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The God of Mercy

Jim Leffel

Exodus 11:1-13:16

Through the Passover, and those after, the Lord foreshadows the sacrifice that Jesus would make on the cross on behalf of humanity. The blood of the lamb during Passover represents the blood that Jesus would pour out on the cross. Just like Pharaoh, the Egyptians, and the Israelites', we also need to decide whether or not to accept God's mercy.

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Exodus 11:1-13:16Exod 11:1-13:16 Exo 11:1-13:16By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/19/2006Through the Passover, and those after, the Lord for...

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Focus of Faith (Part 3)

Jim Leffel

Hebrews 13:10-16

The author of Hebrews stresses the fact that God was at work in the Old Testament through instituting a system of sacrifices that describe the human condition and prepare humanity for Christ. The author urges his audience not to fall into old ways of relating to God, but instead to see the fulfillment of the Old Covenant in Christ. Instead of offering literal sacrifices to God, Christians are instead called to follow God by choosing to give their whole lives for his purpose.

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Hebrews 13:10-16Heb 13:10-16 Heb 13:10-16By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 09/05/2004The author of Hebrews stresses the fact that God was at w...

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Will We Be Self-Serving or Other-Serving?

Dennis McCallum

James 5:1-6

We learn in James 5 that God is vehemently opposed to the rich person's self-indulgence, hoarding of wealth, and mistreatment of the poor. The Christian who understands God's mercy and love should lead a life of simple-living and sacrifice, that involves high prioritization of generosity to the poor. The American church has historically been weak in this area. As a result, there is a need for strong leadership in the church on this issue, and for individuals to come before God in deciding how much to give.

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James 5:1-6Jas 5:1-6 Jas 5:1-6By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 07/16/2004We learn in James 5 that God is vehemently opposed to the rich ...

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A Credible Witness

Jim Leffel

1 John 3:16-18

Jim Leffel uses the example of Elijah and the Sidonian woman to issue this challenge: are we, as the Body of Christ, prepared to go where the gospel needs to be preached? God not only calls us into uncomfortable places that are overwhelmed and overrun with needs, He also calls us to learn from the very people we're called to serve. Leffel speaks frankly on our position of economic prosperity as the American church and teaches on how to handle wealth with maturity, humility, and under grace.

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1 Kings 17:1-24, 1 John 3:16-181 Kgs 17:1-24,1 John 3:16-18 1King 17:1-24, 1Jn 3:16-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 07/14/2004Jim Leffel u...

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Abraham's Supreme Act of Faith

Dennis McCallum

Hebrews 11:17-19

Through the story of God calling Abraham to sacrifice his only son Isaac, we see not only an ideal demonstration of faith, but also an amazing picture of God's eventual solution for humanity's problem of sin: Jesus Christ. We draw several parallels between the account of Jesus' death and this account of Abraham and Isaac. Even though Abraham didn't know what God's plan was, he still obeyed, trusting that God would provide, and God did provide (through a ram then and then later through His son Jesus). \r\n

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Sacrifice

Genesis 22:1-14, Hebrews 11:17-19Gen 22:1-14,Heb 11:17-19 Gen 22:1-14, Heb 11:17-19By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 04/12/2004Through th...

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The Rest of the Story - The Resurrection

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 24:36-43

As believers it's vital that we provide evidence that Jesus was resurrected. Without that, our faith is futile. We can find more evidence supporting its reality than evidence against it. Here is the supporting evidence: we know that Jesus appeared to multiple people who were able to provide eyewitness testimony; the tomb was empty; and the church was started and then grew tremendously. Because we know that the resurrection occurred, we know that God accepted Jesus' sacrifice on our behalf.

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Luke 23:50-24:12, Luke 24:36-43Luke 23:50-24:12,Luke 24:36-43 Luke 23:50-24:12, Luke 24:36-43By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 04/11/2004...

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Suffering with a Purpose - The Crucifixion

Gary DeLashmutt

Luke 24:36-43

The crucifixion of Jesus is a widely accepted historical event. Therefore instead of looking at the historical evidence, the meaning of the crucifixion is investigated. The meaning of the crucifixion is found in the statements surrounding Jesus on the cross. Jesus' death is significant in that it is intercessory, evidential, substitutionary, and complete.

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Suffering with a Purpose - The Crucifixion

Jim Leffel

Luke 24:36-43

Though it seems foolish to humanity, Jesus' death on the cross illustrates God's wisdom, justice, power, and authority, as well as His compassion for us. God had been planning this from the beginning. The Messiah was to be our substitute in death in order to redeem us so that we may be saved; Jesus' death is our only hope of reconciliation with God. When we accept God's forgiveness through Jesus, we become God's children and enjoy a personal relationship with Him.\r\n

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Suffering with a Purpose - The Crucifixion

John Cleary

Luke 24:36-43

The suffering and crucifixion of Jesus is more than merely a historical event. This is evident in some of the statements surrounding Jesus on the cross. Those statements include: 1) they crucified him; 2) My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?; 3) it is finished; 4) Truly I say to you, today you shall be with me in Paradise. Jesus wants each individual to personally respond to this dramatic event.

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