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Old Testament Lessons for the New Testament Church

Jim Leffel

Exodus 11:1-12:51

The Bible claims divided loyalties have always been present in the human heart. Paul appeals to the Old Testament account of the Israelite's Exodus from Egypt to point the New Testament Church away from idols and back to Christ.

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1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Exodus 11:1-12:511 Cor 10:1-13,Exod 11:1-12:51 1Cor 10:1-13, Exo 11:1-12:51By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/10/2010...

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Grow or Groan

James Rochford

James 1:1-11

Troubles and suffering are an inevitable part of human existence. When faced with suffering we can either use it as an opportunity to grow and build character or become bitter. We are provided with sufficient knowledge to have faith that God has a plan for us and will grow us through Jesus' example on the cross and knowledge that he suffers with us and for us. James also warns of having divided loyalty between God and earthly riches because riches will eventually fade away.

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James 1:1-11Jas 1:1-11 Jas 1:1-11By James Rochford Teaching Date: 10/03/2010Troubles and suffering are an inevitable part of human existe...

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The Parable of the 3 Managers

Gary DeLashmutt

Matthew 25:14-30

Jesus tells a parable of a master who goes away on a long journey and gives three managers the responsibility of taking care of his assets before he returns. The first two managers invested the assets wisely, while the third didn't invest. When the manager comes back, he rewards the faithful investment of the first two managers and exposes the wicked and lazy attitude of the third servant and casts him away from his presence. Through this parable, three lessons are communicated: 1) God is the owner and we are all managers; 2) God gives us both freedom and responsibility in our management; and 3) the key to a favorable verdict is faith in God. As Christians, we should handle God's resources not only faithfully, but in light of His return.

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Matthew 25:14-30Matt 25:14-30 Matt 25:14-30By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 09/19/2010Jesus tells a parable of a master who goes away on...

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Jesus' Authority

Scott Risley

Matthew 8:1-17

Matthew's account of Jesus' first three miracles focused on outcasts. He healed a leper, a gentile servant girl and a woman, Peter's mother-in-law. These miracles authenticated him and His authority. They demonstrated his power is expressed in love.

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Matthew 8:1-17Matt 8:1-17 Matt 8:1-17By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 09/02/2010Matthew's account of Jesus' first three miracles focused on...

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Jesus Establishes His Authority

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 8:18-9:8

Through three separate eye-witness accounts, Jesus demonstrates his authority. He demonstrates his authority in four separate ways: 1)his power over prejudice; 2) his power over nature; 3) his power over Satan and the demons; and 4) his power over sin. In particular, Jesus gives special attention to his authority to forgive sins. Since Jesus was able to forgive the man's sins, he is also able to forgive ours as well. The way to get real forgiveness and restore a relationship with God is through Jesus Christ.

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Matthew 8:18-9:8Matt 8:18-9:8 Matt 8:18-9:8By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 08/30/2010Through three separate eye-witness accounts, Jesus...

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What About Miracles?

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 8:1-15

Jesus performs four miracles. He heals a man with leprosy, who would be seen as a total outcast at that time. He sees the faith of a gentile centurion and heals his slave servant and then goes on to heal a woman. All of these people were see as unimportant in society, but not to Jesus. Jesus miraculous power was used to authenticate his claims and demonstrated his love towards those who are deemed as unloved. Jesus wants to express his love to all people through his work on the cross.

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Matthew 8:1-15Matt 8:1-15 Matt 8:1-15By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 08/23/2010Jesus performs four miracles. He heals a man with lepros...

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The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 1:5-6

Jesus tells a parable of a mustard seed and the yeast. The parable describes a small growth that eventually becomes large and widespread, something that fits in with the small, yet widespread growth in Christianity over the years. Today, Christians have the immense privilege in participating in God's work that is spreading throughout the world as we: pray for the nations to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, give our financial resources to God's work, and even go ourselves to spread the message of the gospel. As Christians comprehend the love of Jesus, we can become more and more motivated to love those who do not know Jesus and to get engaged with God's global plan.

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Matthew 13:31-35, Colossians 1:5-6Matt 13:31-35,Col 1:5-6 Matt 13:31-35, Col 1:5-6By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/22/2010Jesus tells...

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The Two Ways

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 7:13-29

Jesus allows his audience to choose their path: through the narrow gate or the wide path. The narrow path is through asking for forgiveness through Jesus. The broad road is the religious lifestyle that Jesus has been combating through all of his teachings. A major reason for people choosing the broad road is because of listening to false teachers. The second focus of Jesus' teaching is in regards to distinguishing true and false prophets. True prophets have an authentic relationship with God, while false prophets claim to know God only by association, not in reality. Perhaps the biggest difference between true and false followers of Jesus are those who choose to hear his words and put them into practice.

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Matthew 7:13-29Matt 7:13-29 Matt 7:13-29By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 08/16/2010Jesus allows his audience to choose their path: throu...

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God or Money

Scott Risley

Matthew 6:19-34

Living in this modern era it is easy to believe that anxiety about money is normal, but God calls it a sin! Instead, store up treasures in heaven by investing in your own spiritual growth by focusing on following God who loves and cares for you. If your treasure is in God, your heart will follow. You can either live a life filled with anxiety or you can seek first God's Kingdom and enjoy Him for eternity.

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Matthew 6:19-34Matt 6:19-34 Matt 6:19-34By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 08/12/2010Living in this modern era it is easy to believe that anx...

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