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Teaching Kids about the Father

Paul Alexander

John 11

The concept of God can be difficult for children to understand especially at early levels of cognitive development. This workshop discusses ways to utilize children's natural imagination and enjoyment of narrative to strengthen their understanding and experience of God through the stories of Jesus in the Gospels.\r\n

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Crossing the Jordan

Josh Benadum

Joshua 4:8-24

In order to continue to conquer the land of the Canaanites, the Israelites had to cross the Jordan River, which was a dangerous prospect and a great unknown. It represented a defining moment--something that all of us experience as we are faced with the choice to invite Christ into our life, deciding to live for Him, facing major opposition, speaking up for God, or making a major life decision. This passage teaches us strategies for dealing with these times, including preparing ourselves, letting God lead, taking the first step of faith He asks, and then remembering and sharing what you learn.

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Joshua 3:1-15, Joshua 4:8-24Josh 3:1-15,Josh 4:8-24 Josh 3:1-15, Josh 4:8-24By Josh Benadum Teaching Date: 07/03/2019In order to continue...

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Elisha and the Widow

Jim Leffel

2 Kings 4:1-7

An impoverished widow cries out to Elisha while she is in crisis. In general, poverty has deeply personal, spiritual, and communal dimensions; thus, a millionaire can have an impoverished inner life. Like the widow, we can present all we have to God and take steps of faith to allow Him into our poverty and find help. Like He did with the widow, God uses community (i.e. the church) to help those without material and/or spiritual resources.\r\n

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2 Kings 4:1-72 Kgs 4:1-7 2King 4:1-7By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 06/30/2019An impoverished widow cries out to Elisha while she is in cris...

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Joy and Contentment

Jim Leffel

Philippians 4:10-14

Despite his difficulties, Paul was content, and his contentment produced joy. Paul says contentment is not something we are born with, but is something we can all learn over time. Here he shares his secrets for living with joy, even when life isn't under control or pleasant.

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Philippians 4:10-14Phil 4:10-14 Phil 4:10-14By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 04/07/2019Despite his difficulties, Paul was content, and his co...

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Friends of God

Chris Hearty

Romans 5:0

Faith is not a blind leap but a trusting in God and His promises. We can boldly enter the throne room of grace if we have been declared righteous by faith in Jesus Christ. While we were still sinners, God made a way for us to be friends with God through faith in Jesus Christ. Now that we are friends with God, we can rejoice and have peace in all circumstances.

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Romans 5:1-11, Romans 5:0-0Rom 5:1-11,Rom 5:0-0 Rom 5:1-11, Rom 5:0-0By Chris Hearty Teaching Date: 04/01/2019Faith is not a blind leap b...

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Entering God's Rest

Ryan Lowery

Hebrews 4:1-16

The author of Hebrews says we should fear failing to enter God's rest. Contrary to popular opinion, Christians should not fear rejecting God's provision and losing their salvation (for that would be inconsistent with the rest of scripture), but rather, we should fear failing to embrace the fullness of life God has in store for those who trust and rest in him.

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Hebrews 4:1-16Heb 4:1-16 Heb 4:1-16By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 03/10/2019The author of Hebrews says we should fear failing to enter God...

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Our Problem, God's Solution

Scott Risley

Romans 3:9-30

Paul explains humanity's problem with God--that all have fallen short of God's perfect standard and deserve judgment. Now he transitions to explaining God's solution to our problem: forgiveness through faith in Jesus' sacrifice for our sins. When we place our trust in Christ we are freely forgiven and can enjoy humble unity with one another.

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Romans 3:9-30Rom 3:9-30 Rom 3:9-30By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 03/04/2019Paul explains humanity's problem with God--that all have falle...

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The Beginning of the Two Humanities

Gary DeLashmutt

Genesis 4:1-16

In the story of Cain and Abel, we see man approaching God in 2 different ways, and God is pleased with one and displeased with the other. This contrast teaches us that God desires personal trust over mental assent and a reverent heart over religious formalism. God's interaction with Cain shows that while we can harden our hearts against God, God will never stop pursuing us.

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Genesis 4:1-16Gen 4:1-16 Gen 4:1-16By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 03/03/2019In the story of Cain and Abel, we see man approaching God ...

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The Waiting is the Hardest Part

Liz Sweet

Psalms 130:5

Waiting is an inevitable and frustrating part of life, and the Christian life is not exempt. Though we often short circuit what God wants to do through our waiting, waiting is necessary. This is in part because God is sovereign and knows what is best far beyond our own perceptions. This means that He also has His own timing. We often yearn for growth and change but they take time, as does forming a deeper relationship with our Creator. As we examine reasons why we are called to wait, and who the God is that calls us to wait, we can arrive at a confident hope in our Lord.

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Psalms 13:1-5, Romans 8:22-23, 2 Peter 3:8-8Ps 13:1-5,Rom 8:22-23,2 Pet 3:8-8 Ps 13:1-5, Rom 8:22-23, 2Pet 3:8-8By Liz Sweet Teaching Dat...

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