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A Servant's Joy

Jim Leffel

Philippians 1:21-25

Cultivating joy begins with cultivating a heart of gratitude to God for his generous grace toward us. A thankful heart is a joyous heart. In Christian community, when we are servants to one another, we will experience peace with God, delight in the truth, love relationships, and progress in our areas of struggle. The life of joy for a servant of God comes through a calculated decision that to live is Christ and to die is gain.

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Philippians 1:21-25Phil 1:21-25 Phil 1:21-25By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/21/2021Cultivating joy begins with cultivating a heart of gra...

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Biblical Provisions for Handling Anxiety

Ben Foust

Philippians 4:4-9

The Bible acknowledges that anxiety is a part of the human experience. It also does not condemn all forms of anxiety. It is good to have concern or care for others. Pride and trying to control things that cannot be controlled drives much of our anxiety. The Bible does offer provisions for combatting the undesirable forms of anxiety. We cannot choose our circumstances or our feelings, but we can choose our attitude about them. We can humbly acknowledge God's sovereignty and prayerfully tell God about our fears, give thanks for his promises, and ask for what we need.

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Philippians 4:4-9Phil 4:4-9 Phil 4:4-9By Ben Foust Teaching Date: 02/28/2021The Bible acknowledges that anxiety is a part of the human ex...

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Dimensions of True Spirituality

Jim Leffel

Romans 12:1-8

What does it look like to live the Christian life in the framework of Christian community? Because of the crazy times we are living in today, we want to be deliberate in bridging the gap between where the lost and hurting people are and where there is real hope in Christ. Instead of being defeated by all the dismaying obstacles in our way, we can ask, "Where do I see opportunities to build up God's Church? Where can I share the gifts God has given me?" True spirituality recognizes what God has done and what it means to be His children.

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Romans 12:1-8Rom 12:1-8 Rom 12:1-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 10/25/2020What does it look like to live the Christian life in the framewo...

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Be Filled with the Spirit

Gary DeLashmutt

Ephesians 5:18-21

The most concise passage in the New Testament on how to be filled with God's Spirit. A helpful and practical look at what it means to: 1) speak God's truth to ourselves; 2) give thanks; and 3) be subject to one another. Habitual submission to the Holy Spirit's control results in progressive health.\r\n

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Ephesians 5:18-21Eph 5:18-21 Eph 5:18-21By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 03/01/2020The most concise passage in the New Testament on how ...

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Spiritual Growth under Trial

Dennis McCallum

James 1:1-8

Spiritual growth under trial takes a believer from the point of having begun a relationship with God to the level of a mature, strong follower who God can use in advancing His plan in the world. A believer who lives out James' teaching will be able to actively practice gratitude in the midst of trials, gradually become incredibly stable, be shaped by brokenness so God can use him more, and become wise.

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James 1:1-8Jas 1:1-8 Jas 1:1-8By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 12/16/2019Spiritual growth under trial takes a believer from the point of...

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Finding Peace: The Science of Happiness, Part 1

Scott Risley

James 1:1-8

Today we are seeing a dramatic increase in depression, anxiety, and self-harm. Recent studies have shown that many of the things we mistakenly believe will make us happier, such as wealth or achievement, often take time away from the things that actually do bring happiness--things like relationships and gratitude. These scientific findings confirm what was written in the bible millennia ago, and in the Bible we find a more complete path to happiness, a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

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Finding Peace: Proven Practices that Increase Happiness

James Rochford

James 1:1-8

Our culture today is experiencing an epidemic of loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Research shows that many of the things we believe will make us happy actually offer no long-term satisfaction. Scientific studies confirm the Biblical values that happiness is found in relationships, gratitude, and generosity. The Bible also teaches that we are unable to change ourselves at the fundamental heart level and that we need a relationship with Jesus Christ to transform us from the inside out.

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Finding Peace: Battling Intrusive Thoughts

Conrad Hilario

James 1:1-8

In a time when happiness is on the decline, studies have found that a large factor in happiness depends on our thoughts and actions. Research supports the ancient wisdom found in the Bible, that people are happier when they take charge of their thoughts and focus on the good, express gratitude, and have strong and real social connections.

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Praise the Lord

Chris Hearty

Psalms 103:1-22

In Psalm 103 the psalmist reflects on the futility of worshipping or putting our trust in anything except God, as anything else is fleeting and unreliable. In God the psalmist finds forgiveness and eternal life, as well as meaning as he puts his trust in God. When this dynamic is in our lives we will enjoy our relationship with God and appreciate His great gifts more.

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Psalms 103:1-22Ps 103:1-22 Ps 103:1-22By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 10/14/2019In Psalm 103 the psalmist reflects on the futility of wors...

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