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Are We A Charismatic Church? Part 2
Are We a Charismatic Church? Part 2: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit By Mark Mitchell The question of if we are a charismatic church also leads us to the subject of spiritual gifts. The believer first receives the “gift” or “baptism” of the Spirit at the start of his new life in Christ, but…
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Are We A Charismatic Church? Part 1: The Baptism of the Holy Spirit By Mark Mitchell It is not unusual for newcomers to CPC to ask, “Are you a charismatic church?” We are not always sure how to answer that question. We are usually quite certain that they are not using this term as it…
Read MoreBaby Dedication
Baby Dedication By Mark Mitchell I remember well the day each of my three children was born. Though each was different, the emotions were the same. There was relief that my wife, Lynn, had survived labor. There was joy and gratitude for a healthy child. There was a sense of awe over the miracle of…
Read MoreA Sane Look at Abortion
A Sane Look at Abortion By Mark Mitchell What do you think is the purpose of the church? There are many in our day whose first response would be that the church’s highest purpose is to make us feel better, to lift our spirits, and encourage us and to give us hope. The thinking is…
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