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Encounter with a Demoniac

Jim Leffel

1 John 3:15-16

Jesus sails to the country of the Gerasenes and is confronted by a man possessed by demons. The demons had tormented the man for many years and forced him to live alone in the tombs. The demons recognize Jesus as ?Son of the Most High God,? and beg him to be sent out of the man and into a herd of pigs. The man is healed from demon possession but the townspeople are frightened and beg Jesus to leave. Three questions are explored in this narrative: 1) why does this encounter make us feel uncomfortable?; 2) why don't we see this today?; and 3) what relevance does this narrative have for us?

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Luke 8:26-39, 1 John 5:19-19, 1 John 3:15-16Luke 8:26-39,1 John 5:19-19,1 John 3:15-16 Luke 8:26-39, 1Jn 5:19-19, 1Jn 3:15-16By Jim Leffe...

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Satan

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 5:8-11

God has created spiritual beings that have free will, and Satan has organized a system in order to distract, tempt, and intimidate those who would follow God. This spiritual war has to do with thoughts, truths, and ideas. In order to be victorious, the Bible reminds us that: 1) Satan is our adversary and not people; 2) his tactics are predictable to the trained eye; and that we can: 3) be sober and alert; 4) stand firm; and 5) trust in God's sovereignty.

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1 Peter 5:8-111 Pet 5:8-11 1Pet 5:8-11By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 02/01/2015God has created spiritual beings that have free will, and S...

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Jesus Identifies With US

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 5:21

The genealogy of Jesus reveals that God sent Jesus to identify with all nations as the son of God. Jesus withstanding temptation from Satan shows us how to depend on God to meet our needs and how to resist the Word System (kosmos). We need to learn to rely on God's Word as a source of life and use it to defend ourselves against Satan's schemes. Rather than putting God to the test, we should follow His lead.

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Luke 3:1-4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21-21Luke 3:1-4:13,2 Cor 5:21-21 Luke 3:1-4:13, 2Cor 5:21-21By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/01/2015The gen...

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Two Ways

Mike Sullivan

John 3:16-19

Each person has a choice between what Jesus calls the ?narrow way? and the ?broad way,? and each route has its own ramifications for how people will live now and where they will spend eternity. Jesus says that most people will choose the broad way because of the influence of false teachers, but he also gives criteria for our evaluation of such teachers and encourages his hearers to act on his truthful teachings instead.

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Matthew 7:13-27, John 3:16-19Matt 7:13-27,John 3:16-19 Matt 7:13-27, John 3:16-19By Mike Sullivan Teaching Date: 01/11/2015Each person ha...

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Is Jesus Worth it?

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 1:23-2:12

Jesus is a polarizing figure. Following Him sometimes requires giving up time, comfort, or worldly success. Many ask, "Is it worth it?" The answer to this question is resolved when we consider that Jesus provides meaning, hope, and community to those who follow him.

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1 Peter 1:23-2:121 Pet 1:23-2:12 1Pet 1:23-2:12By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 12/07/2014Jesus is a polarizing figure. Following Him someti...

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True Riches

Mike Sullivan

1 Timothy 6:9-10

Contrary to popular opinion, God is not opposed to humans seeking treasure. Jesus does, however, advise seeking the correct treasure - eternal riches, like other people and praise from God, that will never be destroyed. Earthly riches are not secure, and an excessive focus on accumulating material wealth will lead to serving money, not God. Jesus wants to give us fulfilling lives that are free from the entrapment of wealth, and laying up treasure in heaven is a guaranteed sound investment strategy in a transitory world.

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Matthew 6:19-24, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Timothy 6:9-10Matt 6:19-24,1 Tim 6:17-19,1 Tim 6:9-10 Matt 6:19-24, 1Tim 6:17-19, 1Tim 6:9-10By Mik...

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Preparing Our Minds for Action

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 1:13-22

Because humankind has a natural inclination towards selfishness, a passive mental mindset leads to a self-centered life. In order to resist a culture that propagates these values, Christians must prepare and sharpen their minds. The grace of God stands against this paradigm and allows us to love others in a radical way.

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1 Peter 1:13-221 Pet 1:13-22 1Pet 1:13-22By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 11/16/2014Because humankind has a natural inclination towards self...

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True Wealth

Jim Leffel

1 Timothy 6:17-19

Most Christians think about wealth in a very secular way, and let it choke out their passion for Christ. Adopting materialistic values from culture is very dangerous for a believer. Instead of this, Christians are to foster contentment and a habit of generosity.

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1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-191 Tim 6:6-10,1 Tim 6:17-19 1Tim 6:6-10, 1Tim 6:17-19By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 11/09/2014Most Christ...

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Introduction

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 18:10-14

Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount begins with his prescription for true happiness - the Beatitudes. He speaks with authority as God's King, and his teaching is that the key to happiness is first coming into a relationship with God and then adopting certain attitudes in line with knowing God personally. Our happiness as people is not dependent on our circumstances but rather on our cultivation of these attitudes.

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Matthew 5:1-12, Luke 18:10-14Matt 5:1-12,Luke 18:10-14 Matt 5:1-12, Luke 18:10-14By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 11/02/2014Jesus' famou...

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