Spiritual Sign Gifts
The FBW teaches the cessation of the sign gifts (miracles, healings, tongues, and prophecy). Recently, I’ve given some deeper thought to this matter. After searching the Scriptures, I’ve elaborated on why we teach what...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published March 1, 2017 · Last modified May 23, 2022
The FBW teaches the cessation of the sign gifts (miracles, healings, tongues, and prophecy). Recently, I’ve given some deeper thought to this matter. After searching the Scriptures, I’ve elaborated on why we teach what...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published July 7, 2016 · Last modified May 23, 2022
I live in a town of 2,700 people. There are 13 churches in the area. There are 13 churches because there are 13 different belief systems, style preferences, or historic roots among them. They...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published April 4, 2016 · Last modified May 23, 2022
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by wellsb7_wp · Published March 16, 2016 · Last modified May 23, 2022
One weekend, while at the Brooke Hills park with the kids, Michael nearly stepped on a toad. We all squatted down and marveled at his design and how still he could stay even with...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published November 6, 2015 · Last modified May 23, 2022
What is heaven like? The question is one many people ask. To find the answer, one can search the Scriptures and read what God has revealed. Or, one could buy a NY Times best-seller...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published September 24, 2015 · Last modified May 23, 2022
Churches spend millions of dollars on renovations. They market-test people, carefully select colors and lighting, and drop some hefty gees on reconstruction. It is done in the name of “reaching people,” “missions,” or “ministry.”...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published August 3, 2015 · Last modified May 23, 2022
Yesterday’s sermon took us to Gentile territory. Jesus and the disciples were in foreigner country. Christ’s ever-increasing focus was on developing disciples for their mission following His departure. We also saw a fitting preview...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published July 21, 2015 · Last modified May 23, 2022
The Martin family is grateful for the Christian love of FBW. The gifts presented to us on Sunday are a tangible evidence of a love we’ve experienced at this church. We are thankful for...
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by wellsb7_wp · Published July 6, 2015 · Last modified May 23, 2022
In yesterday’s sermon, we saw that the consequences of unbelief are severe. In court-like fashion, Paul makes six indictments against the human race (Rom 1:20-32). Our message was on sexual immorality (vv.24-25) and homosexuality...
In science, the second law of thermodynamics explains why things deteriorate over time. We see this in nature and everyday life. We now see this in the redefinition of a millennia-old institution: marriage. The...