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The Combat Field Manual - Fighting Today in Our March Toward Eternity

John Cleary

2 Corinthians 4:16-18

We are reminded throughout Scripture to "not be surprised by the fiery ordeal" that accompanies the spiritual battle to which we belong. This spiritual battle is very real and we need to be convinced of it. The battle is in our minds and the weapon God has given us to fight in this battle is His truth. Writing out truth is helpful in arming our minds for this battle. We can develop our own personal Combat Field Manual.\r\n

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2 Corinthians 12:5-5, 2 Corinthians 12:5-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9-102 Cor 12:5-5,2 Cor 12:5-5,2 Cor 12:9-10 2Cor 12:5-5, 2Cor 12:5-5, 2Cor 1...

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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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Encounter with a Demoniac

Jim Leffel

1 John 3:15-16

Jesus sails to the country of the Gerasenes and is confronted by a man possessed by demons. The demons had tormented the man for many years and forced him to live alone in the tombs. The demons recognize Jesus as ?Son of the Most High God,? and beg him to be sent out of the man and into a herd of pigs. The man is healed from demon possession but the townspeople are frightened and beg Jesus to leave. Three questions are explored in this narrative: 1) why does this encounter make us feel uncomfortable?; 2) why don't we see this today?; and 3) what relevance does this narrative have for us?

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Luke 8:26-39, 1 John 5:19-19, 1 John 3:15-16Luke 8:26-39,1 John 5:19-19,1 John 3:15-16 Luke 8:26-39, 1Jn 5:19-19, 1Jn 3:15-16By Jim Leffe...

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Satan

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 5:8-11

God has created spiritual beings that have free will, and Satan has organized a system in order to distract, tempt, and intimidate those who would follow God. This spiritual war has to do with thoughts, truths, and ideas. In order to be victorious, the Bible reminds us that: 1) Satan is our adversary and not people; 2) his tactics are predictable to the trained eye; and that we can: 3) be sober and alert; 4) stand firm; and 5) trust in God's sovereignty.

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1 Peter 5:8-111 Pet 5:8-11 1Pet 5:8-11By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 02/01/2015God has created spiritual beings that have free will, and S...

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Preparing Our Minds for Action

Ryan Lowery

1 Peter 1:13-22

Because humankind has a natural inclination towards selfishness, a passive mental mindset leads to a self-centered life. In order to resist a culture that propagates these values, Christians must prepare and sharpen their minds. The grace of God stands against this paradigm and allows us to love others in a radical way.

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1 Peter 1:13-221 Pet 1:13-22 1Pet 1:13-22By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 11/16/2014Because humankind has a natural inclination towards self...

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Christ and Culture

Jim Leffel

1 Timothy 2:8-15

Many accuse the Bible of promoting negative cultural trends such as sexism. However, when interpreted correctly, the Bible upholds progressive and revolutionary cultural values that can form the basis for social change.

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1 Timothy 2:8-151 Tim 2:8-15 1Tim 2:8-15By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 09/28/2014Many accuse the Bible of promoting negative cultural trend...

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Staying Centered in Christ

Ryan Lowery

Nehemiah 6:1-16

In Christian service, a common tactic from the enemies of God is to try to bait us into extreme reactions. But Scripture calls us to an even-keeled approach where we are centered in the truth. It is looking at the cross that helps us to avoid extremes.

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Nehemiah 6:1-16Neh 6:1-16 Neh 6:1-16By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 09/28/2014In Christian service, a common tactic from the enemies of God...

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Fight the Good Fight

Jim Leffel

1 Timothy 1:18-2:7

The Bible describes a "good fight" for followers of Christ to advance God's purposes in a broken world. The goal of this fight is to battle using truth and love. In order to be successful, the church needs to be committed to praying for others.

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1 Timothy 1:18-2:71 Tim 1:18-2:7 1Tim 1:18-2:7By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 09/21/2014The Bible describes a "good fight" for followers of ...

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Breaking the Tide of Falsehood

Dennis McCallum

2 Timothy 3:1-5

Paul warns Timothy about the end times and the false teaching that will infiltrate the church. He encourages Timothy to be in the Word and to avoid myths propagated by older women. Being diligent in the Word is the safeguard against false teaching. Teaching refers to Kroeger and Kroeger's book "I Suffer Not a Woman".

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1 Timothy 4:1-11, 2 Timothy 3:1-51 Tim 4:1-11,2 Tim 3:1-5 1Tim 4:1-11, 2Tim 3:1-5By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 09/15/2014Paul warns T...

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