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The Inescapable Sibling Relationship

June 2, 2019 Leave a Comment

Several years ago we were on vacation, and one of our kids was upset with a decision that we had made. In the heat of moment, they blurted out, “I wish I wasn’t part of this family!” It was not one of our finer moments. Without any prompting they apologized and as a family we have chuckled about that episode over the years. That is the funny thing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Christian Life, Church, Church Membership, Siblings

The Free-Rider Problem

November 26, 2017 Leave a Comment

High jump

The Shakers as a religious group originated in England in the 18th century and eventually migrated to the Americas. They were given this name because of their ecstatic behavior in worship services. The group had several problems which brought about its demise. One of the biggest problems was that they required their members to maintain strict … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Church Membership, Commitment, Shakers

Stop Dating the Church

February 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

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When an individual comes to genuine faith in Jesus Christ, they are included in the universal church. But many who claim to be followers of Jesus Christ remain uncommitted to the local, visible church. They would claim a generic love for other believers but have remained casual and uncommitted toward real believers in real time. For many, the local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Christian Living, Church Membership, Fellowship

Be of Some Good!

February 21, 2016 Leave a Comment

Riding the Bench

There are certainly valid reasons to leave a local church. But in my experience, many people leave a church not because of false teaching, unqualified leadership, or unconfronted sin but because of personal preference. They simply find something that brings them greater perceived benefit. In our current culture, this radical individualism has risen … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Pastor Jeff's Weekly Tagged With: Christian Living, Church, Church Membership

Church Membership

July 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

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Introduction There are many excuses not to join a local church, and avoiding it will save you some headaches, but it is assumed in scripture that we will be banded together in the all-important task of reaching the lost. Reasons to Join a Local Church Church membership reflects the depth of relationship that ought to exist among … [Read more...]

Filed Under: The Marks of a Healthy Church Tagged With: Church Membership

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Forest Hills Baptist Church is a church in Grand Rapids, MI that focuses on gospel-centered teaching, worship, spiritual growth in the context of community, and reaching the world with the good news of Jesus Christ.

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