Sunday Sermon: The Ministry of Christ 01—Luke 4:1-15—Preparation
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Sunday Sermon: The Gospel Starts A War Within—Galatians 5:16-18
Read moreArchival Post: Hosea: A Living Parable
Hosea: A Living Parable
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God asked Hosea to do something hard. As a prophet, Hosea would serve as a living parable for a rebellious Israel. God told him to marry a woman who would be unfaithful. She would betray him in the most debased ways, choosing a life of prostitution over life with Hosea.
Read moreArchival Post: How Not To Handle Temptation
How Not To Handle Temptation
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Temptation is all around us. Daily, we are bombarded with the pull of fleshly passions. Because of temptation, we must feed the Spirit.
Read moreArchival Post: You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
You Cannot Enjoy The Kingdom Without God’s Help
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It is important to note that Jesus had (and has) wealthy followers -- people like Joseph of Arimathea and some of the women on his core team. And once the church started, there were many wealthy believers. Philemon, for example, had an estate so large the Colossian church was able to meet on his property.
Read more04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies
04 Jesus Famous Men Receive Christ's Design For Their Bodies
Read moreJesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces (Mark 1:21-28)
Jesus Has Authority Over All Invisible Forces
(Mark 1:21-28)
Every person has guides who help them navigate life. All of us have authoritative voices that help us decide how to live. What the disciples of Jesus would quickly begin learning is that Jesus should be our authoritative guide. (7 Minutes/1800 Words)
Read moreHis Mission: Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People (Mark 1:12-13)
His Mission: Jesus Is the Champion Who Delivers His People
(Mark 1:12-13)
Mark does not include robust detail about Jesus' time of temptation in the wilderness. Matthew and Luke record three direct temptations from Satan, along with Jesus' scriptural rebuttals to each. Instead, Mark gives an overview of the events. He isn't as interested in the dialogue, but the action itself. (4 Minutes/950 Words)
Read moreArchival Post: Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 1
Living In Between the Promise and Fulfillment, Part 1
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Abram had stepped up to serve as a blessing in Lot's life. God had told him his name would be great, and that he'd be a blessing. And, after Abram rescued Lot from invading kings, Lot would agree.
Read moreNehemiah 6:1-7:4—God Renews His People By Helping Them Endure
[Sermon Notes] Nehemiah 6:1-7:4—God Renews His People By Helping Them Endure
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