Jeffrey C. Long

We’ve all had times when we felt we were alone. The most dramatic memory for me is when I first went to 4-H camp. I don’t remember how old I was, but recalling my emotions while being there, I think I was too young to be away from my parents. Of course, I wasn’t alone. [...]

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There was a time when many of you can remember that being a Christian was as ordinary as being an American.  The foundation for our institutions was a Judeo-Christian belief in one God.  People knew that the Bible was the story of Israel and Jesus.  And our understandings of morality were based on the 10 [...]

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The seventha) I am not come to judge the world but to save the world [John 12:47]b). For judgement I came into the world [John 9:39]The eightha). If I testify on my own behalf that testimony is not true [John 5:31]b). If I testify in my own behalf that testimony is true [John 8:14]The eleventha). [...]

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This sermon will be preached on January 8th, 2006 at Filer Mennonite Church Philippians 2:9 says 9 Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under [...]

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This Sunday is Holy Name. It is a recalling of the day when Jesus was circumcised and given His name. I will be preaching on the name of Jesus. Following is a list of scripture in the Bible that deals directly with the importance of the name of Jesus. I felt it was important enough [...]

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This was a hand-out to my small group while we were studying the book of Isaiah. The process of compiling it and reviewing it with the group was very helpful to me finally understanding this important time in the history of Israel. I hope you find it helpful. It includes maps and timelines to put [...]

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This is the third and final part of a sermon that was preached on September 25th, 2005 at Filer Mennonite Church. Part one is available here. What does it mean to be repeatedly filled with the Holy Spirit? “You will only revive the burning power and passion of Christ in your life by opening yourself [...]

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This is part 1 of a sermon that was preached on September 15th, 2005 at Filer Mennonite Church. One of the most incredible sections in the Bible is 1corinthians 2:6-16 “We speak wisdom, however, among those who are full grown; yet a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who [...]

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