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Four Insights Into the Gospel

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 1:1-8

Paul thanks God for the faith of the Colossians, namely that they had received the Gospel (the message that Jesus is the Messiah and through His death we can be forgiven by God). He also rejoices that this Gospel had begun to change their lives by imparting peace with God, hope for eternal life and the ability to love others. The Gospel spreads through people who have been changed by it, so if that describes you, go tell others this great message!

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Colossians 1:1-8Col 1:1-8 Col 1:1-8By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 02/16/2014Paul thanks God for the faith of the Colossians, namely th...

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Introduction: Good News!

Jim Leffel

Colossians 1:1-8

Paul in his letter to the Colossians focuses on the person of Christ, the work of Christ, and life in Christ. He begins by describing how the good news has to do with grace, transforms people, spreads naturally, and should be urgently considered. Jared Harrop shared his testimony about the way that the good news changed his life after he was led to Christ by the Fulford family.

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Colossians 1:1-8Col 1:1-8 Col 1:1-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/09/2014Paul in his letter to the Colossians focuses on the person of C...

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God's Eternal Kingdom (Part 3)

Gary DeLashmutt

Genesis 3:17-19

The interior of the New Jerusalem contains a garden which symbolizes its restorative power. In the Garden of Eden, man first experienced theological, psychological, and ecological separation. This restoration with God, ourselves, and nature is provided only through Jesus' sacrificial death. Those who have received this gift should then tell others.

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Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 3:7-8, Genesis 3:17-19Rev 22:1-5,Gen 3:7-8,Gen 3:17-19 Rev 22:1-5, Gen 3:7-8, Gen 3:17-19By Gary DeLashmutt Te...

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Heaven

Jenny Hale

Revelation 22

Building off of John's description of the New Jerusalem, this passage describes the incredible future that awaits Christians in Heaven. Among the qualities listed are no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain; no more evil; and God's presence forever! This knowledge of eternity should affect Christians by encouraging them to want to see more people there with them. It also allows Christians to know that their suffering is temporary.

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Prejudice in God's People?

Ryan Lowery

Acts 9:31-10:48

Though the early church saw growth among the Jews, for years they had ignored Christ's instructions to preach to the Gentiles. God helps Peter to overcome his deep cultural prejudices against Gentiles and lead a Roman Centurion named Cornelius to faith. Four principles are seen in this passage: 1) God goes to amazing lengths to reach all people; 2) all people have prejudices that can be very powerful; 3) God's love and forgiveness is for everyone; and 4) even God's people are imperfect and can be slow to change.

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Acts 9:31-10:48Acts 9:31-10:48 Acts 9:31-10:48By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 01/05/2014Though the early church saw growth among the Jews, ...

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Real Community

Ryan Lowery

Acts 6:1-7

In the early church, Hellenistic Jews and Hebraic Jews were culturally at odds in the diverse city of Jerusalem. They overcame cultural prejudice in four ways: 1) The leaders acknowledge the problem publically; 2) they delegated authority to a trustworthy group; 3) they didn't overreact; and 4) both sides trusted in the leadership of the church. In order to fight division, we must understand the basis for our unity in Christ, be on the lookout for division, and be a community of the Word that also serves each other.

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Acts 6:1-7Acts 6:1-7 Acts 6:1-7By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 11/17/2013In the early church, Hellenistic Jews and Hebraic Jews were cultur...

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Persecution

Ryan Lowery

Acts 3:1-4:23

Persecution is a tactic used by God's enemies to halt authentic Christian movements. When Peter and John are faced with persecution, they choose to proclaim the good news about Jesus. Fear of rejection and idolizing comfort can hold us back from speaking, but like Peter we can choose to trust God and proclaim the gospel. For a variety of reasons, persecuted Christians often are more effective at sharing the gospel.

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Acts 3:1-4:23Acts 3:1-4:23 Acts 3:1-4:23By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 11/03/2013Persecution is a tactic used by God's enemies to halt aut...

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Contours of a Counter-Cultural Christianity

Jim Leffel

Matthew 5:13-16

What does it mean to be salt of the earth and lights of the world? We take a look in detail as to how these are both righteous ways of standing out against our current culture. Do we live as salt and lights or do we hide away and try to dull how we look to the witnessing world?

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Matthew 5:13-16Matt 5:13-16 Matt 5:13-16By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 11/03/2013What does it mean to be salt of the earth and lights of th...

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The War Behind the War

Mike Sullivan

Revelation 12:1-17

In the book of Revelation, there is a massive war described. Really, this was is a culmination of the spiritual war that exists right now between Satan's lies and God's truth. Our role in this is to embrace the fact that there is a spiritual war and to learn how to respond to Satan's schemes as he seeks to accuse, deceive, and devour.

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Revelation 12:1-17Rev 12:1-17 Rev 12:1-17By Mike Sullivan Teaching Date: 10/13/2013In the book of Revelation, there is a massive war desc...

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