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Dinner With the Pharisees

Scott Risley
Luke 14:1-35

Jesus uses a banquet with some Pharisees to illustrate the Pharisees' pride compared to Biblical humility. Prideful people exalt themselves, are competitive, don't have time for God, invest in others for selfish reasons, and ultimately reject God and His leadership in their lives. People with true humility can admit when they are wrong, try to raise others up, turn to God, and count the cost of discipleship. Christ is the ultimate example of humility. God is preparing a banquet in heaven and His invitation extends to all people.

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Luke 14:1-35Luke 14:1-35 Luke 14:1-35By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 04/18/2016Jesus uses a banquet with some Pharisees to illustrate the ...

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How to be Rich and Successful

Dennis McCallum
1 Corinthians 13:7-17

Jesus calls believers to fight against worry and being consumed the material cares of the world. Instead, Jesus calls believers to lean on Him as Lord and provider, as we reprioritize our values and goals to reflect His. God not only offers eternal life through Jesus Christ; He also will reward believers who invest in His plans.

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Luke 12:47-59, 1 Corinthians 13:7-17Luke 12:47-59,1 Cor 13:7-17 Luke 12:47-59, 1Cor 13:7-17By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 04/07/2016Je...

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How Greed Makes You Stupid

Scott Risley
Luke 12:13-34

Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool to warn about the problem of greed. When the rich man's crop yielded an abundant harvest, he planned to tear down his barns, build bigger ones to store his abundance of grain, and then take life easy. God tells the man he will die that very night. Jesus explains how life and relationships are more important than money and we should live our lives as stewards, not owners. Jesus says to be generous to God first because it turns our hearts to God and we will store up treasures in heaven.

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Luke 12:13-34Luke 12:13-34 Luke 12:13-34By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 03/24/2016Jesus tells the parable of the rich fool to warn about t...

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What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

Conrad Hilario
Luke 10:25-37

Jesus teaches through the parable of the Good Samaritan that to inherit eternal life we must ?love our neighbor as ourselves' and ?pray for those who persecute us' [Matthew 5:44]. Thankfully God provided another way to inherit eternal life?by asking for Jesus' death on the cross to apply as payment for our sin.

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Luke 10:25-37Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:25-37By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 02/08/2016Jesus teaches through the parable of the Good Samarita...

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What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

Scott Risley
Luke 10:25-37

When a religious leader tested Jesus about the way to inherit eternal life, Jesus told him to love the Lord with all his heart, soul, strength and mind; and secondly, Jesus told the man to love his neighbor as he loves himself. To illustrate this, Jesus told the story of the ?Good Samaritan? who saved an enemy's life because he loved his enemy with God's love. And just like the Good Samaritan sacrificed for his enemy, Jesus died on the cross while we were still his enemies, to pay for our sins.

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Luke 10:25-37Luke 10:25-37 Luke 10:25-37By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 02/04/2016When a religious leader tested Jesus about the way to in...

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Peter's Calling and Commission

Conrad Hilario
Luke 5:1-11

Jesus calls Peter to follow him and become a ?fisher of men.? We should consider following Jesus like Peter because eternity exists, people's eternal lives depend on it, and it is exciting. Jesus banked his entire ministry on the twelve disciples, concentrating on the few while not neglecting the multitudes. He calls on us to follow his example and make discipleship our primary strategy to make an eternal impact.

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Luke 5:1-11Luke 5:1-11 Luke 5:1-11By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 09/28/2015Jesus calls Peter to follow him and become a ?fisher of men....

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Eternal Weight of Glory

Gary DeLashmutt
Hebrews 12:1-2

Christians are called to a life of endurance and perseverance. One biblical key to endurance is having an eternal perspective. The New Testament is full of references to Heaven and what it will be like, so there are many things we can know about Heaven and choose to focus on. It is important to cultivate this focus by looking for and meditating on passages in Scripture that talk about the topic of Heaven as well as emphasizing it in teachings and personal discipleship time.

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2 Corinthians 4:14-5:10, Colossians 3:2-4, Hebrews 12:1-22 Cor 4:14-5:10,Col 3:2-4,Heb 12:1-2 2Cor 4:14-5:10, Col 3:2-4, Heb 12:1-2By Gar...

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Three Perspectives on Eternity

Pat Reeder
John 13:1-37

Judas, Peter, and Jesus all show very different views on eternity, demonstrated in the conversation that takes place between them shortly before Jesus was to be betrayed. Judas held the perspective that this life is all there is, which both affected how he lived in this life and the next. Peter, zealous for Jesus, focused on the coming of the Messianic Kingdom and experienced spiritual breaking in this life, but reward and rest in the next. Finally, Jesus himself anticipated his future glory and thus lived his life in obedience to the Father, serving others sacrificially. As we examine our own perspectives on eternity, we should evaluate the lifestyle and results to which those views ultimately lead.

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John 13:1-37John 13:1-37 John 13:1-37By Pat Reeder Teaching Date: 07/16/2015Judas, Peter, and Jesus all show very different views on eter...

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Lost in Space? How Eternity Impacts Endurance in Ministry

Todd Stewart
2 Corinthians 4:1-5:15

We cannot and will not persevere in genuine Gospel ministry without being convinced that the resurrection is real. The reality of eternity is what motivates Christians to endure as spiritual ambassadors for Christ. Practical tips on how to develop a deeper conviction of the reality of eternity.

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2 Corinthians 4:1-5:152 Cor 4:1-5:15 2Cor 4:1-5:15By Todd Stewart Teaching Date: 07/16/2015We cannot and will not persevere in genuine Go...

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