World Religions

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2 Aug 2011
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Islam – Religion of Submission By Beverly Joseph Islam is estimated to be the world’s fastest growing religion with adherents of approximately 20 percent of the world’s population.  That being the case, should Christians simply sit back and watch as Islam rises without concern for the gospel, or should we engage our Muslim friends, neighbors, co-workers and acquaintances for the sake of the gospel?  Choosing the latter requires preparation as the likelihood is that you will encounter inquisition and antagonism as well as, perhaps, honest curiosity.  Understanding the fundamentals of Christianity and Islam are a minimum necessity.  Being able to […]

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Pirates, Dinosaurs, Cowboys, and Bears, Oh My

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1 Jun 2011
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How in the world could a Panda Bear change lives for an eternity? Pretty much in the same way pirates, dinosaurs, cowboys and astronauts did -– and it all begins in the God-given imagination of Life volunteers with a heart for children and fun at First Baptist Church Pompano’s Vacation Bible School! Over the years, FBC Pompano has engaged children through imaginative VBS themes as a back drop in sharing God’s love, the gospel of Jesus and for the spiritual growth of more than 600 children and adults. FBC Pompano’s passionate staff and volunteers showcase their mission to reach kids […]

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Pastor In Profile

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12 May 2011
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“Potential Church exciting is that it’s a place of authenticity where we don’t just accept or tolerate but we truly embrace diversity. We embrace people from different ethnic backgrounds, different cultures, but also more importantly, different spiritual places.”

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YouVersion

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2 Mar 2011
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You’re standing in line at your favorite coffee shop and the conversation with the person in front of you turns to an interesting life topic. You want to provide some wisdom from the Bible but either it’s in the car or you’re hesitant to whip it out. Your mother-in-law is from Italy. Your Italian isn’t sufficient to accurately translate a bible verse you’d love to post to her Facebook page. It’s March and your goal of reading the Bible in a year has been in tatters since mid-January. Innovation for implementation YouVersion is a free Bible app for use on […]

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Pastor In-Profile – Ricardo Thompson

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I came to know the Lord back in 1982 after being raised Catholic while living in New York. My family and I moved to Florida 4 years earlier and we were not going to a church when a Christian Missionary Alliance Church, called West Broward Christian Allianc

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In Profile – Leon M. Roberts

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2 Feb 2011
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Name:  Leon M. Roberts Birthplace:  Jacksonville, FL Job title:  Senior Pastor How and when did you come to know the Lord? It was July 14, 1974 at church camp that I accepted Christ as my Lord and Savior.  I had an awareness of the Lord all of my life and had spent a week being taught by men of God.  I knew the Holy Spirit was drawing me and so on the night of July 14, 1974 the invitation hymn was “Trust and Obey” and I put one foot out in the aisle and then stepped back in.  Brother Thompson, […]

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Christmas in 3D: An experience you will never forget

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9 Dec 2010
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Church by the Glades (CBTG), recently named the 35th fastest growing church in America, has done it once again. Well known for their “wow factor”, CBTG is inviting over a hundred thousand people to witness the ultimate Christmas experience – 20 Christmas services in 3D. “Our December series will consist of three weeks of doctrinal teachings, each with three points. During our Christmas week services we will actually be giving out 3D glasses at all of our campuses and when visitors and members walk in , they will experience the ultimate worship experience in 3D,” shares Pastor Hughes, Lead Pastor […]

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Interview with: Bruce G. Roberts

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4 Aug 2010
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Biographical information:Birth Place: Brooklyn, NYYears in Florida: since 1964House of worship: St. Coleman’s Catholic Church, Pompano BeachMarried to: Scharlene since 1979, with 2 Children Occupation: A police officer since 1973, he served as the Chief of Police for Ft. Lauderdale from 2001 to 2008. Family/human interest:Q:     Where did you grow-up and what was it like?  A: My family moved down here in 1964 and my father retired from the Air Force -he was a colonel.  We moved to Ft. Lauderdale when I was 16, so I finished my last two years of high school at Cardinal Gibbons. Subsequent to […]

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