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The Reason for Our Hope

Scott Risley

1 Peter 3:15

This passage calls on believers to always have a reason for their hope. There are several reasons that people believe in something: because it's what people around you believe, it's what your parents taught you, it makes you feel better, because it works. The best reason is because it's true. This teaching discusses 3 reasons to believe in the God of the Bible: 1- Arguments from science: (fine-tuning, big bang, origin, and complexity of life); 2- arguments from history; 3- arguments from common sense. There are 2 videos on human DNA.

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1 Peter 3:15-151 Pet 3:15-15 1Pet 3:15-15By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 11/29/2012This passage calls on believers to always have a reason...

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The Power of God?s Word

Scott Risley

Isaiah 55:1-3

Peter exhorts his audience by telling them of the importance and power of God's Word. The Word of God: gives us life and lasts forever; sustains and stimulates our growth; renews our minds; convicts our hearts; nourishes our souls, and stirs our emotions. Peter says we should crave the word the same way a newborn baby craves milk.

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1 Peter 1:22-2:3, Isaiah 55:1-31 Pet 1:22-2:3,Isa 55:1-3 1Pet 1:22-2:3, Isa 55:1-3By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 10/25/2012Peter exhorts ...

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The Power of the Word

Dennis McCallum

2 Peter 1:20

In understanding God's revealed Word, those who have faith in what God says will experience the transformable power of God's Scripture. Peter warns us of the barriers that keep us from being spiritually perceptive. In devoting oneself to God's Word, we see how it creates faith, nurtures faith, and empowers ministry.

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1 Peter 1:23-2:3, 2 Peter 1:20-201 Pet 1:23-2:3,2 Pet 1:20-20 1Pet 1:23-2:3, 2Pet 1:20-20By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 10/22/2012In u...

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Sermon On The Plain - Part 2

Ryan Lowery

Luke 6:27-49

Many believe that Christian churches are full of judgment and hypocrisy, though Jesus calls believers to love their enemies unconditionally. In addition to this, we are also called to stand up for the truth. This requires an understanding of God's moral standards and how we fall short ourselves. This humble stance gives us the ability to hear God's instruction ourselves.

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Luke 6:27-49Luke 6:27-49 Luke 6:27-49By Ryan Lowery Teaching Date: 10/14/2012Many believe that Christian churches are full of judgment an...

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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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Christian Sexuality

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Thessalonians 4:1-10

Paul describes to the Thessalonians ways in which they can live to please God. He begins with instructions about Christian sexuality. These moral guidelines are for Christians. God's design for sexuality is that it is to be enjoyed within the confines of a heterosexual, monogamous marriage and that all other sexual relations outside of this are outside of God's Will. On a positive note, Paul highlights that committing to God's stance on sexuality allows for the maximum amount of real service towards another in marriage and prevents real catastrophic damage that comes when God's way is neglected. What we think and decide to do in the area of sexuality can have a great effect on our personal relationship with Jesus.

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1 Thessalonians 4:1-101 Thess 4:1-10 1Th 4:1-10By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/29/2012Paul describes to the Thessalonians ways in wh...

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Imparting Not Just the Gospel, but Your Life

Ben Stuart

1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

The church can experience great joy as God's power moves through us as a community. Paul explains that both truth and love are essential as he models it in his relationship with the Thessolonians. He loves like a nurturing mother and exhorts like a father. Both are essential to have an impact on others. He loves people where they are at but isn't content to leave them there. He lives this way because he understands it's not about him growing his own church but it's about serving God, leading people toward Him; for His glory and their good.\r\n

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1 Thessalonians 2:1-121 Thess 2:1-12 1Th 2:1-12By Ben Stuart Teaching Date: 07/20/2012The church can experience great joy as God's power ...

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Faithfulness in Multiplication Ministry

Gary DeLashmutt

1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Faithfulness in multiplication ministry is accomplished through four means: 1) regular strengthening by God's Word; 2) peer friendships; 3) appreciating your ministry role as a privilege of God's grace; 4) build a biblically-informed focus on your eternal destination. These four things need prioritized or they will not happen. Multiplication is difficult work that takes a long time. Cultivating these will ensure faithfulness to God's call in our lives.\r\n

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Colossians 1:28-29, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2Col 1:28-29,1 Cor 4:1-2 Col 1:28-29, 1Cor 4:1-2By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 07/20/2012Faithfu...

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Wisdom from the Proverbs

Ryan Lowery

Proverbs 3:13-35

In our age of information overload, our culture is still starving for wisdom. God offers His wisdom to us as His children throughout the book of Proverbs. Through the Proverbs we can see things as they truly are, through God's perspective. God wants us to have a teachable heart, to value His Word, and therefore be able to reap the benefits of His wisdom. \r\n

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Proverbs 1:7-7, Proverbs 1:5-5, Proverbs 3:13-35Prov 1:7-7,Prov 1:5-5,Prov 3:13-35 Prov 1:7-7, Prov 1:5-5, Prov 3:13-35By Ryan Lowery Tea...

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