April 19, 2023
by Paul Poppe
| Tags: Biblical authority, Romans 13, Government, Church Eldership
I live in Barron County Wisconsin. Last night about 60 citizens attended the Barron County Board Meeting to give feedback to the board about a recent decision to require Barron County empoloyees to wear masks in government buildings again. I'm not sure if the board will listen but their constituents spoke loud and clear that we do not want government beuracrats forcing h...
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July 26, 2022
by Paul Poppe
| Tags: selfishness, isolation, loneliness, church, volunteering, sacrifice
The incarnation of Christ reveals how much God cares about us. Our willingness to follow Christ and show up in a sacrificial way will have a powerful impact. ...
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October 27, 2021
by Paul Poppe
| Tags: church, church attendance, spiritual abuse, church growth, commitment issues, conflict, God's presence
5 Reasons Fewer People Are Attending Church
I've seen the stats on declining church attendance in America. As a pastor, I've observed from the front row how Christians have become less inclined to gather together on a regular basis.
Why is that? There is a clear biblical command to gather and we are created with a longing for community, so what is holding us back? I'...
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February 16, 2021
by Paul Poppe
| Tags: anxiety, illness, discouragement, encouragement, confidence, Christ
Don't Lose Heart!
"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." 2 Corinthians 4:16
So how are you doing today? Are you encouraged or discouraged? It's most definitely been a difficult year of battling illness, loneliness, and political tensions. We have had a hard time maintaining a sense of purpose and...
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February 16, 2021
by Paul Poppe
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| Tags: Satan, humility, church, persecution
Continuing our review of 1Peter 5:1-11, here are points 5-8 of How To Resist Satan And Win.
Be serious, because you have an enemy.
The military teaches a soldier to be constantly on the watch when on a mission because an enemy wants the advantage of surprise and will attack if possible when you don't expect it.
The Apostle Peter puts it this way: "Be sober-minde...
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February 2, 2021
by Paul Poppe
| Tags: Pastor, Paul, Poppe, question, week
Do you have a question you would like Pastor to address? Feel free to leave a comment here and Pastor Paul or one of the leadership will post a response....
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January 13, 2021
by Paul Poppe
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| Tags: spiritual battle, Satan, humility, church
Satan's Kryptonite
1 Peter 5:1-11
The Bible gives the blueprint for how you can defeat Satan. Whether you are a church leader or an every day believer in the congregation, the instructions are the same. Now Satan is a fallen angelic being created by God. He has far more spiritual power than you and I. So how is there anything that we can do to defeat him? Well, the Bibl...
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