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If I am a Father, Where Is My Honor?

Gary DeLashmutt
Malachi 1:6-14

God asks this question to Israel through the prophet Malachi, "If I am a Father, where is my honor?" Through this He is asking Israel where their hearts truly are in regards to their devotion to God, exposing that they are half-heartedly following Him. When we start to fall into this half-hearted devotion, serving God starts feels burdensome and we begin to try and cut corners. The key to regaining whole-hearted devotion is to see God's great mercy to us, which leads to our worship of Him!

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Malachi 1:6-14Mal 1:6-14 Mal 1:6-14By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/12/2009God asks this question to Israel through the prophet Malac...

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Do You Wish To Be Well?

Gary DeLashmutt
John 5:1-24

Jesus heals a paralyzed man after posing the question to him, "Do you wish to be well?". We may believe in Jesus and His ability to save, but we often disbelieve his ability to offer true healing in areas of our lives. Like the man who had to pick up his mat and begin to walk, we can step out in faith and believe in God's power to heal and transform!

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John 5:1-24John 5:1-24 John 5:1-24By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 06/28/2009Jesus heals a paralyzed man after posing the question to hi...

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The Gospel and the Nature of Faith

Jim Leffel
Mark 9:21-24

When Jesus calls a man to faith, he replies: "I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief." Doubt is a normal experience, and challenges to faith can often strengthen it. There are four categories in which faith can be challenged and strengthened in this way: 1) in rationality; 2) individual experience; 3) values and the will; and 4) cultural factors.

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Mark 9:21-24Mark 9:21-24 Mark 9:21-24By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 06/07/2009When Jesus calls a man to faith, he replies: "I do believe, b...

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The Book of Ruth: God's Redemption

Scott Risley
Ruth 1-4

Ruth was a Moabite widow with no children in the foreign land of Israel, but God redeemed and provided for her. God provided for her a husband in Boaz, an unconventional choice but one that worked because they passed four relationship tests: faith, suffering, character, and love.

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Jephthah: Bargaining with God

Scott Risley
Judges 10-11

Jepthath's interactions with both his enemies, the Ammonites, and with God, reflect a repeated flaw in thinking during the time of the Judges: religious bargaining. By operating out of a man-made system of relating to God, Jepthath misses the point of real devotion to Yahweh and pays the consequence by having to sacrifice his daughter after a foolish vow.

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Gideon

Scott Risley
Judges 6:1-32

God tasks Gideon to save Israel from the Midianites, Despite Gideon's doubts about his ability and worthiness, God commissions him into action and assures him of His power to use Gideon. God also provides an outline for Gideon to interact with Him amidst doubt: 1) gratitude; 2) public proclamation; 3) actions steps; and 4) personal encounter.

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Judges 6:1-32Judg 6:1-32 Judg 6:1-32By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 04/23/2009God tasks Gideon to save Israel from the Midianites, Despite...

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An Unlikely Savior

Scott Risley
Judges 4:1-24

Deborah emerges as the leader which God wishes to use to aid Israel against King Jabin and the Canaanites. Along the way, Barak is called to step up and take a risk for God, but is unwilling. God instead uses the willingness of Jael. Underlying this story is the concept of spiritual leadership and the risks that are involved with those who want to have a deep impact for God. God picks the most unlikely people to accomplish his purposes.

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Judges 4:1-24Judg 4:1-24 Judg 4:1-24By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 04/16/2009Deborah emerges as the leader which God wishes to use to aid...

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The Gospel of Jesus

Jim Leffel
Mark 6:1-6

Jesus was a scandalous figure who subverted the expectations of people, demonstrated his power, and refused to fit their mold. As people today encounter Jesus, their expectations present unique barriers to belief.

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Mark 6:1-6Mark 6:1-6 Mark 6:1-6By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/01/2009Jesus was a scandalous figure who subverted the expectations of peo...

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Power of the Gospel (Part 2): Defeating Sickness and Death

Jim Leffel
Mark 5:21-53

Mark records Jesus healing two different people: the famous synagogue leader named Jairus and a bleeding woman. While Jairus was famous, esteemed, and spoke to Jesus directly, the woman was anonymous, rejected, and sneaky. In their desperation, both had the same faith in the person of Jesus. Jairus and the woman both received more healing and grace than they were expecting.

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Mark 5:21-53Mark 5:21-53 Mark 5:21-53By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/22/2009Mark records Jesus healing two different people: the famous s...

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