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Sam McKeen

Church Blog Pastor's Blog Rethinking Church

Why Do Churches Compete Instead Of Collaborate?

By Sam McKeen A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” – John 13:34-35 (ESV) Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 5 daysMarch 24, 2023 ago
Individualism in the Church Center Barnstead Christian Church New Hampshire
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Individualism In The Church

By Sam McKeen “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit.Already you are clean because of the word that I Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 4 weeksMarch 2, 2023 ago
Are Elders to rule the church Rethinking Church Sam McKeen
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Are Elders supposed to rule over the church and is the church supposed to obey them?

By Sam McKeen But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. Matthew 20:25-26 My goal in writing this article and subsequent articles is to share my Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 2 monthsJanuary 27, 2023 ago
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Discovering Joy

By Sam McKeen  And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” – Luke 2:10-11 Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 3 monthsDecember 21, 2022 ago
CENTER BARNSTEAD CHRISTIAN CHURCH New Hampshire God at the Center
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How To Keep Focused On God During The Holidays

By Sam McKeen Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 We celebrate Thanksgiving this week and soon Christmas and the New Year. It is the time of year when we acknowledge and celebrate the many blessings in Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 4 monthsNovember 23, 2022 ago
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Good Things

By Janet Keefe “O my soul, you have said to the LORD, ‘You are my LORD, my goodness is nothing apart from You.” Psalm 16:2 There is something about “stick season”, when the trees are bare and the leaves rattle and swish in the wind. I love seeing multiple cars Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 5 monthsNovember 10, 2022 ago
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Is My Life Too Busy?

By Sam McKeen One of the battles that I continually struggle with is slowing down and not being “too” busy. There are times when I think I am doing pretty well  Then, all of a sudden, without even realizing it I slip back into being overwhelmed with tasks, projects, and Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 5 monthsOctober 21, 2022 ago
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Overcoming Fear In Your Life

By Sam McKeen There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 Have you ever been paralyzed by fear? I have. But the funny thing is that most Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 6 monthsSeptember 22, 2022 ago
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The Power Of Prayer

By Rebecca Murzin Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6 Prayer is a privilege so many of us take for granted. We don’t reach out to the one who knows all and is all Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 7 monthsAugust 18, 2022 ago
Center Barnstead Christian Church Blog False Advertising
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False Advertising

By Sam McKeen It is no secret that the number of those in the United States who attend Sunday services has dropped over the years. This statistic is just one of many that point to a culture that has become increasingly disinterested in the church. Why is it that so Read more…

By Sam McKeen, 8 monthsAugust 12, 2022 ago

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