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The Nature of the Human Race

Dennis McCallum

Genesis 2:15-25

Two more characteristics of humans are described: 1) unity and diversity, and 2) being shameless, uninhibited, and free. These ideas relate to the way people view sex, marriage, peace, and anxiety. Because of the choice to eat from the tree in the garden, the previously healthy versions of these have been distorted. The tree of knowledge of good and evil represented autonomy and self rule, while the tree of life represented union with God, which can be regained in Christ.

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Genesis 1:26-26, Genesis 2:15-25Gen 1:26-26,Gen 2:15-25 Gen 1:26-26, Gen 2:15-25By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/31/2004Two more char...

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What is the Human Race?

Dennis McCallum

Genesis 2:15-20

The human race is made up of characteristics that became distorted after the Fall: 1) benevolent ruler-ship, 2) creative accomplishment, 3) free moral agency, 4) relational, and 5) intellectual creativity. These have applications in our relationship with God, with each other, and in the afterlife.

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Genesis 1:26-26, Genesis 2:15-20Gen 1:26-26,Gen 2:15-20 Gen 1:26-26, Gen 2:15-20By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/24/2004The human rac...

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Change Your Life!

Dennis McCallum

2 Peter 1:1-9

Peter, at the end of his life, begins his letter by speaking of the importance of our position in Christ. Believing and living in our position in Christ is how we are able to grow and become more Christlike.

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2 Peter 1:1-92 Pet 1:1-9 2Pet 1:1-9By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/30/2003Peter, at the end of his life, begins his letter by speaki...

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Freedom and Slavery

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Peter 1:1-9

A key contrast throughout scripture is freedom and slavery. The Bible stands against human slavery, while focusing on the real freedom God offers to other forms of slavery, including to the law, sin, and other people's judgments of us. God offers us the chance to become slaves to Christ, serving him from gratitude for what he did on the cross. As we live more and more for Christ, we experience increasing freedom from being enslaved to selfish desires and ways of life.

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Man to Man: Discipleship Issues for Men

Jeff Gordon

2 Timothy 2:3-7

Outlining 2 Timothy, Jeff points out the importance of discipling individual people but also the struggles that come alongside it. With men especially, the issue of identity and significance play a key role in their ability to grow and walk with God.

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2 Timothy 2:3-72 Tim 2:3-7 2Tim 2:3-7By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 07/18/2003Outlining 2 Timothy, Jeff points out the importance of disci...

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Being Renewed

Jim Leffel

Ephesians 4:17-24

Ephesians emphasizes that lifestyle flows out of identity. The gentiles are described to have a darkened understanding, leading to a chaotic lifestyle. The prescription is a renewed understanding of the human condition, their culpable ignorance (which causes deep conflict and eventual callousness within), sensuality, and greed. All of these are ingrained habits that believers need the Spirit to transform. This new awareness leads believers to value a different way of living.

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Ephesians 4:17-24Eph 4:17-24 Eph 4:17-24By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 05/18/2003Ephesians emphasizes that lifestyle flows out of identity....

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The Helper

Dennis McCallum

John 14:1-30

The disciples are shocked and confused when Jesus tells them he will not be staying with them permanently. Jesus comforts them explaining that it will be better if he goes, as he will send the Helper, or the Holy Spirit, in his place. We learn that the Holy Spirit is the key to true spirituality and has 8 ministries that we can experience: empowering, intercessory, transforming, sealing, indwelling, baptizing, enlightening, and the Inspiration of Scripture.

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John 14:1-30John 14:1-30 John 14:1-30By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/03/2002The disciples are shocked and confused when Jesus tells ...

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Team Building

Mike Jentes

Colossians 2:12-14

Since teams are knit together from unique individuals created by God, it is important to understand who God made each person to be. Remembering our position in Christ and discovering our passions, spiritual gifts, and temperaments will help us better understand how God created us individually and how we can be used in a team setting. Building unified relationships among a team requires regular communication and spending a lot of time together enjoying shared experiences. Ministry teams can also benefit from having a clear mission and unified ideas regarding their team atmosphere.

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Ephesians 2:8-10, Psalms 139:14-16, Colossians 2:12-14Eph 2:8-10,Ps 139:14-16,Col 2:12-14 Eph 2:8-10, Ps 139:14-16, Col 2:12-14By Mike Je...

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Dreaded Leader's Disease and Deliverance (Part 1)

Bill Lawrence

Mark 6:45-52

When it comes to being a servant leader the main focus needs to be on allowing God to continue to grow you in your character. Everything you are pours out into everything you do. Anyone can learn the skills to be a leader, but it is in the transformative power of God where you can model real sanctification. Your heart must be softened to the work He is doing in your own life.

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Mark 6:45-52Mark 6:45-52 Mark 6:45-52By Bill Lawrence Teaching Date: 07/24/2002When it comes to being a servant leader the main focus nee...

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