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Dealing With Negativity

Dennis McCallum

Romans 8:5-7

Christians are called to forbear with one another's faults and to cultivate a positive mindset. For most believers though, negativity is natural and accepted, \r\nbut this casual attitude blinds them to the truth that negativity is self-fulfilling and a serious sign of unbelief. In contrast, believers with positive mindsets focus on what is good and choose to be grateful in the midst of difficult circumstances, and this mindset provides relief from anxiety and self-absorption. A video testimony from Joe Botti is included.

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Philippians 4:4-8, Colossians 3:1-3, Romans 8:5-7Phil 4:4-8,Col 3:1-3,Rom 8:5-7 Phil 4:4-8, Col 3:1-3, Rom 8:5-7By Dennis McCallum Teachi...

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Spiritual Attitudes that Transform

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Paul explains key attitudes that reflect and foster God's sanctifying work in a Christians life. The five attitudes he mentions are: 1) rejoicing; 2) prayerfulness; 3) gratitude; 4) sensitivity to the Spirit; 5) forth telling-giving God's perspective. God is involved in this lie long process of transformation.\r\n

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-241 Thess 5:16-24 1Th 5:16-24By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/14/2007Paul explains key attitudes that reflect and fos...

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The New Worship & Gratitude

Gary DeLashmutt

Hebrews 13:15

God doesn't need our gratitude as validation for Himself, so why does it matter? Firstly, our level of gratitude reveals our spiritual health. Gratitude is a natural response to grace, so if we are understanding grace, we should be expressing gratitude. Gratitude is also a medicine that promotes spiritual health. This means we should be practicing gratitude actively. Several helpful ways to do this are to utilize spiritual songs, ask God to sensitize you to grumbling (and give others the green light to say something to you about it), keep a journal, reflect, thank others, and spend time with other grateful people.

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Hebrews 13:15-15Heb 13:15-15 Heb 13:15-15By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 12/03/2006God doesn't need our gratitude as validation for Him...

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Aspects of Godly Influence

Jim Leffel

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Paul writes to the church in Thessalonica to teach them aspects of Godly influence. He calls on them to imitate his life as he has imitated Jesus' life. He explains five ways to be influential: 1) lead by example; 2) be persuasive; 3) pray for others; 4) communicate gratitude; and 5) give concrete encouragement.

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1 Thessalonians 1:1-101 Thess 1:1-10 1Th 1:1-10By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/22/2006Paul writes to the church in Thessalonica to teach ...

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God Loves to Give

Lee Campbell

Exodus 5:21-22

God loves to give. There are many lies we believe about the way God gives, as the people of Moses and the people of Israel struggled with. However, we can expect to give in unexpected ways because He is good. Ultimately, God gives us the gift of eternal life through faith in Jesus. \r\n\r\nAt the end of the teaching, two women spoke about their experience of what God had done in their lives.\r\n

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Exodus 5:21-22Exod 5:21-22 Exo 5:21-22By Lee Campbell Teaching Date: 02/05/2006God loves to give. There are many lies we believe about th...

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Christian Euphoria

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 5

Within Christian community, we should enjoy fellowship through the Holy Spirit and refrain from drunkenness. We should also cultivate an attitude of thanksgiving, which allows us to appreciate God and what He's doing in our lives or the lives of others. Real living comes from Christ-centered relationships, seeing God move in people's lives, and refreshing times of fellowship.

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Justification By Faith

Jim Leffel

Romans 4:1-25

From the beginning, justification before God came through faith. Paul shows how Abraham's life exemplified how righteousness was granted to him because of his faith. When we understand God's unmerited favor and grace, we are confident and hopeful to see Him act. In addition, grace by faith allows for humility, gratitude, and motivates good works based on the faith we've received.

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Romans 4:1-25Rom 4:1-25 Rom 4:1-25By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/10/2004From the beginning, justification before God came through faith....

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Serving Love in the Body of Christ (Part 3)

Dennis McCallum

1 Thessalonians 5:11-24

After reviewing verses 11-15, we uncover more imperatives for a faith-centered community (verses 16-24). In a faith-centered community, believers learn to practice the following: 1) rejoice always; 2) pray continually; 3) exercise gratitude; 4) learn to discern prophetic messages from the Lord; and 5) continue to show God's grace.

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1 Thessalonians 5:11-241 Thess 5:11-24 1Th 5:11-24By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 08/05/2004After reviewing verses 11-15, we uncover mo...

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Gratitude and Spirituality

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to always rejoice and give thanks. Gratitude in the Christian life is both an indicator of spiritual health and a medicine that promotes spiritual growth, allowing us to experience peace, recognize God's love, and positively impact others. We can cultivate a grateful attitude by prioritizing thanksgiving in our prayer life and asking God to sensitize us to our internal complaining, amongst other things.

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1 Thessalonians 5:16-181 Thess 5:16-18 1Th 5:16-18By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 04/01/2001Paul exhorts the Thessalonians to always re...

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