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05/13/2012
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Righteous Citizens
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 13:1-7
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Romans
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Submit to your governing authorities. Submit to all of them because God, Himself, gave them their authority. However, while the command to submit is simple to understand, it can be so difficult to practice. What if we disagree with their decisions? What if they're not trustworthy or godly? And what, precisely, does submission look like in a democracy like ours?
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05/13/2012
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Righteous Citizens
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Brian Fisher
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Romans 13:1-7
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Notes
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Series:
Romans
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Submit to your governing authorities. Submit to all of them because God, Himself, gave them their authority. However, while the command to submit is simple to understand, it can be so difficult to practice. What if we disagree with their decisions? What if they're not trustworthy or godly? And what, precisely, does submission look like in a democracy like ours?
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05/06/2012
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Doing Summer Well
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Mark Luff
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College_Life
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This Summer as you have more time and more opportunities for walking with the Lord, Satan will try to distract, tempt, and harm you. By being diligent to spend time in God's word, amongst community, and sharing the gospel you will have a blessed summer upon which you can look fondly.
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05/06/2012
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Radical Love
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 12:14-21
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Romans
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Those who follow Christ will be persecuted. It's a promise. There will be a cost if you stand for Jesus in this hostile world. And when that mistreatment, ridicule, and abuse comes our way, we are to do the impossible: we are to respond in radical love. Rather than demand justice, we must sacrifice our rights to serve and care for those who hate us and frustrate us. We must ask God to love them supernaturally through us. And as we do so, we overcome evil with good.
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05/06/2012
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Righteousness Under Pressure
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Matt Morton
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Romans 12:14-21
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Notes
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Romans
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How do we live out our salvation in the midst of a world where people are often hostile toward the Gospel? Paul provides us with some sound principles for navigating the Christian life well, even in challenging times.
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04/29/2012
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The Wisdom of God
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Titus Bagby
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1 Corinthians 1:18-31
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College_Life
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In this passage we will see that true wisdom comes from God, the world does not perceive God rightly through its own wisdom and lastly that Godly wisdom leads us to boast in Jesus Christ.
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04/29/2012
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Transformed by the Gospel
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Matt Morton
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Philippians
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Philippians
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In the book of Philippians, Paul teaches us how the Gospel has the potential to transform our lives and provide us with enduring joy and impact.
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04/29/2012
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An Offering to God
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Brian Fisher
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Romans 12:1-8
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Romans
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Because of the overwhelming grace and mercy of God granted to us through the faithful work of Jesus Christ (Romans 1-11), the only reasonable response is to offer God all that we have and all that we are as an act of worship (Romans 12:1-2). In order for us to worship well through our service to others, God has placed gifts within His children through His Spirit (Romans 12:3-8), making each of us unique and each of us necessary.
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04/22/2012
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Money on Mission - Part 2
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Trey Corry
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Philippians 4:10-23
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Philippians
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We will only give cheerfully and sacrificially when we experience contentment in God's present provision, confidence in His future provision, and conviction in His eternal provision.
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04/22/2012
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Contentment and Generosity
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Matt Morton
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Philippians 4:10-20
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Philippians
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When we are content we are free to be generous. Paul tells the Philippians that contentment comes through the power Christ provides and allows us to give to work of the Gospel so that we can have an eternal impact.
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04/22/2012
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True Love
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 12:9-13, 13:8-10
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Romans
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True love is what brings us together today. Not a love based on emotions or feelings, but a love for one another based on devotion and sacrifice. True love is the love of God: unconditional, selfless, and costly. In gratitude for His outrageous love towards us, we are called to sacrificially love one another. And Paul tells us how in this convicting and empowering passage.
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04/15/2012
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Money on Mission - Part 1
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Trey Corry
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Philippians 4:10-23
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Notes
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Philippians
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How we view and handle our money and possessions reflects significantly on our worship of God. Specifically, our money acts an asset in worship, reveals of our choice in what we worship, and also shows our appreciation even for those who lead us in worship. Even more, our money reflects significantly on our partnership world-wide with other churches to see the gospel proclaimed throughout the world so that worship is established where it currently does not exist.
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04/15/2012
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How to Be Joyful
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Matt Morton
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Philippians 4:4-9
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Philippians
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As an antidote to the stress and worry that often pervades our lives as Christians, Paul commands us to rejoice in the Lord. Our joy doesn't come from our circumstances, but from a deep and abiding assurance of God's promises and God's presence.
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04/15/2012
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Never Beyond Hope
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 11
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Romans
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After centuries of rebellion against God culminating in the crucifixion of His Son and persecution of His people, can there really be any hope left for the Jewish people? Can God fulfill His promises to them as His chosen people? Paul's answer is an emphatic, 'Yes!' God is right now demonstrating His faithfulness to the Jews by saving some of them and by using all of them to bless the rest of the world. And in the future, God will draw all of Israel back to Himself and finally fulfill all of His covenant promises. So Israel is not beyond hope, and if they're not beyond hope after millennia of disobedience, then neither are we!
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04/15/2012
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The Rest of the Story
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Brian Fisher
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Romans 11
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Romans
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If the history of the Jewish people in their relationship with God is one of consistent, stubborn rebellion (Romans 10:21), is there any hope for the Jews? Can any of them be saved? Can God fulfill His promises to them as His chosen people? Paul's answer is an emphatic, 'Yes!' God is right now demonstrating His faithfulness to the Jews by saving some (a 'remnant'), and He will demonstrate His faithfulness in the future by fulfilling His covenant promises ('all Israel will be saved').
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04/08/2012
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If...
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Blake Jennings
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1 Corinthians 15
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AdditionalSermons
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is indispensable. It is central to the Christian faith. Without resurrection, Jesus was a fraud, and we, His followers, are still dead in our sins. But we believe; we are convinced! Because Jesus was raised we have hope - hope that our debt has been removed, that we now have power to obey, and that we too will be raised with an incorruptible body like our Lord's.
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04/08/2012
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Resurrection
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Brian Fisher
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1 Corinthians 15
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AdditionalSermons
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The resurrection of Jesus Christ is indispensable. It is central to the Christian faith. Without resurrection, Jesus was a fraud, and we, His followers, are still dead in our sins. But we believe; we are convinced! Because Jesus was raised we have hope - hope that our debt has been removed, that we now have power to obey, and that we too will be raised with an incorruptible body like our Lord's.
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04/06/2012
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The Death We Earned
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Blake Jennings
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Hebrews 10:11-22
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AdditionalSermons
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Good Friday is 'good' for us only because it was agonizingly bad for Jesus. He suffered the ultimate price to pay the penalty for our sins. And He did so willingly. He was not surprised by His suffering. He had both known and chosen this painful fate long before, and He did so out of love for us.
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04/01/2012
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Why Can't We All Just Get Along?
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Trey Corry
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Philippians 4:1-9
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Notes
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Philippians
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The presence of conflict in relationships is inevitable and a universally shared experience. Yet, it can be a wonderful opportunity for a relationship to grow if the conflict is resolved properly by avoiding 3 primary pitfalls in any conflict.
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04/01/2012
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Clash of the Christians
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Matt Morton
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Philippians 4:1-3
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Philippians
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Conflict is an inevitable part of life, even for Christians. Paul provides us with some principles for resolving our conflicts in a way that honors God and preserves the unity of the church.
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04/01/2012
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No Excuse
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 9:30-10:21
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Romans
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Why are the vast majority of Israelites separated from God? According to Romans 9, because God did not choose most of them (election). According to Romans 10, because most of them did not choose God (free will). Paul proves that God's election does not invalidate our responsibility to believe by systematically dismantling the three most common excuses a Jew, or any person, might give for rejecting the gospel. When all is said and done, we have no excuse!
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04/01/2012
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No Excuses!
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Brian Fisher
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Romans 9:30-10:21
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Romans
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Why are the vast majority of Israelites separated from God? According to Romans 9, because God did not choose most of them (election). According to Romans 10, because most of them did not choose God (free will). Paul proves that God's election does not invalidate our responsibility to believe by systematically dismantling the three most common excuses a Jew, or any person, might give for rejecting the gospel. When all is said and done, we have no excuse!
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03/25/2012
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Marathon Spirituality
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Trey Corry
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Philippians 3:12-21
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Notes
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Philippians
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Our spiritual lives very much resemble a marathon as it is necessary to determine the right route to run, to receive proper training, and to maintain awareness of how much time we have remaining in our race.
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03/25/2012
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Eyes on the Prize
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Matt Morton
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Philippians 3:12-21
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Philippians
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Paul focused his life on one central goal: Knowing Jesus Christ. That pursuit enabled him to share the Gospel effectively and to look forward to an eternal reward. As Christians we are called to the same goal and we look forward to the same reward. Set aside every distraction and temptation and pursue Christ with your whole heart and mind.
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03/25/2012
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Sovereign Mercy
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 9:1-29
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Notes
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Romans
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If the Jews are God's chosen people, then why are there so few of them in the Church? Has God failed to keep His promises to Israel? And if He has failed to keep His promises to Israel, how can we non-Jews trust that He will keep His promises to us--namely, 'nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord'?! Paul argues in Romans 9 that God has always been true to His promises and His character, abounding in sovereign mercy to the undeserving. God demonstrates His faithfulness by acting through individuals and among the nations to make His saving power known throughout the earth.
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03/25/2012
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Promise-Keeper
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Brian Fisher
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Romans 9:1-29
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Notes
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Series:
Romans
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If the Jews are God's chosen people, then why are there so few of them in the Church? Has God failed to keep His promises to Israel? And if He has failed to keep His promises to Israel, how can we non-Jews trust that He will keep His promises to us--namely, 'nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord'?! Paul argues in Romans 9 that God has always been true to His promises and His character, abounding in mercy to the undeserving. God demonstrates His faithfulness by acting through individuals and among the nations to make His saving power known throughout the earth.
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03/18/2012
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Where is My honor? And where is My fear?
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Derek Sutt
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Malachi 1:6-14
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College_Life
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The priest's of Malachi's day had grown too comfortable in their roles and so their attitude towards God blinded them towards certain realities of His character and His words causing their actions to blindly follow. We often do this in prayer as we're either overly comfortable because we have prayed often or we simply never approach Him in prayer because we think it is something meant for emergencies. God paints a picture in Malachi that the priests need to stop and remember who He is, so that they will respond correctly to Him - the same is true for us.
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03/18/2012
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Maximum Security - Part 2
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 8:31-39
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Notes
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Romans
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Can you lose your salvation? What if you do something really bad - like 'go to jail for the rest of your life' bad - would that cost you your salvation? What if you decide you no longer believe in the God of the Bible - you turn to another religion or no religion at all - would that cost you your salvation? Paul provides the definitive answer in this triumphant conclusion to Romans 8.
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03/18/2012
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Pure: Living in Culture
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Kevin Barra
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Daniel 1
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AdditionalSermons
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A Christian will always struggle to know how to interact in the world he or she lives. How do I work at my job in a way that honors God? How do I make a difference for the cause of Christ in the culture that I live? How do we engage the world in a way that is culturally relevant and still uphold the teaching of Christ? Whether you're a new believer or a seasoned follower, we all have something to learn from the life of Daniel. He was truly a man who lived in a way that caused the heads of culture to turn and ask, 'who is the God of Israel.' Join us as we look at the first chapter of Daniel.
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03/11/2012
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Who Does Jesus Claim to Be?
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Brad Evans
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John
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If you were asked to describe yourself, what would you say? The way you finish the following sentence says a lot about what you believe about who you are. 'I am...' In John's Gospel, Jesus Christ gives us seven 'I am' statements about Himself. It is clear by these metaphors that Jesus wants us to know and believe that He is '...the Christ, the Son of God; and that by believing you may have life in His name.' (John 20:31)
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03/11/2012
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The First Command: Genesis 2:16-17
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Buck Anderson
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Genesis 2:16-17
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God's first command to mankind is actually found in Genesis 2, not Genesis 1. A closer look at this command shows a beautiful structure of lavish provision, small prohibition and strong penalty - a pattern of God seen throughout the rest of Scripture. However, in Genesis 3:2-3, Eve's recitation of this first command reveals our tendency to reduce God's provision, increase His prohibition and weaken His penalties.
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03/04/2012
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True Spirituality
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Trey Corry
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Philippians 3:1-11
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Notes
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Philippians
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Paul attacks the supporters of counterfeit spirituality who emphasize external symbols of religiosity over the substance of true spirituality. Only true spirituality produces real joy and evidences a distrust of the flesh and a passionate pursuit of Jesus Christ.
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03/04/2012
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God's 'In Crowd'
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Matt Morton
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Philippians 3:1-11
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Notes
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Philippians
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Our background, pedigree, and works do not earn us favor with God. God declares us righteous on the basis of what Jesus accomplished through His death and resurrection. As Christians, we can trust that God accepts us on that basis and then serve Him in response rather than constantly seeking to earn God's approval through what we do.
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03/04/2012
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Maximum Security - Part 1
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Blake Jennings
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Romans 8:28-30
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Romans
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God designed us to crave security. We cannot live healthy, whole lives if we are constantly consumed by fear and anxiety. And while this world can offer us no lasting security, God's promises can. In these three verses, God makes two stunning promises that believers can absolutely bank on. He will use everything without exception for our ultimate good, and He will finish what He has started in us.
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03/04/2012
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Inseparably Secure
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Brian Fisher
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Romans 8:26-39
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Romans
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Security is a basic human need. Without it, men and women live hesitant, unassured, fearful lives. In this world full of dangers and threats, the only true security to be found is from God...and once we are in Him through the work of Christ, we are forever secure.
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02/26/2012
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The Power of Presence in the Age of Social Media
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Trey Corry
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Philippians 2:19-30
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Philippians
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As Paul desires to send Timothy, Epaphroditus, and even himself to visit the church in person, we are reminded of the power of presence within relationships especially in the age of social media. No matter where technology and social media will take us, there will never be a substitute for the power and impact that being in person brings as we communicate and relate to one another.
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02/26/2012
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Pictures of Faithfulness
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Kevin Barra
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Philippians 2:19-30
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Philippians
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We need a picture! We need to know what something looks like if we are going to make, copy it, or imitate it. In this section of Philippians, Paul holds up two men as pictures of faithfulness, men who have suffered well for the sake of the Gospel. Join us as we look at the lives of faithful followers so we can gain insight and inspiration to live our life of faith.
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02/26/2012
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Adopted by the King
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Matt Morton
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Romans 8:14-25
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Series:
Romans
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The Holy Spirit assures Christians that we are children of God and reminds of the blessings that await those who know Jesus Christ.
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02/26/2012
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The Spirit-led Life - Part 2
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Brian Fisher
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Romans 8:14-25
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Series:
Romans
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When we allow the Spirit to lead us, we experience life! This real, rich life includes victory over sin, a profound sense of security and intimacy in our relationship with God, and hope for sharing in future glory when God sets all things right.
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02/19/2012
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Putting Our Salvation in Motion
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Trey Corry
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Philippians 2:12-18
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Series:
Philippians
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Paul demonstrates that God is at work within us to enable us to live out our salvation in God-honoring obedience as we avoid a lack of humility & lack of purity.
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