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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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Hearing God's Message

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 13:1-23

Jesus tells his disciples a parable of the soils, which focuses on hearing God's message and the varying responses people have toward His message. The four responses in this parable are: 1) to hear the message but not understand it because of distractions and deception from Satan; 2) to hear God's message superficially but then fall away when persecution comes; 3) to hear the word but get distracted from worry and the deceit of money; and 4) to hear and respond humbly to God's message, bearing fruit for Him. All people must respond to God's message concerning Jesus Christ and his forgiveness.

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Matthew 13:1-23Matt 13:1-23 Matt 13:1-23By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 10/28/2010Jesus tells his disciples a parable of the soils, whi...

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Jesus Confronts His Enemy

Dennis McCallum

Matthew 4:1-10

Jesus is confronted by Satan in the wilderness after 40 days in the desert. Satan tries to tempt Jesus to become spiritually autonomous instead of depending on God, twisting scripture to try and trick Jesus and worshiping him instead of doing God's work in God's way. Each time he was tempted, Jesus responded to Satan's accusations with scripture, an important decision within spiritual warfare. This confrontation between Jesus and Satan demonstrates the importance of relying on the truth of scripture and depending on the Holy Spirit's power amidst spiritual warfare.

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Matthew 4:1-10Matt 4:1-10 Matt 4:1-10By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 06/03/2010Jesus is confronted by Satan in the wilderness after 40 ...

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The Unseen World

Jim Leffel

Daniel 10:2-21

Daniel's visions give profound insight into the spiritual world that are totally distinct from western skepticism or animistic superstition. The Bible describes angels as powerful, personal, spiritual beings with limited access to humans. There is a conflict in the spiritual world because of Satan's accusations against God's goodness. Because this conflict also extends to us, we should be on the alert as we place our confidence in God.

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Daniel 10:2-21Dan 10:2-21 Dan 10:2-21By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 05/09/2010Daniel's visions give profound insight into the spiritual wor...

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Into the Furnace

Jim Leffel

Daniel 3:1-36

When Nebuchadnezzar demanded universal worship of a statue, God's people faced a difficult and painful decision against the pressures of their culture. Today, the cultural bottom line that demands our loyalty has to do with the exaltation of the self. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego made their decision based on integrity and an informed confidence in God. In the furnace, God was with them in their suffering.

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Daniel 3:1-36Dan 3:1-36 Dan 3:1-36By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/31/2010When Nebuchadnezzar demanded universal worship of a statue, God'...

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Living in Exile

Jim Leffel

Daniel 1:1-21

For the Jewish people living in exile, there were challenges to their identity as their lives were controlled by the Babylonians. They chose neither to assimilate to their spiritual hostile culture nor to totally separate from it, but instead to be different in a good way. Modern-day culture is just as spiritually hostile as in the time of Daniel. Believers today should be different in a way that lends credibility to God and His message, without compromising in important areas of morality and truth.

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Daniel 1:1-21Dan 1:1-21 Dan 1:1-21By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/17/2010For the Jewish people living in exile, there were challenges to ...

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The Power Behind a Movement

Dennis McCallum

Acts 18:24-19:41

Paul's third missionary journey present four narratives, all which communicate about truths about God: 1) Apollos; 2) the twelve men; 3) spiritual warfare; and 4) the riot of Ephesus. These four narratives, while seemingly not related, demonstrate the power of God at work. These four narratives communicate the power of God's Word, the power behind the Gospel, the power of God over the demonic and occult powers of Satan, and the power over troubling circumstances as seen in the riot of Ephesus. It's important to recognize when God is at work and to appreciate His power behind spiritual movements. This testimony includes audience members sharing personal experiences about God's work and how to notice when God is moving.

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Acts 18:24-19:41Acts 18:24-19:41 Acts 18:24-19:41By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 12/21/2009Paul's third missionary journey present four...

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Paul's Second Journey (Part 2)

Dennis McCallum

Acts 16:9-40

Paul continues his pioneering efforts to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ, illuminating more principles of ministry. His interaction with the woman Lydia in Thyatira shows the importance of finding a person of peace, someone who is responsive to God and eager to reach their friends. Paul also interacts with a slave girl who was being overcome with a demonic spirit and casts the spirit out, highlighting the fierce spiritual struggle that Christian ministry really is. Paul and Silas are severely beaten and flogged and thrown in prison and yet sing praises to God in prayer. When encountering suffering, the attitude we adopt matters because we're serving God and shows a lot about God. Lastly, the experience with the jailer Paul encounters emphasizes that Christian ministry is based around grace and that God is capable of using any circumstance for His purpose.

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Acts 16:9-40Acts 16:9-40 Acts 16:9-40By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 11/23/2009Paul continues his pioneering efforts to spread the gosp...

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The What of the Gospel (Part 3)

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 2:15

Through Jesus' death on the cross, he broke Satan's authority and ensured Satan's ultimate defeat. When people place their faith in Christ, they are able to experience freedom from satanic opposition in their lives. Some of the primary ways that Satan will try and oppose Christians is through accusation, deception, and temptation. Three primary ways we can stand firm against Satan's accusations are: 1) affirming promises of God's goodness and recalling His provision; 2) standing firm on God's complete forgiveness and begin relating to God with confidence in His love for us; and 3) committing ourselves to radical obedience to God.

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Colossians 2:15-15Col 2:15-15 Col 2:15-15By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 11/01/2009Through Jesus' death on the cross, he broke Satan's ...

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