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When Faith Breaks Down: The Golden Calf

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 32:1-34:7

After being rescued from Egypt, the Israelites begin their new journey out of slavery, led by Moses. When Moses goes up to the mountain to meet with God and is gone longer than perhaps expected, the faith of the Israelites breaks down. In the trial of waiting on God, they gave up and decided to melt all of their plundered gold into a golden calf to worship instead. While we may think the Israelites are blind fools, our faith also can break down in a similar way. We are often called to wait on God at different points in our life and are tempted with other things that may want to take center stage above God and become an idol in our lives. Will we too make a golden calf when we don't hear an immediate answer from the Lord?

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Exodus 32:1-34:7Exod 32:1-34:7 Exo 32:1-34:7By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 09/24/2012After being rescued from Egypt, the Israelites be...

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Building A Healthy Prayer Life

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Paul gives instructions for prayer to the Thessalonian church. Prayer should be talking with God in an ongoing and personal way, with an emphasis on gratitude. Gratitude in prayer is a vital component in light of what's been done for Christians because of Jesus' death on the cross. Cultivating this habit can lead us to a more joyful life and relationship with God and others. As we practice thankfulness before God, we should consider looking at Biblical passages to help remind us of the promises God has made and make regular attempts to thank God for what He's done.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-181 Thess 5:16-18 1Th 5:16-18By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 09/16/2012Paul gives instructions for prayer to the T...

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Living in Light of Jesus' Return

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

In light of what Paul had previously written to the Thessalonian church concerning the Rapture and return of Jesus, he explains what this means for how Christians should live their lives. Jesus Christ's return is imminent, something that has been predicted throughout the Bible and is the basis for the hope of Christians. In light of Jesus coming back, Paul urges the Thessalonians to be sober and alert, and live consistently as if we're confident in Jesus' return. This would mean living for things that have eternal benefit, understanding the brokenness of the world around us, and living a life where we are transformed to look more like Christ.

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1 Thessalonians 5:1-111 Thess 5:1-11 1Th 5:1-11By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/19/2012In light of what Paul had previously written t...

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Testing

Scott Risley

John 7:37-39

As the Israelites journey into the desert, they complain about a lack of water and food. Despite their complaints, God provides for them. God often allows challenging circumstances to show us something about ourselves and to help us grow spiritually. When we complain about the circumstances we are really complaining about God. When we trust God, we experience his provision and healing.

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Exodus 15:22-17:7, 1 Corinthians 10:1-4, John 7:37-39Exod 15:22-17:7,1 Cor 10:1-4,John 7:37-39 Exo 15:22-17:7, 1Cor 10:1-4, John 7:37-39B...

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Faithfulness in Multiplication Ministry

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Faithfulness in multiplication ministry is accomplished through four means: 1) regular strengthening by God's Word; 2) peer friendships; 3) appreciating your ministry role as a privilege of God's grace; 4) build a biblically-informed focus on your eternal destination. These four things need prioritized or they will not happen. Multiplication is difficult work that takes a long time. Cultivating these will ensure faithfulness to God's call in our lives.\r\n

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Colossians 1:28-29, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2Col 1:28-29,1 Cor 4:1-2 Col 1:28-29, 1Cor 4:1-2By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/20/2012Faithfu...

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Obstacles to Missional Replication - What Holds Us Back?

Ed Stetzer

Psalms 47:2

In Paul's call to be ambassadors for Christ we find the mission of the church. In order to understand how we can live out the mission and multiply we need to understand the obstacles. There are four obstacles to keep in mind: 1) putting the world's values above God's; 2) recruiting people, rather than reconciling people; 3) not being on a kingdom mission; and 4) failing to appreciate the cross.

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2 Corinthians 5:14-21, Psalms 47:2-22 Cor 5:14-21,Ps 47:2-2 2Cor 5:14-21, Ps 47:2-2By Ed Stetzer Teaching Date: 07/19/2012In Paul's call ...

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Trapped!

Scott Risley

Exodus 12:37-15:21

God leads the Israelites out of Egypt and into an impossible situation. They are wedged up against the Red Sea as Pharaoh's army approaches. God's miraculous deliverance strengthens the faith of the Israelites and is held up as an example of God's power for thousands of years to come.

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Exodus 12:37-15:21Exod 12:37-15:21 Exo 12:37-15:21By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 07/16/2012God leads the Israelites out of Egypt and into...

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The Red Sea

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 13-15

After Pharaoh had released the nation of Israel from slavery in Egypt, God led Moses and the Israelites out into the wilderness where they would witness one of the most powerful demonstrations of His power. The Israelites began to panic when Pharaoh's army trapped them against the shore of the Red Sea, but God parted the sea so the Israelites could walk across unharmed on dry land. This event was clear and powerful evidence of God's faithfulness to His people which enlarged the faith of the Israelite nation for generations to come.

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Divine Inspiration of the New Testament

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 2:13

Paul encourages the Thessalonians that they accepted the gospel not as a human message, but as the divinely inspired Word of God that works within them. The Biblical definition of inspiration is that it is God-initiated, as He reveals the content and Himself to human messengers who communicate His truth and messages without error or fault. The writers of the New Testament attested that their message was from God and their apostleship was based on God uniquely equipping them to preach His Truth. The implication of divine inspiration is that God's Word is the ultimate authority and basis for how we should live our lives.

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1 Thessalonians 2:13-131 Thess 2:13-13 1Th 2:13-13By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 06/24/2012Paul encourages the Thessalonians that they...

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