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Portraits of Endurance

Scott Risley

2 Timothy 2:3-7

Paul, writing to Timothy from a Roman prison, calls him to endure hardship with him. He gives three portraits of endurance. He reflects upon the devotion of the soldier, the discipline of the athlete, and the diligence of the farmer. They each willingly suffer and sacrifice in order to attain the goal of their efforts.

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2 Timothy 2:3-72 Tim 2:3-7 2Tim 2:3-7By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 04/11/2022Paul, writing to Timothy from a Roman prison, calls him to ...

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Teaching Our Kids to Be Givers Not Takers

Gloria McCallum

Acts 20:35

Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to receive. As parents, we don't have to teach our kids to be selfish or entitled. They are born knowing how to be self-centered. We are bombarded by the culture with messages of being a good parent means being child-centered. But research confirms what Jesus told us. We really are happier when we give sacrificially to others.

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Acts 20:35-35Acts 20:35-35 Acts 20:35-35By Gloria McCallum Teaching Date: 04/06/2022Jesus taught that it is more blessed to give than to ...

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The Hidden Cost of Materialism

James Rochford

1 Timothy 6:3-19

Materialism is deceiving because it promises happiness but delivers depression. It promises fulfillment but leaves you feeling empty. Studies show again and again that attaining the one's highest material goals never satisfies. The Bible has a solution. God instructs those who want to be rich to invest in eternal things. Develop critical thinking skills to combat the lies of this world, practice gratitude for what you do have, think about your end of life and what you want to leave behind, and become a generous giver.

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1 Timothy 6:3-191 Tim 6:3-19 1Tim 6:3-19By James Rochford Teaching Date: 03/17/2022Materialism is deceiving because it promises happiness...

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The Path to Spiritual Maturity Part 2

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 3:5-17

Paul tells the Colossians that the path to spiritual maturity involves putting on a lifestyle of self-giving love. Christ-like love expressed itself in three directions: Upward, toward God by cultivating thankfulness to Him, Inward, to Christian brothers and sisters by building unified relationships with them, and Outward, to non-Christians by showing them and sharing God's love with them.

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Colossians 3:5-17Col 3:5-17 Col 3:5-17By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 02/17/2022Paul tells the Colossians that the path to spiritual ma...

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Organic Leadership in Action

Dennis McCallum

1 Timothy 4:12-16

Organic leadership in the church is optional in the sense once saved, one is not required to grow or you lose your salvation but it is for your own good and for the good of others. The Christian leader should understand leadership is modeling in such a way that others want to follow your example. Christian leadership is solidly based in the Word of God. It is authentic and dynamic.

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1 Timothy 4:12-161 Tim 4:12-16 1Tim 4:12-16By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 02/14/2022Organic leadership in the church is optional in th...

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Loving Outrageous People

Ben Foust

Luke 19:1-10

When Jesus invited Himself to Zacchaeus' house, the crowd was aghast that Jesus would dine with the most hated man in their community. But Jesus saw Zacchaeus not as he was but as a lost person in need of being saved. He looked at him as an image-bearer of God, with empathy and humility. We need to see all people the way God sees them, with love.

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Luke 19:1-10Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-10By Ben Foust Teaching Date: 01/13/2022When Jesus invited Himself to Zacchaeus' house, the crowd was ...

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The Cost of Discipleship

Ryan Lowery

Matthew 16:13-27

The cost of discipleship is not merely giving up those pre-Christian behaviors that were bad for you. Part of the cost of discipleship is incurring personal cost for the benefit of others. Picking up your cross and following Jesus means sacrificing in order to accomplish God's work, willingly suffering for others. Jesus gave us an example and challenges us to follow Him.

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Matthew 16:13-27Matt 16:13-27 Matt 16:13-27By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 10/31/2021The cost of discipleship is not merely giving up those...

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Feeding the 5000

Ryan Lowery

Matthew 14:13-20

The story of the feeding of the 5,000 demonstrates five principles of being used by God in other people's lives. Principle 1, opportunities to serve rarely happen on our timetable. Principle 2, Jesus will ask us to do things beyond our capabilities. Principle 3, Jesus can do a lot even when we only have a little to offer. Principle 4, Jesus loves to do His work through people. And finally, Principle 5, when we do serve Christ, He makes sure our needs get satisfied as well. God could easily do all the work Himself, but He graciously invites us to participate in the great things he is doing in the world. We get to be a part of miracles as we present to God what little we have and He multiplies it supernaturally.

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Matthew 14:13-20Matt 14:13-20 Matt 14:13-20By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 10/17/2021The story of the feeding of the 5,000 demonstrates fiv...

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Good Shepherds

Chris Hearty

1 Peter 5:1-4

Peter uses the imagery of the shepherd who lovingly tends his flock to describe the attitude Christian leaders should have as they oversee the flock God has entrusted to them. Godly leaders are self-sacrificial, know how to feed and lead the flock, seek and give God's direction. Spiritual leaders are humble and understand they are accountable to God. They are not in it for temporary or shameful profit. Spiritual leaders will be rewarded for their sacrifices by Jesus.

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1 Peter 5:1-41 Pet 5:1-4 1Pet 5:1-4By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 10/11/2021Peter uses the imagery of the shepherd who lovingly tends his...

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