Sunday Teaching-—Knowing God 05: God's Plans (Exodus 6)
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Sunday Sermon-—Knowing God 04: God's Son (Exodus 4:18-5:23)
Read moreKnowing God 01: His Presence (Exodus 1:1-2:10)
Sunday Sermon—Knowing God 01: His Presence (Exodus 1:1-2:10)
Read moreArchival Post: A Healthy Heart Before God – Results Of A Heart Free Of Condemnation (1 John 3:21-22)
A Healthy Heart Before God – Results Of A Heart Free Of Condemnation (1 John 3:21-22)
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Last week we spent some time thinking about how to deal with a condemned heart. And now John moves on to recount some of the results of a heart free of condemnation. Here, he assumes we've gone through the work of getting our hearts set on God. So, now, our heart does not condemn us (21).
Read moreGarden Marriage: The Gospel Restores It (Mark 10:6-9)
Garden Marriage: The Gospel Restores It
(Mark 10:6-9)
There, in the garden, we discover God's original intention. It is something beautiful that the gospel of Jesus Christ and the constant ministry of the Holy Spirit can continually restore in any marriage that submits itself to Christ. (5 Minutes/1200 Words)
Read moreJesus Rejects Self-Sufficiency While Looking for Dependence Upon God (Mark 9:25-29)
Jesus Rejects Self-Sufficiency While Looking for Dependence Upon God
(Mark 9:25-29)
Jesus loves to save. And sometimes he will save us by allowing things to get worse before they get better. In the time of worsening, you must still believe, even with imperfect faith, in his ability and desire to break through. (3 Minutes/700 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Steward God's Gift
Steward God's Gift
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According to Peter, everyone with a gift in the church has something to offer the others in the church. This is particularly impressive when you think of the original recipients of Peter's letter.
Read moreJesus Uses Imperfect Faith To Accomplish His Perfect Work (Mark 9:19-24)
Jesus Uses Imperfect Faith To Accomplish His Perfect Work
(Mark 9:19-24)
We live in a generation and during a time of high exposure to the world's problems. Like no generation before us, we carry little devices in our pockets that keep us up to date on the chaos around us. And we might get discouraged or overwhelmed by all we see. This is why it is good to notice how Jesus responded. He saw the big problems but also did the little things that would help this man and his son. At that moment, he did what he could. So should we. (4 Minutes/900 Words)
Read moreJesus Replaces Chaos With Flourishing (Mark 9:14-18)
Jesus Replaces Chaos With Flourishing
(Mark 9:14-18)
Our episode today provides a significant contrast with the glory of the mount of transfiguration. All the gospel writers are careful to record the stories together. They wanted us to note the differences between the two scenes. (5 Minutes/1300 Words)
Read moreTame the Tongue (James 3:5)
Tame the Tongue
(James 3:5)
"Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me" has got to be one of the biggest lies of all time. Words can do grave damage, and James knew it, so the Spirit worked his artistry through James by driving him to compare the power of the tongue to a small fire. (1 Minute/250 Words)
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