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Sowing & Reaping

Jeff Gordon

Galatians 6:7-18

The Bible presents two options that we may put our effort into: either the things of the flesh, which are perishable; or the things of the Spirit, which will produce an eternal harvest. To sow to the Spirit with perseverance, we must deeply hold an eternal perspective.

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Galatians 6:7-18Gal 6:7-18 Gal 6:7-18By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 08/18/2013The Bible presents two options that we may put our effort in...

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The Great Banquet

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 14:15-24

Jesus' parable about the Great Banquet sheds light into God's invitation for forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Jesus uses the parable as a warning to those who think they're in the Kingdom of God when they are not. Being admitted into God's kingdom is based on an active response to his invitation through Jesus. The parable also looks ahead to heaven, which will include a diverse population of people who have placed their faith in Christ as a result of other Christian's sharing the message of the cross with them.

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Luke 14:15-24Luke 14:15-24 Luke 14:15-24By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/11/2013Jesus' parable about the Great Banquet sheds light in...

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True Greatness

Scott Risley

John 12:12-43

Jesus comes to Jerusalem and predicts his death. He was not the king people expected. Despite observing the miraculous signs Jesus performed throughout his ministry, many didn't believe and some were too afraid to admit they did believe. Jesus suffered and died so humanity could have life. His followers are to imitate his example to be truly great.

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John 12:12-43John 12:12-43 John 12:12-43By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 08/08/2013Jesus comes to Jerusalem and predicts his death. He was ...

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Hope and the End of Human History (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 5:1-8

According to the Bible, Christ will return to bring with him both the blessings of salvation and accountability for human sin. The signs that will precede this include a receding spiritual climate, a man of lawlessness opposed to Christ, and an increase in war. Living with this end in mind means maintaining an active and informed faith, pursuing love that stands out from our culture, and holding on to hope for this future transformation.

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1 Thessalonians 5:1-81 Thess 5:1-8 1Th 5:1-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 08/04/2013According to the Bible, Christ will return to bring wi...

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Hope and the End of History (Part 1)

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Many wonder what happens after death, where the future is heading, or when history might end. For a believer, hope for the future is rooted in the past reality of Christ's resurrection. All Christians have the promise that they will be caught up with Christ and live a transformed life with him forever. Those of us who have this hope should allow it to shape our priorities and guard our hearts, even as we encourage others.

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1 Thessalonians 4:13-181 Thess 4:13-18 1Th 4:13-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 07/28/2013Many wonder what happens after death, where the ...

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Life After Death

Scott Risley

1 Thessalonians 4:13

John illustrates Jesus as the resurrection and the life through Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. This confirms Christ's claim of being the Son of God, anticipates the greater resurrection and guarantees our resurrection so we can face death with hope. Through this account, we learn God feels anger and sorrow about death. Those who know God can grieve death with hope.

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John 11:1-53, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-13John 11:1-53,1 Thess 4:13-13 John 11:1-53, 1Th 4:13-13By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 07/25/2013John ...

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Death: The Final Foe

Dennis McCallum

John 11:1-53

Jesus visits Lazarus of Bethany, who is very ill and then dies, causing Jesus sorrow. However, Jesus says that God will be glorified through this instance and raises Lazarus from the dead. Jesus calls himself the resurrection and life, saying that those who believe in him shall live even when they die, alluding to his work on the cross that would defeat death itself and allow for eternal life for those who put their faith in Jesus. Death was never the intention for people, but because of the fall of humanity, death is the final foe Jesus wished to defeat at the cross. We as humans have intrinsic value, high levels of consciousness and a real existence of a soul, reflecting that we were never made to simply die and cease to exist. This teaching includes interviews of people asking them about their thoughts on the afterlife.

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John 11:1-53John 11:1-53 John 11:1-53By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 07/15/2013Jesus visits Lazarus of Bethany, who is very ill and the...

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The Light of the World

Scott Risley

John 8:12-59

Jesus warns his critics and the crowd that he is the light of the world. He is our greatest need. Without Jesus, we will walk in the darkness which is a life of confusion rather a life of freedom from sin and a life headed to eternity.

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John 8:12-59John 8:12-59 John 8:12-59By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/03/2013Jesus warns his critics and the crowd that he is the light ...

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Where Is Your Hope?

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

According to the Bible, Satan has a role in hindering our unity and therefore our witness to the watching world. The triumph of God's grace is the basis for which we have hope for all things, including good relationships. The prize of the Christian life is not personal glory, but the joy of ministering to others.

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1 Thessalonians 2:17-201 Thess 2:17-20 1Th 2:17-20By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 06/02/2013According to the Bible, Satan has a role in hind...

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