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Is There Good Evidence That Jesus Rose from the Dead?

James Rochford

1 Corinthians 15:3-8

All of the claims of the Christian faith hinge on whether Jesus rose from the dead, as the Bible claims. An honest evaluation of the the evidence--early sources, the empty tomb, the nature of Jesus' execution, the surprise of the resurrection, and eyewitnesses--leads one to see that it is a reasonable thing to conclude. If true, it opens the door for us to believe and receive Jesus' offer to give us eternal life, something we can never earn for ourselves through good works.

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1 Corinthians 15:3-81 Cor 15:3-8 1Cor 15:3-8By James Rochford Teaching Date: 04/17/2022All of the claims of the Christian faith hinge on ...

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The Mind-set of "Alien" Christians

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Peter 1:10-21

When the Apostle Peter explained our place in God's plan of redemption, he reminds us God had a plan from the beginning of time to rescue us that was kept hidden until Jesus came to earth. Peter challenges us to have a battle mind-set. We have urgency because we are in a battle and on a mission that matters. We have confidence because we are secure in God who has already delivered us from judgment.

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1 Peter 1:10-211 Pet 1:10-21 1Pet 1:10-21By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 04/10/2022When the Apostle Peter explained our place in God's ...

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What Is the Purpose of the Old Testament Law?

Conrad Hilario

1 Timothy 1:6-16

It is a common misunderstanding of the Old Testament Law to believe it was a set of rules to live by in order to have the right to enter heaven upon one's death. The truth is it defines what is morally right and wrong for the purpose of demonstrating no one is moral or right enough to enter heaven based on their keeping the Law. God gave us the Law to lead us to Christ so that we could have the opportunity to receive His unmerited acceptance.

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1 Timothy 1:6-161 Tim 1:6-16 1Tim 1:6-16By Conrad Hilario Teaching Date: 02/13/2022It is a common misunderstanding of the Old Testament L...

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God's Invitation in Isaiah 55

Gary DeLashmutt

Isaiah 55:1-13

Over seven hundred years before Jesus walked the earth, God was offering His invitation to the whole world to come the lavish feast He will prepare for those who accept His invitation. The invitation is offered to all but only those who accept it will partake of the banquet. To accept His invitation one only has to repent, which means to change one's mind about your path of alienation from God. Your invitation has already been paid for by Jesus' death on the cross.

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Isaiah 55:1-13Isa 55:1-13 Isa 55:1-13By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 02/10/2022Over seven hundred years before Jesus walked the earth, ...

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The Path to Spiritual Maturity, Part 1

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 3:1-4

The path to spiritual maturity lies in keeping seeking the things above or the salvation that originates from God and Jesus. This involves increasing in your understanding and appreciation of what God has given you through Christ. And setting your mind on the things above. This involves keep clinging to God's provision rather than being seduced by false though-systems, feelings, etc. Keep Seeking is proactive and Set Your Mind is reactive.

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Colossians 3:1-4Col 3:1-4 Col 3:1-4By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 01/27/2022The path to spiritual maturity lies in keeping seeking the...

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Jesus and the Samaritan Woman

Ben Foust

John 4:1-42

Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well demonstrates we we designed to live in relationship with God and when we are not in right relationship with Him, we experience thirst. Only a relationship with God our Creator can quench that thirst. Jesus is offering to reconnect us to God if we ask for that living water.

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John 4:1-42John 4:1-42 John 4:1-42By Ben Foust Teaching Date: 01/20/2022Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well demonstra...

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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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Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler

Ben Foust

Mark 10:13-27

People unfamiliar with the Gospel often approach getting into heaven by attempting to live by Plan A, a plan to live in such a way as to earn their way into heaven by their own effort. Unfortunately, they rarely live up to even their own mediocre standards, but more importantly, they can never meet God's standard for Plan A, which is utter perfection. Fortunately, God has Plan B, which is approach Him like a child and receive eternal life as a gift.

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Mark 10:13-27Mark 10:13-27 Mark 10:13-27By Ben Foust Teaching Date: 12/09/2021People unfamiliar with the Gospel often approach getting in...

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How (Not) to Deal with Death

James Rochford

Ecclesiastes 3:1-21

In the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon confronts the fact in the end God will judge every deed. All of man's efforts to wrestle meaning out of life is for nothing if there is no God who holds eternity in His hands. Because God has set eternity in the human heart, Solomon can confidently conclude: Fear God and obey His commands. In God, there is ultimate meaning and significance. Your actions matter into eternity and death cannot rob you of your joy.

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-21Ecc 3:1-21 Eccl 3:1-21By James Rochford Teaching Date: 12/06/2021In the third chapter of Ecclesiastes, King Solomon co...

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