Brian Sloan
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Great Gift Ideas For Church Members
Introduction There’s something magical about picking the perfect gift, especially when you need gift ideas for church members with whom you serve. It’s not just about the present itself—it’s about the joy of showing love, encouragement, and appreciation. Whether it’s for Christmas, a birthday, or just because, a thoughtful gift can say, “You matter, and…
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1 Corinthians 1:17 Commentary: Focusing on the Powerful Gospel
1 Corinthians 1:17 Commentary: The Power of the Gospel Have you ever noticed how we like to complicate simple things? It’s human nature to take something straightforward and add layers to it until the original message gets buried. That’s what was happening in Corinth when Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 1:17. He told the church there,…
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Today: A Morning Prayer
Today: A Morning Prayer: and Featured Morning Song Morning is a sacred time, a blank slate handed to us by God. It’s a perfect opportunity to pause, breathe, and submit the day ahead into His capable hands. One of the most beautiful ways to do this is through a morning prayer—a form of worship that…
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What is the Sweet and Powerful Meaning of a Sparrow in the Bible?
What is the Meaning of a Sparrow in the Bible The Bible often uses imagery from nature to communicate profound spiritual truths, and sparrows are no exception. These small, unassuming birds are mentioned several times throughout Scripture, and though they may seem insignificant at first glance, their inclusion carries a deeper, comforting message. What is…
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Good and Bad Fathers in the Bible: Powerful Lessons Learned!
Introduction When we talk about dads and their role in our lives, it’s a mix of the good, the bad, and everything in between. Whether it’s changing diapers at 2 AM, teaching you how to ride a bike, or just being there when things get tough, fathers have a big part to play. But what…
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Examples of Jealousy In The Bible: The Evil and the Good?
Introduction Let’s talk a bit about jealousy. You know- the thing that we sometimes call the big green-eyed monster. Human jealousy has been around since the fall of man. It came along with the sinful nature that we inherited from Adam. However, in today’s world of social media human beings increasingly live in an environment…
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Divine Appointments In The Bible: God’s Unexpected Blessings
What is a Divine Appointment? Many times those who are in the faith community will hear something like this, “I ran into an old friend today who encouraged me. That was a divine appointment.” Or, I was able to share my faith with a person I met on the plane. It must have been a…
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Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table: Peace Through Your Challenges
I have both the written copy and the Audible copy of Louie Giglio’s, “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat At Your Table.” I think it is remarkable. As a young Christian musician, I was fortunate to hang around Louie a bit and do music at some events where he spoke. Even then, he was a…
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Baptist Sermon Ideas: 40 Ideas With Powerful Meanings
Introduction If you need some Baptist sermon ideas, then we will try our best to help you with that and prompt you with some ideas. In the Baptist church as well as many other denominations the rigor of having to come up with sermon ideas every week can be tough for pastors and teachers. I…