advantage of the great free content some of the best minds on the Internet are producing every day, and have it organized and pushed directly to your phone or tablet. Free. 

8. Day One Journal - Day One has won various app awards for being the best app for journaling. If you are not into journaling, consider using Day One for recording prayer requests. It’s a great way to collect thoughts and organize them into a journal for reflection. $4.99.

9. Downcast - The best podcast listener out there! If you want to grow as a believer, listen to free podcasts from your favorite preachers. It automatically syncs across your iPad and iPhone. The best feature is the ability to speed up pod-casts and listen to complete sermons in half of the time. $2.99.

10. Two Ways to Live – A great evangelistic tool to help in sharing the gospel message. This presentation gives the story of the gospel in the context of the overarching story of the Bible. Free.  

Bonus App Suggestions:  Our Daily Bread (Free), CCEL Bible (has free downloadable devotions), PocketSword (Powerful Bible App - Free) Daily Streams - Devotional App based on the Devotional Book (Free), Sermonaudio and OnePlace - Both great apps to find and listen to good sermons. (Free)



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