The Bemenderfers

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Soldiers or Civilians

God has given us a powerful choice: Will be be soldiers of Christ or loyal civilians? There is a difference. What will you choose? Based on 2 Timothy 2:3-4. Preached November 8, 2015 at Cedar Rapids Bible Chapel Mark Bemenderfer - November 8, 2015 from…

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Our Christward Relationship: Prayer

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (John 15:7, ESV) Our God is a living and active God. He delights to converse with His children! But have you noticed in…

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Our Christward Relationship: The Word

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. (John 15:7, ESV) Ensuring that Christ is the center of our lives is just the first element of a growing Christian life. Once…

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Full Circle

A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. (Luke 6:40, ESV) If the Lord has graciously provided you a "Timothy" over the course of these posts, and you've followed our pattern of training, then…

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Follow-up: Continuing Onward

For you know how, like a father with his children, we exhorted each one of you and encouraged you and charged you to walk in a manner worthy of God, who calls you into his own kingdom and glory. (1Thessalonians 2:11-12, ESV) Welcome to the…

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