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Aiming to Displease

May 17, 2017Mike Leake

An eighteen year old John Ryland, Jr. wrote a book of poetry called Serious Essay’s on the Truths of the Gospel. He received high commendation for this work. Though a dear friend, one particular pastor was a bit put off… Continue Reading →

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Four Things To Warm the Preachers Heart

March 17, 2017Mike Leake

I don’t want this to ever be said of my preaching: The greatest part of his application will be spent on what is least necessary; and his knowledge will chiefly prove of that sort which puffeth up, without communicating any… Continue Reading →

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The Most Neglected Verse According To John Newton

February 22, 2017Mike Leake

One would almost think that passage…was not considered as part of God’s word; at least I believe there is no passage so generally neglected by his own people.    –John Newton What is that one passage? Luke 14:12-14. He said also… Continue Reading →

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When Your Depressed Friend Twists God’s Word

December 19, 2016Mike Leake 2 Comments

He is wise in heart and mighty in strength —who has hardened himself against him, and succeeded?— he who removes mountains, and they know it not, when he overturns them in his anger, who shakes the earth out of its… Continue Reading →

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