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Rick Batchelor commented on the blog post That’s Not the Way We Do Things Around Here! 1 year, 3 months ago
I agree with your comment, Keith, that if a church is not changing on a “regular basis”, is is stagnant or dead. Regarding the church, it would parallel with a me preaching the same sermon (or even the same theme of a message) over and over again. Boring! I wouldn’t even go…lol. I do like [...]
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Rick Batchelor commented on the blog post Sunday Night service….A Dinosaur?? 1 year, 3 months ago
Misty….right on! I am the Pastor of our church and, honestly, If I did not enjoy myself at church, I wouldn’t even bother to go either. I have a BLAST serving God and going to church!
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Rick Batchelor commented on the blog post Middle East Chaos: 1 year, 3 months ago
Great post Misty, and thanks for entering the conversation. I can recognize your great love for the Lord and your burden for the lost. You are so right…..SALVATION is the answer and it is SO EASY to attain. Keep up the good work of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ “to all who will [...]
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Rick Batchelor commented on the blog post Middle East Chaos: 1 year, 3 months ago
Glad you enjoyed the post Keith. I believe President Obama finds himself in a no-win situation; 1. He enunciates the right of all people to seek and attain freedom in a democratic process….to “chart their own course.” (This, by the way) is the hallmark of our great democracy here in the United States). 2. The [...]
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Rick Batchelor wrote a new blog post: Middle East Chaos: 1 year, 3 months ago
I have been watching with much interest these last few days the revolution by the people of Egypt against their government. Other countries in the area are presently going through the same degree of unrest. There is a powder keg about to explode and we have already been warned about it in God’s Word. The [...]
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Rick Batchelor commented on the blog post That’s Not the Way We Do Things Around Here! 1 year, 3 months ago
As a leader/pastor of a local church, I am constantly looking for something to change. Some things are foundational and should not be subject to change, such as the principles found in our constitution OR the basic tenets of our faith; however, other “less-bastion” ideas and approaches should be subject to change…either drastically or subtlely. [...]
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Rick Batchelor wrote a new blog post: Born To Die ! 2 years, 1 month ago
In this Easter season, we are celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. It is, indeed, a time to celebrate (for the Christian), because if Jesus could not defeat death, then neither could we. We would all be destined to “living and dying, with no hope of everlasting life.” To me, Easter is the [...]
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rick wrote a new blog post: ObamaCare: Whatcha' think? 2 years, 1 month ago
The PROCESS : I could rant and rave for hours on this, but I’ll try to keep it short and sweet. I am in shock to see our Constitution “burned to an ash” and the Legislative process in Congress stoop to an all-time low . (Now this is just about the process…I haven’t touched on the content yet). Our founding [...]
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Rick Batchelor wrote a new blog post: "The Politics in Religion:" How much is too much? 2 years, 2 months ago
We have all heard the old adage: “Never mix politics and religion.” Well…for the most part, I would say that would be a good idea; however, it is inevitable that these two entities will “spill over” upon one another , and this is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, I believe, if taken in good [...]
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Rick Batchelor wrote a new blog post: Sunday Night service….A Dinosaur?? 2 years, 2 months ago
I was surprised the other day when a pastor friend of mine was simply “amazed” that we still have church services on Sunday nights. How do you feel? Are Sunday Night church services still relevant and needed….or…like the dinosaur, have they become 0ut-of-date and should be declared extinct? I really would like to hear all [...]
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Rick Batchelor wrote a new blog post: False Prophets in the Pulpits! 2 years, 2 months ago
Psalm 23 from Crestock PhotosHi, Okay Bro. Rick I will do my best to post what I have been studying about false prophets. I’m not a teach, preacher, but I do do a lot of studying on my own. I think first off that it is very important to worship God as you have been saying [...]
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Rick Batchelor wrote a new blog post: Where is the Power in the Church! 2 years, 2 months ago
I preached both messages today on the Power of the Holy Ghost and the fact that the church is found lacking in the power! Nothing in this world can change our country around, our churches around, or our personal lives around…except a soverign “move of the Holy Ghost.” Even the churches labelled [...]
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Rick Batchelor wrote a new blog post: No Cash for My Clunker 2 years, 7 months ago
They wouldn’t take ‘ole blue! Just when I thought I have seen everything, along comes something that just really blows me away. Life for me is one great surprise after the other. Today, I got the shock of my life and was reminded once again… don’t count your chickens before they hatch! Today started like most [...]
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