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Why this waste?

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 26:6-13

Mary's sacrifice of her expensive perfume at the expense of Jesus infuriates Jesus' disciples. Jesus highlights Mary's sacrifice isn't a waste, as they might think, but will be richly rewarded before God and remembered. The contrast between the disciples' and Jesus' viewpoint highlights the difference when we think about the temporary things to indulge rather than living for the eternal impacts that come from pursuing what God desires. Mary's faith and eternal perspective made her sacrifice not a sacrifice at all because of who she was looking to serve. This teaching also includes a testimony of a man in a law firm that realized God's eternal impact and how to live for that rather than temporary things.

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Mark 14:1-9, John 12:3-8, Matthew 26:6-13Mark 14:1-9,John 12:3-8,Matt 26:6-13 Mark 14:1-9, John 12:3-8, Matt 26:6-13By Dennis McCallum Te...

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The Spirit of the Gentiles

Dennis McCallum

Luke 14:9-11

James' and John's desire to be at the places of honor reflects the damaging effects of human pride and putting self at the center. Jesus tells them that true leadership is servant leadership, where you forsake self for the building up of others. Jesus perfectly demonstrated sacrificial servant leadership by going to the cross to pay for humanity's moral debt to God. Humility before God and others is a key attribute of being effective in servant leadership.

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Mark 10:32-45, Luke 14:9-11Mark 10:32-45,Luke 14:9-11 Mark 10:32-45, Luke 14:9-11By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 03/03/2007James' and J...

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Who Do You Say I Am?

Dennis McCallum

Mark 8:27-37

The biggest question to answer is who Jesus is. Jesus came and predicted that he would suffer, be killed, and rise again three days later. For followers of Jesus, the next decision is whether or not discipleship (radically following Jesus) is something that you desire. Jesus' example of self-sacrifice was demonstrated through his death on the cross and is the key to enjoying a satisfying and fulfilling life for Christ.

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Mark 8:27-37Mark 8:27-37 Mark 8:27-37By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 01/21/2007The biggest question to answer is who Jesus is. Jesus ca...

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The God of All Comfort

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Christians can develop a more thorough knowledge of God as they willingly participate with how He wants to use our sufferings. As we experience sufferings, we get a greater awareness and understanding of God's comfort for us, and are empowered to give that to others as they need comfort amidst suffering. Christians who grow in their endurance amidst suffering are able to have increased hope in light of unfavorable circumstances and can view their suffering as a new way to develop further dependence on God over self.

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2 Corinthians 1:1-112 Cor 1:1-11 2Cor 1:1-11By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/21/2007Christians can develop a more thorough knowledge of Go...

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Jesus' Method

Dennis McCallum

Mark 3:7-19

Personal discipleship was at the center of Jesus' three and a half year ministry on earth. Jesus spent the majority of his time investing in love relationships with his disciples to instruct, model, and teach them in order that they would go and replicate that with others. These types of relationships are God's intended method of reaching people for Christ throughout the New Testament and involves much personal sacrifice and toil, but is highly rewarding as people mature spiritually to become active servants of Christ.

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Mark 3:7-19Mark 3:7-19 Mark 3:7-19By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 10/28/2006Personal discipleship was at the center of Jesus' three and...

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Running the Race (Part 1)

Gary DeLashmutt

Hebrews 12:1

God has a race for His people to run! It requires endurance and several key points. The first key is to get rid of all suitcases. These can be the sins that hinder us or the activities we do that aren't morally wrong but still slow us down. The second key is to get strength from other veteran runners. Characters from the Old and New Testaments, biographies of other Christian workers, and Christian workers God puts in one's life can be great sources of motivation and encouragement.

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Hebrews 12:1-1Heb 12:1-1 Heb 12:1-1By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 10/15/2006God has a race for His people to run! It requires enduranc...

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The Tabernacle: Salvation in Symbols

Gary DeLashmutt

Hebrews 9:1-12

The Old Testament foreshadows the salvation brought by the Messiah through the tabernacle. The author of Hebrews reminds his audience what this tabernacle represented: God dwelling among His people; the necessity to be "clean"' before Him; the barriers between Him and man; His provision and protection; and, most importantly, how Christ is the perfect fulfillment of a complete sacrifice. Ultimately, Christ's relationship to the tabernacle demonstrates that ritualistic worship is obsolete!

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Hebrews 8:4-5, Hebrews 9:1-12Heb 8:4-5,Heb 9:1-12 Heb 8:4-5, Heb 9:1-12By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 09/17/2006The Old Testament fore...

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Good News for Troubled Marriages (Part 1)

Jim Leffel

1 Peter 3:1-4

Part one of a two-part series on good news for troubled marriages which focuses on the wife's roles. Peter gives concise, helpful, but hard to hear principles for wives even if their husbands are disobedient to the Word. Difficult topics such as submission and respect are addressed as well as the meaning of a gentle and quiet spirit. When women engage their disrespectful spouses, God can do big things.\r\n

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1 Peter 3:1-41 Pet 3:1-4 1Pet 3:1-4By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 07/23/2006Part one of a two-part series on good news for troubled marriag...

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Leading the Church in Stewardship/Generosity

Jeff Gordon

Titus 3:14

God calls us to be generous with our resources, and leaders must often help develop the burden for financial generosity in the people they lead. This is done in love through prayer, helping people develop their own convictions based on what the Bible says, and allowing the Holy Spirit to work. By looking at several past campaigns at Xenos, Jeff Gordon offers practical insight into what has made some successful and some unsuccessful.

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Philippians 1:6-6, 2 Corinthians 9:7-7, 1 Timothy 4:10-10Phil 1:6-6,2 Cor 9:7-7,1 Tim 4:10-10 Phil 1:6-6, 2Cor 9:7-7, 1Tim 4:10-10By Jeff...

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