Michael Jakes
Sardis:The Zombie Church
First, let me state at the outset that I believe in the Church. I believe in it’s presence, it’s purpose and it’s power. Established by...
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Michael Jakes
Oct 19, 20165 min read
About the Seasons of Life…And Avoiding the Convenient One
Winter. Spring. Summer. Fall. What’s your favorite season? Depending on who you are, and no matter what your seasonal preference is,...
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Michael Jakes
Oct 17, 20167 min read
A Word To My Hyper-Holy Brethren:Caterpillars Can’t Fly
No, I don’t have an axe to grind. I’m not angry at anyone. And I don’t for one second presume to think I know better or am better than...
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Michael Jakes
Oct 15, 20165 min read
The Missing Ingredient
Imagine your favorite food. You taste, and it’s just not right; something is missing. You go and get that one ingredient that will make...
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Michael Jakes
Jun 17, 20166 min read
What Does It Really Mean To Be A Christian?
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. (John...
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Michael Jakes
Dec 5, 20153 min read
Too Much Church And Not Enough Jesus
Pizza parties. Game nights. Movie nights. Seemingly clever little ideas to draw youth into the church or keep them in. It all sounds...
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Michael Jakes
Nov 13, 20154 min read
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses: Do You Have One?
In spite of the bumps and bruises along the way, and the ups and downs, some of which I have been personally responsible for, giving my...
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Michael Jakes
Aug 12, 20157 min read
The Forgotten Commandment
There she was. On a subway train with a bible in her hand, trying to gather herself. I sat at a distance on the same subway car and...
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Michael Jakes
Jun 27, 20153 min read
The Illusion of Vindication
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for...
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Michael Jakes
May 7, 20153 min read
The Cure For The Saddening Blissfulness of Sinfulness
Years ago at my job, one young man got up and announced to all within listening distance, how much he was looking forward to Friday. He...
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Michael Jakes
Mar 14, 20154 min read
Planes, Thangs, Autmobiles and Other Sins of The Rich and Righteous
Obviously there is nothing inherently wrong with being rich. If God chooses to bless me greatly financially, if He chooses to bless the...
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Michael Jakes
Mar 8, 20154 min read
The Real Gospel
For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of...
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