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Getting Doctrine Right: And Missing the Heart of Christ
Soundness includes both what we believe, how we live, and how we treat each other.
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About Hymenaeus and Philetus
Jun 5, 2024 • Matthew Allen
Satan: The Divider of God's People
Aug 5, 2024 • Matthew Allen
The Biblical Call to Manhood
Mar 11 • Matthew Allen
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A Better Way
Jul 28 • Matthew Allen
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Forgiveness Restores Your Freedom
The weight you’ve been carrying isn’t yours to bear anymore....
Oct 22 • 
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Forgiveness Reflects God's Character
We forgive because it’s what our Father does.
Oct 21 • 
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When Forgiveness Feels Impossible
When we forgive, we imitate the heart of God.
Oct 20 • 
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By Faith Apart from Law
But never apart from obedience
Oct 17 • 
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Righteousness Displayed: The Justice of the Cross
When the Judge took the Judgment
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Redeemed by His Blood
Grace is free, but it is not cheap
Oct 15 • 
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From Fear to Faith
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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Humility Works: Handling Conflict in a Godly Way
A challenge for all of us
Oct 10 • 
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When Pride Gets in the Way of Conflict
How ego turns disagreement into division
Oct 9 • 
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Handling Conflict God's Way (Part 3)
Listening Before Speaking
Oct 8 • 
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Handing Conflict God's Way (Part 2)
Speaking the Truth in Love
Oct 7 • 
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Discipleship and Spiritual Growth

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A Seven-Step Offensive Plan to Defeat Sin
God's stragegy for spiritual victory
Oct 3 • 
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What Doesn't Work Against Sin
The false remedies we trust - and why they fail
Oct 2 • 
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How Sin Works in the Past, Present, and Future
Recognizing the ways sin sneaks into memory, imagination, and desire
Oct 1 • 
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The Battlefield Within
The heart is where Satan attacks—and where God gives strength
Sep 30 • 
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Doctrine

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Getting Doctrine Right: And Missing the Heart of Christ
Soundness includes both what we believe, how we live, and how we treat each other.
21 hrs ago • 
Matthew Allen
3
By Faith Apart from Law
But never apart from obedience
Oct 17 • 
Matthew Allen
3
3
Righteousness Displayed: The Justice of the Cross
When the Judge took the Judgment
Oct 16 • 
Matthew Allen
2
Redeemed by His Blood
Grace is free, but it is not cheap
Oct 15 • 
Matthew Allen
3

Encouragement & Hope

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God's Faithfulness in Uncertain Times
Mercy today, presence always, promises forever...
Sep 26 • 
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The Lord is My Shepherd
Finding peace in Jesus' daily care.
Sep 25 • 
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Hope That Lasts
Something bigger than our struggles and stronger than our fears.
Sep 19 • 
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Be a Barnabas
Choose to Build Up Others
Sep 18 • 
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Evangelism & Outreach

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Marks of a Growing Church
Lessons from the church in Antioch
Sep 23 • 
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The Mission Field at Your Doorstep
What We Can Learn from Jesus Visiting Peter's House
Mar 26 • 
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The Power of Leaven
Coping with the Reality of Growth and Loss within the Churches of Christ
Mar 25 • 
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You Have the Power
Embracing Your Mission
Jul 27, 2024 • 
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Family and Relationships

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Choosing Peace Over Bitterness
Learning to follow Christ's way of peace
Sep 29 • 
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A Tribute to Our Faithful Mothers
Happy Mothers Day to All!
May 10 • 
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The Biblical Call to Manhood
Strength, Integrity, and Leadership
Mar 11 • 
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Loving Others is Not Always Easy
Learning to Practice Love in All Situations
Feb 17 • 
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Choosing Grace: How to Forgive When It Feels Impossible
Learning to Let Go of Hurt
Feb 14 • 
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We Stand Together ... to Survive
The Action of Compassion and Empathy
Feb 11 • 
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A Tribute to Zack & Tamera
Celebrating the marriage of our son
Apr 6, 2024 • 
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Modern Christian Life

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Forgiveness Restores Your Freedom
The weight you’ve been carrying isn’t yours to bear anymore....
Oct 22 • 
Matthew Allen
Forgiveness Reflects God's Character
We forgive because it’s what our Father does.
Oct 21 • 
Matthew Allen
3
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When Forgiveness Feels Impossible
When we forgive, we imitate the heart of God.
Oct 20 • 
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Shine Your Light
How everyday faith becomes a testimony
Sep 24 • 
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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 • 
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Transform Your Faith with What God Requires: Learning to Do Life His Way (Part 1)
Finding a clear path to spiritual growth...
Mar 28 • 
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How to Walk in Unity
Living out our identity in Christ
Feb 19 • 
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New Workbook Out
Marks of a True Christian: A Study of Romans 12
Jun 8, 2024 • 
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Sermons

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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 • 
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The Return of Christ
Because Jesus died and rose again, those who belong to Him will be raised, the living will be transformed, and death itself will be defeated in victory.
Sep 22 • 
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Where Do We Go When We Die?
For the faithful, death is a doorway into the presence of Christ.
Sep 19 • 
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Facing Death with Faith
The question is not if you will die, but are you ready?
Sep 19 • 
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