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Don't Give Up

Chris Hearty

2 Timothy 1:1-7

Paul encourages Timothy to rekindle the spiritual gift he received from God. Perhaps fear was causing Timothy to shrink back from the mission God had entrusted to him. Paul, confident in Timothy's faith, reminds him he did not receive a spirit of fear but of power, love and sound mind. The sufferings of Paul and Timothy should encourage us as we see how they did not let fear stop them from accomplishing all God had for them to do.

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2 Timothy 1:1-72 Tim 1:1-7 2Tim 1:1-7By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 03/14/2022Paul encourages Timothy to rekindle the spiritual gift he r...

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Responding to Our Fears

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Chronicles 20:1-27

When King Jehoshaphat heard a great multitude was bearing down on Judah, His first response was fear but his second response was to turn to the Lord in prayer. His prayer focused on God's sovereignty and faithfulness. He acknowledged their utter helplessness and awaited God's direction. God responded with fortification and direction. Jehoshaphat responded in obedience to God's direction even though it it was a very scary step of faith. God spectacularly delivered them from their fears by defeating the armies arrayed against them as all of Judah stood by and watched.

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2 Chronicles 20:1-272 Chron 20:1-27 2Chr 20:1-27By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 03/10/2022When King Jehoshaphat heard a great multitude...

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Six Ways to Lead a Tough Church

James Rochford

1 Timothy 4:1-16

Paul gives Timothy six ways to lead a tough church undergoing attack by false teachers who promote doctrines of demons. Timothy is directed: to stay well-fed by the Word, to work hard, to become what he wants to see, to lead with his Bible, to exploit the spiritual gift in him, and to trust that God will use him. God is not a harsh task-master. He will work on one area needing improvement at a time. What is one area you need to grow in?

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1 Timothy 4:1-161 Tim 4:1-16 1Tim 4:1-16By James Rochford Teaching Date: 02/17/2022Paul gives Timothy six ways to lead a tough church und...

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Can Women Lead or Teach?

Chris Hearty

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Paul addresses some controversy in the church at Ephesus by instructing Timothy to rein in the heresies some women were spreading. The very early seeds of Gnosticism were beginning to take root. Paul was not forbidding women to lead or teach but for the women at that time to stop spreading myths and pagan mystery religions.

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1 Timothy 2:1-151 Tim 2:1-15 1Tim 2:1-15By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 01/17/2022Paul addresses some controversy in the church at Ephesus...

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Practicing the Presence of God

Kip Dixon

Isaiah 26:3

Practicing the presence of God is developing the habit of staying in touch with Jesus throughout the day whether you are scrubbing pots or kneeling in prayer. God is concerned less with the dimensions of our work as He is with the love with which it is done. Our love relationship with Jesus deepens as we get to know Him.

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Isaiah 26:3-3Isa 26:3-3 Isa 26:3-3By Kip Dixon Teaching Date: 12/30/2021Practicing the presence of God is developing the habit of staying...

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The Devotional Life

Ben Foust

Mark 1:32-39

Psalm 32 says, "You (God) are my hiding place." Every Christian needs to develop a devotional life where they retreat regularly to connect with God. The Christian life is a constant launching out in service and ministry and returning back to recharge, to retreat to safety, to be reinvigorated to launch out again. Having a 'secret life' is a game-changer for our ministry, our relationships and our spiritual vitality and longevity.

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Matthew 6:5-8, Mark 1:32-39Matt 6:5-8,Mark 1:32-39 Matt 6:5-8, Mark 1:32-39By Ben Foust Teaching Date: 12/16/2021Psalm 32 says, "You (God...

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A Disrupted Life

Patrice McCormac

Nehemiah 1:1-2:12

When you understand God is at work and you have a role to play in that plan, you can be guaranteed your life will be disrupted so that you can play a small role in impacting eternity. Nehemiah was able to embrace that disruption to his life because he knew God was at work in human history and Nehemiah had a role to play in that plan.

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Nehemiah 1:1-2:12Neh 1:1-2:12 Neh 1:1-2:12By Patrice McCormac Teaching Date: 11/18/2021When you understand God is at work and you have a ...

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Anxiety

Phil Franck

Philippians 4:6-8

The Bible has a lot to say about anxiety. God knows we are prone to worrying. Peter in 1 Peter 5 calls us to cast our anxieties onto God because He cares for us. Matthew 6 tells us to remember that God takes care of the lesser creatures so surely He will care for us as well! And Philippians 4 tells us to present all our concerns to Him with thanksgiving and the peace of God will surround our hearts. Every time God says, "Fear not..." He also says "For I..." We are never on our own. He is always there with us. The antidote to fear is faith.

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Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Peter 5:7-7, Philippians 4:6-8Matt 6:25-34,1 Pet 5:7-7,Phil 4:6-8 Matt 6:25-34, 1Pet 5:7-7, Phil 4:6-8By Phil Franck T...

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Biblical Hope:From Suffering to Glory

Brian Runk

Romans 8:18-25

Non-Christians often ask why God allows so much suffering in the world if He is so powerful. It is very hard for someone who does not have the Holy Spirit living in them to grasp that God loves all people so much that He is willing to allow a significant amount of suffering in the world while He works tirelessly to win more souls to His kingdom. It is hard for them to understand how powerful our hope is that sustains us through the most difficult times as we labor with God to share His love with the lost.

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Romans 8:18-25Rom 8:18-25 Rom 8:18-25By Brian Runk Teaching Date: 11/04/2021Non-Christians often ask why God allows so much suffering in ...

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