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Jesus' Genealogy

Conrad Hilario

Matthew 1:7-12

Jesus' genealogy reveals God's ability to carry out His plan exactly as He said He would through prophecy, e.g., the Davidic Covenant. The accounts in Luke and Matthew both explicitly link Jesus the Messiah with the line of King David. Jesus' genealogy includes unseemly characters, revealing God's desire to use common, sinful people in His plan to rescue humanity.

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Luke 3:7-37, Matthew 1:7-12Luke 3:7-37,Matt 1:7-12 Luke 3:7-37, Matt 1:7-12By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 09/10/2015Jesus' genealogy re...

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Jesus' Early Life

Conrad Hilario

Philippians 2:5-7

Jesus, the Messiah, finally appears in history. He's born into very humble conditions, revealing to us his true nature. He came as a human to break us free from the chains of the law, to identify with humans (enabling him to be their perfect substitute), and to die on the cross. There were many reactions to Jesus' arrival: people at the inn ignored him, Herod was a pseudo-seeker, Simeon and Anna were genuine seekers, and the shepherds/wise men were ready to trust Christ.

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Luke 2:1-52, Philippians 2:5-7Luke 2:1-52,Phil 2:5-7 Luke 2:1-52, Phil 2:5-7By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 09/03/2015Jesus, the Messiah...

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God's Good News

Ryan Lowery

Romans 1:1-7

Paul explains what it means to be saved and what the good news of Jesus really is. He describes the good news as: 1) coming from God; 2) revealed from scripture; 3) bona fide due to Christ having a dual nature and being raised from the dead; 4) intended by God to be spread by people who are empowered by Him; 5) a free gift to anyone who desires it; and 6) purposed to reveal God's greatness. Paul concludes his explanation of what the gospel is by disclosing to his audience that all people are called to the mission of sharing it with the world.

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Romans 1:1-7Rom 1:1-7 Rom 1:1-7By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 08/16/2015Paul explains what it means to be saved and what the good news of ...

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Stages of Christian Spiritual Development

Gary DeLashmutt

John 3:5

John, one of Jesus' disciples, writes his first letter to the church in Ephesus to combat Gnosticism and to assure the believers of their salvation. In these three verses, John describes the provisions given to believers in each of the three stages of spiritual development: 1) full acceptance by and a relationship with God in spiritual infancy; 2) victory over Satan, the power of the Holy Spirit, and the Word of God in spiritual young adulthood; and 3) a deep relationship with God and knowledge of His Word in spiritual maturity. Spiritual "birth" (salvation by believing in Jesus) must precede spiritual development. Spiritual development is a choice, cannot happen in isolation, and should be the ambition of every believer.

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1 John 2:12-14, John 3:5-51 John 2:12-14,John 3:5-5 1Jn 2:12-14, John 3:5-5By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/12/2015John, one of Jesus...

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Moses

Dennis McCallum

Exodus 2:1-14:31

The author of Hebrews continues through the Hall of Faith, describing the life of Moses. As a Hebrew child raised by Egyptian royalty, Moses decides to reject the material wealth and power available to him and chooses to bear the burden and oppression of the nation of Israel. After he makes a tragic error he wanders for 40 years in the land of Midian. Eventually God send Moses back to Egypt to reclaim the Israelite nation and lead them not only to their freedom but to a restored faith in their God. God also prepares us for the role he wants us to play, and chooses to use us in spite of our insecurities and weaknesses.

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Hebrews 11:23-29, Exodus 2:1-14:31Heb 11:23-29,Exod 2:1-14:31 Heb 11:23-29, Exo 2:1-14:31By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 04/30/2015The ...

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The Resurrection

Jim Leffel

1 Corinthians 15:3-8

The historical accuracy of Jesus' resurrection is of utmost importance as it authenticates Jesus' teachings and his place as Lord. It's historicity is attested to from prophecy, logic within the Bible, and sources outside the material. It's essential for all of us to examine the evidence, understand how the resurrection affirms forgiveness through faith, and respond in faith.

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1 Corinthians 15:3-81 Cor 15:3-8 1Cor 15:3-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 04/05/2015The historical accuracy of Jesus' resurrection is of u...

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Failing to Grow

Chris Hearty

1 Corinthians 3:15

Our relationship with God is not static, and Christians can fail to progress in their spiritual growth by refusing to listen to God and others' counsel in their lives. A growing Christian, on the other hand, is accustomed to the Word through study of the truths of the Bible and personal application of his or her knowledge. Growing Christians are also committed to understanding God's grace, as the author of Hebrews demonstrates by correcting his audience for returning to Old Testament rituals once again.

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Hebrews 5:11-6:12, 1 Peter 1:3-5, Romans 8:38-39Heb 5:11-6:12,1 Pet 1:3-5,Rom 8:38-39 Heb 5:11-6:12, 1Pet 1:3-5, Rom 8:38-39By Chris Hear...

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No Give On the Gospel

Gary DeLashmutt

Galatians 1:6-9

Paul defends the Gospel against false teaching put forth by the Judaizers. Paul's passion against false teaching is reflective of God's response to false teaching. If jeopardizing people's physical health is a grave problem, how much more is jeopardizing people's spiritual well-being? Adding works to the Gospel reverses the Gospel so that it is no longer good news. The Gospel brings life and this message is more important than its messenger.

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Galatians 1:6-9Gal 1:6-9 Gal 1:6-9By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 02/01/2015Paul defends the Gospel against false teaching put forth by...

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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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