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Truth to Us From God

Chris Hearty

2 Timothy 3:15-4:4

Paul emphasizes the importance of the scriptures, while simultaneously claiming that they are inerrant and divinely written. He then charges believers to preach and know the word, and be alert in the face of false teachers.

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2 Timothy 3:15-4:42 Tim 3:15-4:4 2Tim 3:15-4:4By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 06/02/2022Paul emphasizes the importance of the scriptures, ...

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Connecting with the Lord in the Midst of Parenting

Rosy Talarzyk

2 Timothy 3:15-4:4

As parents, we are so focused on helping our children grow physically and spiritually, that sometimes we neglect our wellbeing. Rosy Talarzyk shares her experience learning to stay close to Jesus in the middle of the ups and downs of parenting. We need to continue to grow with the Lord as much as our kids do. Knowing God not just for what He can do for us but for who He is in His own right. Are you making maturity in your relationship with God a priority for you and your children's sake?

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Paul's Prayer of Thanks for God's Work in Them

Gary DeLashmutt

Philippians 1:1-8

Paul opens Philippians with prayers of thanksgiving for their faithful financial support of Paul's personal ministry. He calls them full ministry partners, even though they were unable to do anything other than give their money for the work Paul was doing over five hundred miles away. We, too, can be full partners in ministry even if physically we are no longer able to "do the work" of ministry by faithfully giving our money to the cause.

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Philippians 1:1-8Phil 1:1-8 Phil 1:1-8By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 04/21/2022Paul opens Philippians with prayers of thanksgiving for...

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Disciplining with Grace

Bev DeLashmutt

Hebrews 12:4-11

Our discipline as parents should reflect God's approach to discipline?that it is done in love, to help train them toward maturity. God is interested in breaking us of our tendency to discipline out of selfishness, and wants to empower us to strike the balance between being too strict and being too soft or indulgent. While it's uncomfortable to acknowledge, discipline often involves pain. Bev gives some suggestions for arriving at appropriate consequences.

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Hebrews 12:4-11Heb 12:4-11 Heb 12:4-11By Bev DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 01/05/2022Our discipline as parents should reflect God's approach ...

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Practicing the Presence of God

Kip Dixon

Isaiah 26:3

Practicing the presence of God is developing the habit of staying in touch with Jesus throughout the day whether you are scrubbing pots or kneeling in prayer. God is concerned less with the dimensions of our work as He is with the love with which it is done. Our love relationship with Jesus deepens as we get to know Him.

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Isaiah 26:3-3Isa 26:3-3 Isa 26:3-3By Kip Dixon Teaching Date: 12/30/2021Practicing the presence of God is developing the habit of staying...

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Parable of the Soils

Ryan Lowery

Matthew 13:1-23

Jesus, in the parable of the soils, teaches in such a way that those who do not want to hear truth will be able to dismiss Him and walk away but those who hunger to know the truth will dig deeper and discover the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven that will change their lives. The "seed" is the word of the kingdom, Jesus' message of reconciliation available to all who choose to receive it. The "soils" are the different responses to the message. What kind of soil you are is completely under your control. If you are not the good soil, you can change that by investigating further with an open mind.

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Matthew 13:1-23Matt 13:1-23 Matt 13:1-23By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 09/19/2021Jesus, in the parable of the soils, teaches in such a way...

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The "Who" of the Gospel: Jesus

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 1:15-23

Paul teaches the Colossian church about the supremacy of Jesus. Jesus Christ is the unique and perfect revelation of God. He is also the absolute owner of the entire universe and the sole redeemer of universe. It's from knowing who Jesus is that we can determine what he means for our lives. In this case, Jesus can save people and reconcile them to God through his work on the cross. Once that happens, as we focus on Jesus, we are able to see transformation in our lives.

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Colossians 1:15-23Col 1:15-23 Col 1:15-23By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/26/2021Paul teaches the Colossian church about the supremac...

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Paul's Prayer for Spiritual Transformation

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 1:9-14

In the first chapter of Colossians, Paul shares how he prays for their spiritual transformation. He says this process results in "walking in a manner worthy of the Lord," which means our lives represent God's goodness well to others. The process changes us into people who are God-centered, transformed, and fruitful, enjoying intimacy with Him, power in difficulties, and a joyful, grateful heart.

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Colossians 1:9-14Col 1:9-14 Col 1:9-14By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 08/05/2021In the first chapter of Colossians, Paul shares how he ...

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The Problem of Indwelling Sin

Gary DeLashmutt

Romans 7:15-8:23

Our inclination to sin is an internal disposition, with pride, a critical spirit, resentment, inordinate desires, and other deep issues continually pestering us. But the Spirit of God can give us substantial freedom (though not complete elimination in this life) from our indwelling sin. If we have a relationship with God, we must appreciate that our sins have been forgiven, then focus each day on the Spirit's moral guidance, His assurance of the Father's love, and His help in prayer.

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Romans 7:15-8:23Rom 7:15-8:23 Rom 7:15-8:23By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/22/2021Our inclination to sin is an internal disposition,...

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