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A Servant's Fight

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 4:13

Paul calls us to fight the good fight. We are in a spiritual war, and an ideological battle against Satan and his world system. God has given us the truth of His powerful love and offer of salvation. Our fight is to share this message in a corrupt and jaded world.

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1 Timothy 1:1-20, 1 Timothy 6:12-12, 2 Corinthians 4:13-131 Tim 1:1-20,1 Tim 6:12-12,2 Cor 4:13-13 1Tim 1:1-20, 1Tim 6:12-12, 2Cor 4:13-1...

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Our Pride and Joy

Jeff Gordon

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

The Thessalonians accepted Paul's words as the very Word of God which continued to work in them after he left. As a result, they were persecuted because they were transformed by the Word and lived to serve rather than to be served. Paul intensely longed to see them because he loved them and they were his pride and joy. What is your view of God's Word and what is your pride and joy?\r\n

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1 Thessalonians 2:13-201 Thess 2:13-20 1Th 2:13-20By Jeff Gordon Teaching Date: 10/11/2009The Thessalonians accepted Paul's words as the ...

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The Who of the Gospel

Gary DeLashmutt

Colossians 1:15-23

Paul teaches the Colossian church about the supremacy of Jesus. Jesus Christ is the unique and perfect revelation of God. He is also the absolute owner of the entire universe and the sole redeemer of universe. It's from knowing who Jesus is that we can determine what he means for our lives. In this case, Jesus can save people and reconcile them to God through his work on the cross. Once that happens, as we focus on Jesus, we are able to see transformation in our lives.

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Colossians 1:15-23Col 1:15-23 Col 1:15-23By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 10/04/2009Paul teaches the Colossian church about the supremac...

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The Power of the Gospel to Transform

Tom Dixon

Colossians 1:9-14

Paul prays for the Colossians to understand how their lives can be transformed to please God. Through the transforming power of the gospel, Christians can experience more endurance, gratitude, and a growing fruitfulness in their spiritual lives, all of which are pleasing to God. The means in which God wishes to have this growth happen is through prayer, fellowship, and God's Word. Real transformation in our lives starts and begins with understanding the gospel, or the good news that Jesus died for us so we could know God personally.

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Colossians 1:9-14Col 1:9-14 Col 1:9-14By Tom Dixon Teaching Date: 09/27/2009Paul prays for the Colossians to understand how their lives c...

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Stephen's Defense

Scott Risley

John 4:23-24

Stephen gives a defense to the Jewish council. This outlines the history and actions of the Jewish people and their interactions with God.

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Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:1-8:1, John 4:23-24Acts 6:8-15,Acts 7:1-8:1,John 4:23-24 Acts 6:8-15, Acts 7:1-8:1, John 4:23-24By Scott Risley Teach...

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Spiritual Power in Collision

Dennis McCallum

Acts 3:1-4:31

Peter and John heal a lame man, giving Peter an opportunity to speak to the crowds concerning God's plan of salvation, revealed through the Old Testament prophets and culminating with the revelation and message of Jesus Christ and the eternal life he offers to everyone. As a result, Peter and John encounter persecution from the Saducees as they have to defend this miraculous healing through the power of the Holy Spirit. This miracle was used by God to authenticate Jesus, along with the use of fulfilled prophecy. In light of the persecution of Peter and John, we should view persecution for the sake of Christ as good and worth pleasing God for, as we rely on the boldness from the Holy Spirit to be spokespeople for God.

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Acts 3:1-4:31Acts 3:1-4:31 Acts 3:1-4:31By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 07/09/2009Peter and John heal a lame man, giving Peter an oppor...

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The Body of Christ (Part 2)

Dennis McCallum

Acts 2:44-47

Following Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit's permanent indwelling of believers, we see the dynamic Body of Christ at work. The early church was dynamic for several reasons, including: 1) generosity and sacrificing for others needs; 2) having a corporate unity of heart and mind; 3) interacting in both small and large groups, where large groups were dynamic and exciting and small groups allowed for deep intimacy and relational involvement; 4) authentic community that was sincere about the time spent with one another; 5) active gratitude, praising God regularly; 6) integrated with the culture around them; and 7) outreaching to others with the message of Jesus' forgiveness. These qualities have disappeared throughout the majority of the Western Church because of materialism and different priorities. This type of ethos within the church is powerful in demonstrating God's power and love to others.

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Acts 2:44-47Acts 2:44-47 Acts 2:44-47By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 07/02/2009Following Pentecost and the arrival of the Holy Spirit's...

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A New Community! (Part 1)

Scott Risley

Matthew 18:19-20

What does this community of new believers in Acts look like, and how does it compare to us today? There is a uniqueness of a community that is united in the Holy Spirit and under the truth of God.

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Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 18:19-20Acts 2:42-47,Matt 18:19-20 Acts 2:42-47, Matt 18:19-20By Scott Risley Teaching Date: 06/29/2009What does th...

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The Body of Christ (Part 1)

Dennis McCallum

Acts 2:41-43

Following the day of Pentecost and arrival of the Holy Spirit, the period where God uses the church or the Body of Christ, the culmination of all believers in Jesus, begins. This was the most dynamic and spiritual period in the history of the followers of Jesus. From the beginning of this new period in God's plan, we see many vital qualities in the Body of Christ: 1) contentment, as Christian community is grounded in truth; 2) relational, as there is now a basis for real closeness with one another; 3) reflective, being quick to remember God's work and purposes; 4) God-centered, taking part in corporate prayer; and 5) amazement, as they were in awe of what God was doing in their midst. A healthy Christian community that reflects these qualities is a supernatural act of God.

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Acts 2:41-43Acts 2:41-43 Acts 2:41-43By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 06/25/2009Following the day of Pentecost and arrival of the Holy S...

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