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8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Mark Cole

I love leading God’s people in worship. I have been privileged to lead worship teams in my home church and around the world for more than forty years. Along the way, God has taught me many valuable lessons. Here are … Continue reading →

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Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

Posted on June 26, 2026 by Mark Cole

What the New Testament Teaches About Following Jesus Obedience is not a popular word today. Our culture celebrates independence, self-expression, and doing whatever feels right. Many people assume that Christianity is simply about believing certain truths or attending church occasionally. … Continue reading →

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10 Lessons From Psalm 145

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I will exalt You, my God and King, and praise Your name forever and ever.” — Psalm 145:1 Psalm 145 is one of the most beautiful praise psalms in the Bible. Written by King David, it is the last psalm … Continue reading →

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8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Mark Cole

“The whole building, as it was being built, was made of stone prepared at the quarry, and there was neither hammer nor axe nor any iron tool heard in the temple while it was being built.” — 1 Kings 6:7 … Continue reading →

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Created in God’s Image: What It Means and Why It Matters

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Mark Cole

“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27) Few truths in the Bible are more profound than the declaration that human beings are … Continue reading →

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When You’re Feeling Low: What Should You Do?

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Why are you cast down, O my soul? Why are you in turmoil within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” — Psalm 42:11 Every person experiences low seasons. Even … Continue reading →

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How the Holy Spirit Changed Ordinary People

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Mark Cole

The Book of Acts is often called the “Acts of the Holy Spirit” because it records the powerful work of the Holy Spirit in and through ordinary believers. Again and again we read that people were “filled with the Holy … Continue reading →

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How God Revives Weary Hearts

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Then times of refreshment will come from the presence of the Lord, and He will again send you Jesus, your appointed Messiah.” — Acts 3:20 (NLT) We all know what it feels like to be weary. Life has a way … Continue reading →

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Why Do the Ungodly Seem to Prosper?

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.” — Psalm 73:3 One of the oldest questions in the Bible is also one of the most common questions believers ask today: Why do people who ignore God … Continue reading →

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21 Reasons To Give Thanks To God

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Mark Cole

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! His faithful love endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 Thanksgiving is more than a holiday. It is more than good manners. It is one of the defining characteristics of a follower of … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Worship

8 Tips On Taking Your Sunday Morning Worship to the Next Level

Obedience: The Forgotten Path to God’s Best

10 Lessons From Psalm 145

8 Lessons From Solomon’s Temple That Still Matter Today

When You’re Feeling Low: What Should You Do?

How the Holy Spirit Changed Ordinary People

How God Revives Weary Hearts

Why Do the Ungodly Seem to Prosper?

21 Reasons To Give Thanks To God

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