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Choices
June 25, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
How do we make moral and godly choices in a world marred by sin?...
Marriage Rules
June 18, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
Seven rules for a successful Christian marriage...
Five Solas
June 11, 2022
The Five Solas are Latin phrases that come from the 16th century Protestant Reformation that distinguish Midvalley Bible Church's theology and teaching from others. ...
Judging Others
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
We often treat people wrongly because we judged them wrongly....
A Sacred Right?
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
This past week, the prayers of millions were answered as the Supreme Court appears to be posed to over-turn an almost 50-year court ruling that legalized abortion....
Take a Stand
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
The Asian hermit, Telemachus, lived in a remote village, tending his garden and spending much of his time in prayer. One day he thought he heard the voice of God telling him to go to Rome, so he obeyed, setting out on foot...
Christ Has Welcomed You
June 2, 2022
If you never hear anything again that I say or write, hear this: “Jesus Christ has welcomed you.”...
Friendship
June 2, 2022 by Pastor Doug Hornok
Good friends are one of the greatest gifts of my life. In fact, friendships are one of the greatest gifts of God’s creation. God designed and created us to be in relationships. And no, I’m not talking about how many “friends” you have on Facebook!...
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