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2020
Easter Resources From SWO
Easter weekend is going to look a little different for all of us this weekend. There won’t be many easter egg hunts or sunrise services, but we will still celebrate …
2019
When Sorrows Like Sea Billows Roll
Just before the Great Chicago Fire burned virtually all of Horatio Spafford’s business investments, he watched pneumonia take the life of his four-year-old son. As a result of both tragedies, …
2019
The Genuine Hope of Resurrection
Many of you have reached out to us as SWO asking what you need to be thinking regarding what is happening at Bethel Church, so we wanted to take a …
2019
Living on Mission Where You Are (Shift 2 of 4)
By Mitch Jolly Shift 2: From Programs to Domain Engagement This second shift is more organizational than personal. In other words, if you are in church leadership, this shift should …
2019
The Joy of Seeing Christ in the Old Testament
By Ian Conrey Many Christians I know who regularly spend their time reading the Bible spend the majority of their time in the New Testament. This is understandable for sinners …
2019
Youth Pastor, Preach God’s Word
Anyone who is a youth pastor for more than ten minutes knows how difficult it can be to run a student ministry. Summer camps, fundraisers, student drama, parents, sermon prep, …
2019
3 Billion People Haven’t Heard the Name of Jesus. What Can You Do Today?
There are billions of people around the world that don’t know a Christian, don’t live within reach of a church, and haven’t even heard the name of Jesus. These men, …
2019
Did Jesus Really Claim to be God?
We’ve noted that all of Scripture points to Jesus, but what did Jesus say about Himself? Did He really claim to be God? Does Islam have any ground to stand …
2019
What Does the Bible Say About Jesus?
The most vital thing for each of us is to know and follow Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. For most of us in the American church, this …