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Merry Christmas and Wishing you the Best for 2026
Good morning from Waynesville.
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Why Younger Christians Consider Leaving
Nov 19 • Matthew Allen
The Biblical Call to Manhood
Mar 11 • Matthew Allen
About Hymenaeus and Philetus
Jun 5, 2024 • Matthew Allen
Satan: The Divider of God's People
Aug 5, 2024 • Matthew Allen

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How Christians Can Push Back Against a Culture of Hate
We cannot control the tone of the culture. But we are responsible for the tone of our own lives.
Dec 19 • Matthew Allen
Great Privileges Bring Serious Responsibilities
Pause for a moment and consider all the ways God has blessed you spiritually.
Dec 18 • Matthew Allen
When Hatred Rules
Finding Faithfulness in a Bitter Age
Dec 16 • Matthew Allen
The Peace of Doing the Next Right Thing
How troubled hearts recover peace...
Dec 15 • Matthew Allen
Why Grace Makes People Nervous - And Why We Must Teach It Anyway
Why does grace draw pushback? And why must it continue to be emphasized?
Dec 12 • Matthew Allen
The Quiet Work of the Spirit in Everyday Life
God keeps working even when you feel like you’re failing.
Dec 11 • Matthew Allen
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From Fear to Faith
This is the personal blog and online information portal for Matthew Allen, pulpit minister for Cornerstone Church of Christ in Centerville, Ohio. I want to encourage you and help you embrace your freedom in Christ.

Church Life

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Letting Go of the Record
How unforgiveness hardens the heart and hurts the church…
Dec 5 • Matthew Allen
The Sin That Hides in Plain Sight
Why pride blinds us to our need for God
Dec 4 • Matthew Allen
Bad Attitudes Spread
Why complaining quietly damages the heart and the church
Dec 3 • Matthew Allen
A Better Path Forward
Moving toward peace, not deeper into division
Nov 21 • Matthew Allen

Discipleship and Spiritual Growth

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Great Privileges Bring Serious Responsibilities
Pause for a moment and consider all the ways God has blessed you spiritually.
Dec 18 • Matthew Allen
The Quiet Work of the Spirit in Everyday Life
God keeps working even when you feel like you’re failing.
Dec 11 • Matthew Allen
Living for God's Glory
The Path to Real Spiritual Growth
Dec 9 • Matthew Allen
The Lies We Excuse
The danger of the lies we think don't matter...
Dec 2 • Matthew Allen

Doctrine

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Why Grace Makes People Nervous - And Why We Must Teach It Anyway
Why does grace draw pushback? And why must it continue to be emphasized?
Dec 12 • Matthew Allen
Deliverance Before Discipleship
Grace Revealed in Christ
Nov 14 • Matthew Allen
Loved Before Returning: Hosea's Living Parable of God's Relentless Love
The story of redemption, acted out in a prophet’s home.
Nov 13 • Matthew Allen
Who Am I, O Lord? - The Covenant with David
God acts first, God promises first, God blesses first.
Nov 12 • Matthew Allen

Encouragement & Hope

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The Peace of Doing the Next Right Thing
How troubled hearts recover peace...
Dec 15 • Matthew Allen
Strength in the Dark
What David Found at Ziklag -- and What You Can Find Too
Dec 8 • Matthew Allen
Thankful for Family and Loved Ones
So today, thank God for the people who have shaped your life.
Nov 26 • Matthew Allen
Thankful for Spiritual Blessings
In Christ, God has already given us more than we could ever earn or deserve.
Nov 25 • Matthew Allen

Evangelism & Outreach

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Sharing Your Soul
The gospel advances not through comfort, but through conviction...
Nov 7 • Matthew Allen
Marks of a Growing Church
Lessons from the church in Antioch
Sep 23 • Matthew Allen
The Mission Field at Your Doorstep
What We Can Learn from Jesus Visiting Peter's House
Mar 26 • Matthew Allen
The Power of Leaven
Coping with the Reality of Growth and Loss within the Churches of Christ
Mar 25 • Matthew Allen

Family and Relationships

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The Quiet Poison of Envy
Opening the door to bitterness, division, and resentment
Dec 1 • Matthew Allen
The Quiet Sin That Tears Us Apart
Sin does not travel alone, and gossip often walks beside strife and jealousy.
Nov 17 • Matthew Allen
Choosing Peace Over Bitterness
Learning to follow Christ's way of peace
Sep 29 • Matthew Allen
A Tribute to Our Faithful Mothers
Happy Mothers Day to All!
May 10 • Matthew Allen
The Biblical Call to Manhood
Strength, Integrity, and Leadership
Mar 11 • Matthew Allen
Loving Others is Not Always Easy
Learning to Practice Love in All Situations
Feb 17 • Matthew Allen
Choosing Grace: How to Forgive When It Feels Impossible
Learning to Let Go of Hurt
Feb 14 • Matthew Allen
We Stand Together ... to Survive
The Action of Compassion and Empathy
Feb 11 • Matthew Allen

Modern Christian Life

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How Christians Can Push Back Against a Culture of Hate
We cannot control the tone of the culture. But we are responsible for the tone of our own lives.
Dec 19 • Matthew Allen
When Hatred Rules
Finding Faithfulness in a Bitter Age
Dec 16 • Matthew Allen
When Pressure Pushes You Toward God
Not all difficulty is bad
Dec 10 • Matthew Allen
Forgiveness Restores Your Freedom
The weight you’ve been carrying isn’t yours to bear anymore....
Oct 22 • Matthew Allen

Publishing Updates

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New Booklet Going to Print
Perfect for those who would like to know more about the churches of Christ
Jun 27 • Matthew Allen
Transform Your Faith with What God Requires: Learning to Do Life His Way (Part 1)
Finding a clear path to spiritual growth...
Mar 28 • Matthew Allen
How to Walk in Unity
Living out our identity in Christ
Feb 19 • Matthew Allen
New Workbook Out
Marks of a True Christian: A Study of Romans 12
Jun 8, 2024 • Matthew Allen

Sermons

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Seen by Heaven
God knows all about your faithfulness
Nov 25 • Matthew Allen
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When the Books Are Opened
Live with conviction about the present. Stop wasting time on what doesn’t matter.
Nov 5 • Matthew Allen
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Victory in Prayer
Finding peace that replaces anxiety, power that overcomes weakness, and victory that endures
Nov 5 • Matthew Allen
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Victory Over the Enemy
We do not fight for victory—we fight from it, because Christ has already won
Oct 9 • Matthew Allen
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