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The Testimony of John the Baptist

Scott Risley

Matthew 3:13-17

John the Baptist was sent by God with the special purpose of telling people about Jesus. John modeled for us what it looks like to be a good witness for Jesus by 1) meeting Jesus as his Messiah; 2) telling people about Jesus; 3) being humble instead of seeking his own glory; 4) getting to see God's power unleashed. God wants to empower us to be good witnesses for Jesus, too.

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John 1:6-51, Exodus 12:1-1, Matthew 3:13-17John 1:6-51,Exod 12:1-1,Matt 3:13-17 John 1:6-51, Exo 12:1-1, Matt 3:13-17By Scott Risley Teac...

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Good News Comes to Philippi

Jim Leffel

Acts 16:11-40

During Paul's second missionary journey, he makes a stop at the city of Philippi. During their time at Philippi, they encounter many different people that all come to faith in Jesus. The first is Lydia, a wealthy and single woman selling purple fabrics that is seeking God. The second is a possessed slave girl that is liberated through the good news of God's grace and freed from her bondage. Lastly, the Philppian jailer, while initially uninterested and unmerciful, is shown mercy and comes to know Jesus after coming to the end of his self. Each of these encounters in Philippi reflect the principle that God meets us where we're at and provides us with what we need to find him.

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Acts 16:11-40Acts 16:11-40 Acts 16:11-40By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/24/2013During Paul's second missionary journey, he makes a stop a...

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The Help of the Holy Spirit (Part 2)

Gary DeLashmutt

John 15:26-27

How often do we rely on the Holy Spirit to show us opportunities to share Christ with those around us? Even more so, how often are we praying to be able to share Christ effectively? Paul and the apostles knew the power of the Holy Spirit and knew to pray for what they needed - whether that was boldness, to preach clearly, or opportunities to share Christ. This same Spirit is available to all believers in Christ as a helper to us in this fallen world.

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John 16:7-11, John 15:26-27, Acts 4:29-29John 16:7-11,John 15:26-27,Acts 4:29-29 John 16:7-11, John 15:26-27, Acts 4:29-29By Gary DeLashm...

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First Mission to the Gentiles (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

Acts 14:8-18

Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle in Lystra and are mistaken for Greek gods. Paul responds by preaching the gospel, pointing to the evidence God has provided through His creation. Through God's creation we see that He is personal and we as humans bear His image. Through knowing God we can find true fulfillment and significance!

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Acts 14:8-18Acts 14:8-18 Acts 14:8-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/27/2013Paul and Barnabas perform a miracle in Lystra and are mistake...

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Crossing Paths on the Road of Life

Jim Leffel

Isaiah 53:7-11

Phillip is given a divine appointment on a desert road. He responds and finds an Ethiopian eunuch searching for truth in Isaiah 53. Phillip is able to explain the relevance and significance of this passage, and the eunuch comes to Christ! The Holy Spirit will lead us to divine appointment too, to the "crossroads of time and eternity". Will you walk down that road? \r\n\r\n

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Acts 8:25-31, Isaiah 53:7-11Acts 8:25-31,Isa 53:7-11 Acts 8:25-31, Isa 53:7-11By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 12/02/2012Phillip is given a d...

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Faith In Action

Ryan Lowery

Luke 9:10-17

In the feeding of the 5000 and the sending of the 12, Jesus demonstrates several principles about being a part of God's plan: 1) God supplies the power; 2) the mission is to spread the Word; 3) we are to meet people's needs; 4) we must depend on God for resources; and 5) being faithful is being successful. When carrying out His work, God wants to use us to meet the needs of others as He provides for us.

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Luke 9:1-6, Luke 9:10-17Luke 9:1-6,Luke 9:10-17 Luke 9:1-6, Luke 9:10-17By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 11/18/2012In the feeding of the 500...

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Marriage Evangelism

Scott Risley

1 Peter 3:1-9

In many different religions and cultures, women are not respected and have no rights. The Bible, however, has a high view of women. Peter is speaking to Christian wives who have non-Christian husbands. He explains how to live as Christians while loving and submitting to their husbands. Peter advises these women to a silent witness in order to win their husbands over by their behavior: respecting their husbands, avoiding casting suspicion, and not focusing on the world's view of beauty. Peter also calls on husbands to honor their wives by being faithful, gentle, and considering their needs.

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1 Peter 3:1-91 Pet 3:1-9 1Pet 3:1-9By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/15/2012In many different religions and cultures, women are not respe...

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Living Water

Gary DeLashmutt

John 4:1-41

Jesus initiates a conversation with a Samaritan woman drawing water out of a well and tells her about "living water". Living water is a synonym for salvation that comes from Jesus, it is abundantly available to whoever asks and is essential for spiritual life. The woman accepts Jesus and immediately shares the news with her village. Our greatest privilege is sharing this living water with others and the act of sharing is very important for a vibrant spiritual life.

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John 4:1-41John 4:1-41 John 4:1-41By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 10/28/2012Jesus initiates a conversation with a Samaritan woman drawi...

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Awesome Community (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

Acts 2:41-47

The description of the early Church in Acts 2 details the transforming effect of the Word of God, as the people prayed and praised God together they were unified by His Spirit. Rather than living autonomously, the people had unity in their shared purpose. Our purpose today is the same, to bring the message of human sin and God's free gift of forgiveness to the world! \r\n \r\n\r\n

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Acts 2:41-47Acts 2:41-47 Acts 2:41-47By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/07/2012The description of the early Church in Acts 2 details the tra...

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