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02/07/2010
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Prescription for Peace
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Don Breland
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Matthew 6:25-34
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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The pace of today's life confronts us with large doses of stress. Our worry over these stressful situations tends to rob us of the peace that could be ours. Christ, in this portion of the sermon on the mount, tells how to regain and sustain that peace.
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02/07/2010
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What does Jesus say about Worry?
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Joel Mathai
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Matthew 6:25-34
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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While examining Jesus' teaching on Worry from the Sermon on the Mount, we find three reasons why we as believers should not worry: 1. We should not worry because of who God is, his character and person. 2. We should not worry because of who we are, in Christ. 3. We should not worry because of the promises in God's Word.
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01/31/2010
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Is the Bible Reliable?
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Trey Corry
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2 Peter 1:16-21
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Tough_Questions
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Objections regarding whether the Bible was preserved accurately over time, originally recorded with historical accuracy, and scientifically plausible necessitate that we have an explanation that maintains our assurance in the inerrant and inspired Word of God. For the Bible lands us at the feet of Jesus for salvation, conviction, and preparation for every good deed.
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01/31/2010
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Is the Bible Reliable?
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Matt Morton
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Tough_Questions
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Is the Bible a trustworthy document or merely a human book? How do we know that we can trust it as the inerrant and infallible Word of God?
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01/31/2010
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Wage War Like Jesus
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Blake Jennings
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Matthew 4:1-11
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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We are at war, whether we realize it or not. The enemy we face is supernaturally powerful, skilled in the art of deception, and more aware of our weaknesses than we are. But we can stand successfully against Satan's attacks if we follow the example of Jesus.
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01/31/2010
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In His Steps
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Brian Fisher
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Matthew 3:13-17
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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Jesus Christ marked out a pattern for us to follow. In surrendering His will to the Father, He showed us what it can and should look like for a man or a woman to walk according to the direction of and in the power of the Holy Spirit.
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01/24/2010
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Does Absolute Truth Exist?
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Trey Corry
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Notes
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Series:
Tough_Questions
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While many hold that absolute truth claims create a religious exclusivity that is both dangerous and untrue, there is an absolute necessity for externally revealed truth due to the flawed and finite nature of man who neither can intuit truth within nor respond appropriately to truth seen in Creation. As a result, we have a responsibility to know His spoken word better and to proclaim it boldly.
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01/24/2010
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Does Absolute Truth Exist?
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Matt Morton
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Notes
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Series:
Tough_Questions
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The concept of absolute truth has fallen on hard times in our postmodern society. However, truth is inescapable and necessary if we are to have any concept of how we ought to live. The Scripture is very clear that truth exists in moral and religious matters, and that truth is found in Jesus Christ.
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01/24/2010
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The Gospel According to Jesus
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Blake Jennings
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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Jesus' words are life and truth, yet many of them are incredibly hard to understand! Why does He call a Gentile woman a 'dog' in Matthew 15? Why does He tell the rich young ruler that eternal life is gained by obeying the Law and selling all of one's possessions? Why does Jesus' gospel emphasize works rather than faith? We will never understand the teachings of Jesus unless we are willing to become diligent students of the Word of God; students who are capable of skillfully studying the words and context of Scripture.
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01/24/2010
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The Gospel According to Jesus
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Brian Fisher
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Matthew 4:23
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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Jesus' words are life and truth, yet many of them are incredibly hard to understand! Why does He call a Gentile woman a 'dog' in Matthew 15? Why does He tell the rich young ruler that eternal life is gained by obeying the Law and selling all of one's possessions? Why does Jesus' gospel emphasize works rather than faith? We will never understand the teachings of Jesus unless we are willing to become diligent students of the Word of God; students who are capable of skillfully studying the words and context of Scripture.
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01/17/2010
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Bread of Life
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Trey Corry
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John 6:48-66
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Notes
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Series:
College_Life
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With the beginning of a new semester, John 6 provides us a reminder of the fundamentals of the Spiritual Life. Specifically, we see that Jesus provides life (sustenance, satisfaction, and salvation) through his substitutionary death as the giver of life.
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01/17/2010
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Becoming God's Vessel
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Matt Morton
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2 Timothy 2:20-26
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
College_Life
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As followers of Christ we are called to be His vessels to share the Gospel with the world. The Scripture exhorts us to set ourselves apart to be holy vessels, completely devoted to His cause.
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01/17/2010
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Jesus Christ, Master Teacher
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Blake Jennings
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Hebrews 1:1-4
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Notes
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords, Almighty Creator, eternal Son, Messiah, God with us... This semester we have the privilege of sitting at the feet of Jesus, the greatest teacher of all time. From Him we will discover not only answers to our deepest theological questions, but also help for our most pressing daily needs. Jesus' words are perfectly true, absolutely authoritative, and as powerful today as they were 2000 years ago. They can give sight to the blind, strength to the weak, and hope to the broken-hearted. They can transform our lives... if we're willing to listen and obey. So join us this semester as we sit at Jesus' feet.
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01/17/2010
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Jesus Christ, Master Teacher
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Brian Fisher
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Matthew 7:24-29
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Master_Teacher
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Jesus, King of kings and Lord of lords, Almighty Creator, eternal Son, Messiah, God with us... This semester we have the privilege of sitting at the feet of Jesus, the greatest teacher of all time. From Him we will discover not only answers to our deepest theological questions, but also help for our most pressing daily needs. Jesus' words are perfectly true, absolutely authoritative, and as powerful today as they were 2000 years ago. They can give sight to the blind, strength to the weak, and hope to the broken-hearted. They can transform our lives... if we're willing to listen and obey. So join us this semester as we sit at Jesus' feet.
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01/10/2010
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On EARTH as it is in HEAVEN
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Chris Pletcher
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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1 John 4:9 says, 'God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him.' Throughout the New Testament, it is clear that Jesus was sent to give us access to a new and eternal kind of life that begins right now. This new and abundant life would be characterized by knowing God (Intimacy) and learning to live like Jesus (Imitation). But we will not passively experience this new life. This sermon will explore how we participate with God to 'take hold of the eternal life to which [we] have been called.' 1 Timothy 6:12.
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01/10/2010
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Lessons in Faith
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Buck Anderson
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Hebrews 11:1-6
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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Christians whose faith is great recognize Jesus Christ as the all-authoritative and all-sufficient Lord that He really is and depend on Him accordingly.
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01/03/2010
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Gifted to Serve
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Blake Jennings
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1 Corinthians 12
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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God has supernaturally gifted every believer and this gifting makes us each absolutely unique. Our unique gifting is absolutely essential to the health and growth of our church, and as each of us uses our unique gifting, we bring great glory to God. So let us make 2010 the year we each step up, discover, develop, and use our supernaturally powerful spiritual gifts to serve God's people for God's glory.
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12/27/2009
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Preoccupied with Jesus
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Brian Fisher
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John 12:1-8
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Notes
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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A life preoccupied with Jesus is a life of worship. This is the life whose central focus is Jesus, with all other matters are arranged around Him. Mary's life illustrates such a life for us, both the sacrifices required and the rich reward.
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12/20/2009
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Are You Ready for Christmas?
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Brad Evans
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John 1:1-18
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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The Apostle John (the 'beloved disciple') writes about his personal experience with Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. John summarizes his introduction to the Gospel with 'And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us...' (John 1:14)
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12/20/2009
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The Real Story of Christmas
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Joel Mathai
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Isaiah 9:6
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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The real story of Christmas is an amazing act of God involving a host of events, perfectly synchronized, exhibiting the sovereignty of God and the Grace of God.
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12/13/2009
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The Perfect Deliverer
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Jon Yeager
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Romans 3:23-25
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Joshua_Judges_Ruth
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Looking at the Book of Judges, we witness the failed attempts by the Judges to fully deliver Israel, which ultimately points us to need of Jesus Christ. Looking at Christ in light of the Judges, we can see how He has become our perfect deliverer.
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12/13/2009
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Waiting for a King
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Matt Morton
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Judges 21:25
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Joshua_Judges_Ruth
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Jesus Christ is the King for which the world has awaited since its beginning. The history of the Old Testament is of a people and a world awaiting a righteous and perfect King.
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12/13/2009
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Our Greatest Problem Solved
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Blake Jennings
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Galatians 5:16-23
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Galatians
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The greatest problem that believers face in life: we know what we ought to do, but we don't do it. We know what's right, what's good for us, what God expects of us as His children. Yet so often we fall short. In fact, if left to our own resources, we will always fall short because we are still sinners by nature; we are still powerless to overcome the sinful leading of our flesh. But thank God that He has not left us alone in this struggle! He's given us His Almighty Spirit who can overcome the desires of our flesh and produce righteous actions and attitudes in our lives. But we must choose to cooperate. We must walk in His power and presence through faith, obedience, and practice.
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12/13/2009
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The Work of Christ, Beginning to End: Conclusion to Series on Galatians
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Brian Fisher
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Galatians
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Galatians
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Galatians is not simply about the gift of Christ received through "justification" by faith. Galatians is not only, or even primarily, about doctrine. Galatians is about the church. The work of Christ was and is the solution for the twin problems of the flesh that the Galatians, and the church today, were wrestling with - legalism and license. Through His work we have been set free from the penalty of sin, and we have been set free from the power of sin through His indwelling Spirit, so that we are free to love one another and thereby reflect the very character of Christ.
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12/06/2009
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Crash and Burn!: The Life of Samson
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Trey Corry
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Judges 13-16
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Joshua_Judges_Ruth
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As the book of Judges ends and the nation of Israel's descent into depravity deepens, Samson's life demonstrates the extent to which sin can destroy the people of God. Specifically, Samson's life reveals that while sin's destruction doesn't discriminate based on potential or promise and isn't immediate, it does lead to unending torture. Samson will realize in the end that the only strength against sin is in his weakness.
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12/06/2009
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A Crisis of Character: The Life of Samson
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Matt Morton
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Judges 13-16
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Joshua_Judges_Ruth
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The life of Samson is a vivid illustration of the devastating consequences of ability without character.
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12/06/2009
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Free to Love
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Blake Jennings
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Galatians 5:1-15
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Galatians
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Believers face a choice between three competing ways-of-life. The first, legalism, seeks to earn favor with God through self-effort. The second, license, seeks to satisfy the desires and cravings of our fallen human nature. Yet as opposite as these two ways-of-life sound, both lead to pain and destruction in our lives and harm those around us. Fortunately, there is a better way, the way of love. As we serve the needs of others in love we build one another up and fulfill all that God intended in the Law.
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12/06/2009
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You Who Are Spiritual
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Brian Fisher
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Galatians 5:24-6:10
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Galatians
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There is a natural order in the universe that cannot be violated without consequence. This natural order covers not just the physical but also the spiritual. When we "sow" (feed, invest in, nurture, etc.) the flesh (our innate drive to live independently from God), life won't work right. However, when we "sow" to the Spirit (orient our lives around listening to and following God's Spirit), our lives will display the fruit of the Spirit, especially a love for one another that helps one another become and grow as "spiritual" people.
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11/29/2009
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Unity with a Purpose
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Matt Spinelli
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John 17:21-23
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
College_Life
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Christ desires that the unity His followers have with Himself and other believers testifies to the Gospel.
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11/29/2009
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Sons and Heirs
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Blake Jennings
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Galatians 3:26-4:7
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Galatians
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By faith, not by works, we are all equally sons of God and fellow-heirs with Jesus Christ of the infinite blessings of God. Far from just a theological truth, being a son and heir of God brings peace, hope, joy, purpose, and growth to our lives. In fact, absolutely everything we need in this life is already ours as sons and heirs of God. And to enjoy these rich blessings, all we need to do is simply spend time in the presence of our Heavenly Father, our perfect 'papa' ('Abba').
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11/29/2009
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Giving Thanks
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Kevin Barra
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Luke 17:11-19
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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Giving thanks is the natural response as we realize our need and recognize that God satisfies. Take a look at how we often overlook this simple truth.
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11/22/2009
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Wives, Respect Your Husbands
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Brad Evans
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Ephesians 5:33
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Family
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In Ephesians 5:33, husbands and wives are instructed to fulfill their biblical roles. This week, we will look at the wife's responsibility and high calling to love her husband by honoring and respecting his leadership.
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11/22/2009
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Keep In Step With The Spirit
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Brian Fisher
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Galatians 5:13-26
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Galatians
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11/15/2009
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International Stock
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Trey Corry
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Colossians 1:3-6, Philippians 1:3-6
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
College_Life
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In light of the fact that God has begun a great work amongst the nations and will surely finish it at the climax of human history as men and women from every ethnic people group surround the throne of God in worship, it seems only appropriate that we participate in this great venture. In fact, few ventures are such a worthy investment and come at such a strategic time in our lives!
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11/15/2009
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A Good Samaritan Approach to Missions
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Jamey Bryant
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Luke 10:25-37
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
College_Life
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The parable of the Good Samaritan is a challenge on a heart level to live beyond ourselves, to step out of our comfort zones, and to have compassion on those who don't know Him. Also, hear from representatives from our three missions partnership locations in North Africa, Greece, and East Asia about opportunities to be involved in God's mission.
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11/15/2009
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The Harvest
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KW
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
AdditionalSermons
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The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.
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11/08/2009
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Looking for Love?
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Trey Corry
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Ruth 3-4
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Joshua_Judges_Ruth
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In Ruth 3-4, we see that true love demonstrates loyalty and a sacrificial concern for others and those that demonstrate such love receive a lasting legacy!
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11/08/2009
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Finding True Success
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Matt Morton
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Judges 8:22-9:57
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Joshua_Judges_Ruth
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The final years of Gideon's life serve as a cautionary tale for those who would seek personal ambition apart from submission to God. When we submit our ambitions to His glory, He can use us in significant ways. When we seek personal gain instead, we can leave behind a trail of corruption and devastation.
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11/08/2009
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Freedom, Not Flesh
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Brian Fisher
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Galatians 5:13-26
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Galatians
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We are now free from the Law and the sin it elicits through Jesus Christ, our Emancipator. However, this is not a freedom to follow the lusts of the flesh, but a freedom to be and to become, to speak and to act, to feel and to fulfill all that God has created us for in Christ Jesus. This freedom can be summed up in a word - love.
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11/08/2009
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Husbands, Love Your Wives
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Brad Evans
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Ephesians 5:33
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Notes
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Slides
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Series:
Family
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In Ephesians 5:33, husbands and wives are instructed to fulfill their biblical roles. This week, we will look at the husband's responsibility and high calling to love (with the agape, divine form of love) his wife as Christ loves His Bride, the Church.
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