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The Truth Will Set You Free

Jeff Gordon

John 8:31-59

Jesus teaches that the sin nature enslaves people while following his truth sets people free. To have freedom in this life means to become Jesus' disciple and follow his teachings. The religious leaders were not able to understand Jesus' message because of their pride. As a result, they believed Satan's lies. The only way to counter lies is with the truth. Freedom is a result of following the truth.

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John 8:31-59John 8:31-59 John 8:31-59By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 12/02/2012Jesus teaches that the sin nature enslaves people while foll...

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Temptation

Ryan Lowery

Luke 3:21-4:14

The Bible teaches that Satan tempted Adam into rebelling against God, which caused sin to enter the world. The logic of Satan is built on the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh, and the boastful pride of life. Where Adam failed to refute Satan's lies, Jesus was able to refute them with God's Word. Believers should follow the example of Jesus in refuting temptation.

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Luke 3:21-4:14Luke 3:21-4:14 Luke 3:21-4:14By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 08/12/2012The Bible teaches that Satan tempted Adam into rebelli...

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Distinctives of Militant Christianity

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Paul uses militant language to describe the church, because all Christians are involved in spiritual warfare. Christians, as soldiers, should be spiritually alert and never compromise on essential biblical teaching. We should also be faithful despite suffering, and above all, be soldiers who are controlled by love.

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1 Corinthians 16:13-141 Cor 16:13-14 1Cor 16:13-14By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 04/22/2012Paul uses militant language to describe the...

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Get Ready for History's Climax

Dennis McCallum

2 Thessalonians 2:1-13

In the endtimes, there will be a man of lawlessness who will be worshipped as above God. There are many things that have to happen during this time, and it is not clear what they are, but during that time, people will believe false things, anarchy and lawlessness will increase, and hearts will grow cold.

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2 Thessalonians 2:1-132 Thess 2:1-13 2Th 2:1-13By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 04/12/2012In the endtimes, there will be a man of lawles...

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Spiritual Friendship

Scott Risley

1 Thessalonians 3:5

Paul stresses the importance of spiritual friendships by describing his relationship with the Thessalonians. Hindrances to spiritual friendships involve 1) Satan's attack on spiritual relationships; 2) codependency; 3) being disengaged. The strengths and weaknesses of the tribal and diffuse approach to relationships are also explained.

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1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13, 1 Thessalonians 3:5-51 Thess 2:17-3:13,1 Thess 3:5-5 1Th 2:17-3:13, 1Th 3:5-5By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 02...

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The Armor of God

Scott Risley

Ephesians 6:11-24

God has given us several methods of defense and one method of attack for dealing with spiritual warfare. Paul uses a soldier's uniform as a metaphor to illustrate these practices. With prayer, faith, and the sword that is God's Word, we can stand up to Satan.

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Ephesians 6:11-24Eph 6:11-24 Eph 6:11-24By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/27/2011God has given us several methods of defense and one meth...

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Spiritual Warfare

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 6:10-18

There are 6 elements the Bible mentions Christians have to use in spiritual warfare: 1) belt of Truth, 2) breastplate of God's Righteousness, 3) feet fitted with the Gospel of Peace, 4) shield of Faith, 5) helmet of Salvation, and 6) the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. All of these things should be coupled with persistence in prayer. We look in depth at each of these weapons and how we can practically appropriate them in the Christian life.

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Ephesians 6:10-18Eph 6:10-18 Eph 6:10-18By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/21/2011There are 6 elements the Bible mentions Christians ha...

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Standing Your Ground

Scott Risley

Ephesians 6:10-13

We are to put on the full armor of God so that we may resist Satan's schemes. Part of being a believer means acknowledging that spiritual warfare and Satan are real. Satan's goal is to render us ineffective and prevent us from accomplishing our mission of bringing others to Christ. He is skilled and has various ways of doing this, but one of the main ways he influences us is through our thoughts. He suggests, tempts, and accuses. We must be prepared to fight and live with a wartime mentality.

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Ephesians 6:10-13Eph 6:10-13 Eph 6:10-13By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/07/2011We are to put on the full armor of God so that we may re...

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Spiritual Warfare

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 6:10-12

We have plenty of both philosophical and Biblical evidence for spiritual warfare. In any type warfare, we must decide if we will respond with a mentality of peace-time or war-time. In war time, it is imperative that you: 1) know your enemy, 2) are equipped to fight, and 3) are on your guard.

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Ephesians 6:10-12Eph 6:10-12 Eph 6:10-12By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/07/2011We have plenty of both philosophical and Biblical evi...

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