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John the Baptist and Jesus

Dennis McCallum

John 1:29-34

John the Baptist paved the way for Jesus' earthly ministry and challenged the religious mentality of the Pharisees and Sadducees. John the Baptist was paving the way for Jesus to bring about true repentance before God through his work at the cross. Jesus and John the Baptist meet and John baptizes Jesus in order to anoint the King Messiah and his ministry was confirmed by God who parted the heavens to have the Spirit of God ascend onto Jesus. Ultimately, baptism is an outward sign of an inward transformation for people that can only happen when people choose to put their faith in Jesus and ask for forgiveness.

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Matthew 3:1-17, John 1:29-34Matt 3:1-17,John 1:29-34 Matt 3:1-17, John 1:29-34By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 05/27/2010John the Baptis...

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The Dynamic Work of the Holy Spirit

Jeff Gordon

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

When Paul said that only Christians can say 'Jesus is Lord', what he meant is that it is only by the Holy Spirit leading us to faith in Christ that that truth is revealed to us. In making a choice to accept the grace of Christ, we have a second, spiritual birth. A life of faith means doing things outside of our abilities, through the power of the Holy Spirit working in us.

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1 Corinthians 12:1-111 Cor 12:1-11 1Cor 12:1-11By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 05/23/2010When Paul said that only Christians can say 'Jesus...

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Real Unity and Why it Matters

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 3:1-9

As Paul writes to the Corinthian church, one problem he addresses in this church is the lack of harmony between them. Instead of focusing on areas that bring disharmony, the Biblical basis for unity between God's people is rooted in the Spirit, diligence, and by grace. When God's people are unified with one another it brings joy to those who are united together by God's Spirit and draws others in who do not have a relationship with God.

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1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 3:1-91 Cor 1:10-17,1 Cor 3:1-9 1Cor 1:10-17, 1Cor 3:1-9By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 05/23/2010As Pau...

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Hope in the Midst of Suffering

Gary DeLashmutt

Romans 8:15-23

God will fill us with hope in the midst of our suffering as we trust in His promises about eternal life. The foundation of our hope is our adoption into God's family. We can also confidently hope in our inheritance; being glorified with Christ. God will heal all of this world's brokenness and give it beauty we've never seen before. However, like Christ, before we receive our inheritance we must suffer. We can have assurance in these promises through the down payment of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee.

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Romans 8:15-23Rom 8:15-23 Rom 8:15-23By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 05/16/2010God will fill us with hope in the midst of our suffering...

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Back to Jerusalem

Dennis McCallum

Acts 21:1-22:29

Paul makes his way back to Jerusalem, despite the warnings of those closest to him. Convinced that this is the Holy Spirit's leading, Paul comes to Jerusalem, meets with James to hear about God's work among the Gentiles, and foolishly nearly performs a ritual purification before he gets arrested. During his defense, Paul preaches boldly about God's work in his life, before presenting himself to go before trial to argue his innocence. This narrative of Paul's journey reflects the importance of drawing strength from the Body of Christ, and how the leading of the Holy Spirit could draw us into intense trouble.

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Acts 21:1-22:29Acts 21:1-22:29 Acts 21:1-22:29By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/11/2010Paul makes his way back to Jerusalem, despite t...

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Paul's Second Journey (Part 1)

Dennis McCallum

Acts 15:36-16:13

Paul's second missionary journey reflects several key New Testament principles of serving God through ministry: 1) timing; 2) contextualization; 3) centering ministry around discipleship; and 4) being led and empowered in the work by the Holy Spirit. From Paul's example, we see someone who, from the moment he received Jesus Christ into his heart, began immediately serving God. Paul made extensive efforts to ensure there weren't barriers for communicating with people from different cultures. He also centered his work around training and equipping others in discipleship to go and do God's work and wasn't human-centered, but depended on God's guidance through the Holy Spirit in the work God had placed before him.

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Acts 15:36-16:13Acts 15:36-16:13 Acts 15:36-16:13By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/09/2009Paul's second missionary journey reflects se...

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Paul's First Journey (Part 1)

Dennis McCallum

Acts 13:1-49

Paul begins his first missionary journey, starting with the church at Antioch. Led by the Holy Spirit, Paul and Barnabas set out to tell others areas about Jesus, including locations such as Cyprus, Salamis, Paphos, Perga and more. This is the first recorded missionary journey, and flies in the face of the postmodern thought that the account of the history and truth are arbitrary as God divinely orchestrated His plan to send broken people to tell others about the love of Jesus Christ. Throughout all of Paul and Barnabas' journey, they were led by the Holy Spirit and encountered much resistance and even flagrant persecution. The same principles for Christians today should stand. As we go and tell others about the love of Christ, we should depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance and expect resistance in a world that is resistant to God's revealed truth through His Word.

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Acts 13:1-49Acts 13:1-49 Acts 13:1-49By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 10/12/2009Paul begins his first missionary journey, starting with ...

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Into Judea and Samaria

Scott Risley

Romans 8:9

Philip the Evangelist goes out to preach the Gospel. We see how God will sometimes send us into uncomfortable situations that may lead to persecution. We see through Philip how God will use these situations to cause good things according to his will.

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Acts 8:1-40, Acts 2:38-38, Romans 8:9-9Acts 8:1-40,Acts 2:38-38,Rom 8:9-9 Acts 8:1-40, Acts 2:38-38, Rom 8:9-9By Scott Risley Teaching Da...

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A Meditation on Joy

Gary DeLashmutt

John 13:3-17

When you come into a relationship with Jesus Christ, God indwells you with His Spirit. This kind act by God gives His followers the ability to experience joy at any time because the Holy Spirit is powerful. God wired us to be joyful and He is the one who offers true joy. It is in this joy that we can influence others to trust God and give their life to Him. To continue in a life full of joy, it is crucial to focus on the Gospel of God's grace and give His love out to others.

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Romans 15:13-13, Philippians 2:17-18, Colossians 3:16-16Rom 15:13-13,Phil 2:17-18,Col 3:16-16 Rom 15:13-13, Phil 2:17-18, Col 3:16-16By G...

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