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The Lord’s Supper
1 Corinthians, Lord's Suppper Chris Wall 1 Corinthians, Lord's Suppper Chris Wall

The Lord’s Supper

The Lord's Supper is one of the most meaningful acts of worship in the church, but Scripture warns that it is entirely possible to participate in it the wrong way. In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul confronts a church whose divisions, selfishness, and disregard for the poor had corrupted the very meal meant to display the gospel.

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The Church for America
Psalms, America, Proverbs Chris Wall Psalms, America, Proverbs Chris Wall

The Church for America

Righteousness isn't about political clout; it’s about relational integrity with God. It is a gift available to us and a daily pursuit. When we chase righteousness, God provides stability and elevation. But when we trust in human strength, we dry up like a desert shrub (Jeremiah 17:5-8). Sin always takes us further than we want to go, keeps us longer than we want to stay, and costs more than we want to pay.

How can we be a church for America?

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Blessed for a Purpose
Psalms, America Chad Balthrop Psalms, America Chad Balthrop

Blessed for a Purpose

This week is the semiquincentennial celebration of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. That’s right. It’s the 250th anniversary of the birth of our nation!

Last Sunday, we welcomed a special guest, Senator James Lankford. He preached a powerful message from Psalm 67.

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