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Genuine Faith

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 13:5-8

Paul challenges the Corinthians to examine the genuineness of their faith. Biblical faith is rooted in objective reality based on God's revealed truth and is also deeply personal. Faith is also a position of held belief to what is actually true, based on evidence and reason. As people invite God into their lives through Jesus Christ and begin to walk by faith, they can experience a deep sense of connection and a transformed view of others. Biblical faith is the catalyst for real character transformation and for vibrant Christian community.

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2 Corinthians 13:5-82 Cor 13:5-8 2Cor 13:5-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 07/15/2007Paul challenges the Corinthians to examine the genuine...

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Guard What has been Entrusted to You

Tom Dixon

2 Timothy 2:2-7

True spirituality is caught and taught within the context of close, intentional relationships. This is the main method of evangelism that was used by Jesus and the early church fathers through multiplication. Modeling this method involved entrusting sound doctrine about grace to reliable men.

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2 Timothy 2:2-72 Tim 2:2-7 2Tim 2:2-7By Tom Dixon Teaching Date: 06/17/2007True spirituality is caught and taught within the context of c...

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The Sacred Deposit of Truth

Dennis McCallum

2 Timothy 1:13-2:2

God has entrusted us with the precious treasure that is the Word of God. It is our responsibility as Christians to accurately impart the Word to other reliable Christians. The best way to impart this truth is by working one-on-one with individuals and studying the truth in the context of a close friendship. We call this discipleship. Through discipleship, we can multiply the amount of quality Christians that are committed to sharing the truth with others.

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2 Timothy 1:13-2:22 Tim 1:13-2:2 2Tim 1:13-2:2By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 06/04/2007God has entrusted us with the precious treasure...

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The World of Ideas (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Amidst spiritual warfare, it's vital to remember the importance of the mind. Taking our thoughts captive requires a deep understanding of the power of God's Word, along with our minds being shaped by what His Word says. As we conform ourselves to God's Word, we will be able to discern false thinking and combat it with His truth.

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2 Corinthians 10:3-52 Cor 10:3-5 2Cor 10:3-5By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 06/03/2007Amidst spiritual warfare, it's vital to remember the i...

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The World of Ideas (Part 1)

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

There is a deep spiritual divide in the world concerning what is objectively true. Amidst a whirlwind of ideas, it's important as Christians to stand firm on God's truth as they are opposed by different ideas, beliefs, and convictions that push people farther away from Him. In this spiritual war, our mind plays a crucial role in distinguishing the cultural views of others and how they stand against what God says, as well as distinguishing ways in which we ourselves can fall away from God's truth. Believing and living out of God's revealed Word produces real freedom to stand on in a world full of ideas that go against what He says. This teaching includes a clip from the movie Amistad.

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2 Corinthians 10:3-52 Cor 10:3-5 2Cor 10:3-5By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 05/27/2007There is a deep spiritual divide in the world concerni...

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Difficult Conversations

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 7:2-11

Paul's message to the Corinthians highlights the important elements of having difficult conversations. The basis for these types of conversations is a committed, Christ-centered relationship that seeks the good of the other person. The content of the conversation is one of correction over condemnation, while valuing the personal identity of a person in Christ. With God at the center of people's lives, we can express confidence in people's ability to move towards Him. These types of conversations are outcome oriented, seeking to see people restored to God while remaining direct and without apology, standing on His truth.

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2 Corinthians 7:2-112 Cor 7:2-11 2Cor 7:2-11By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 04/15/2007Paul's message to the Corinthians highlights the impor...

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Identification & Separation

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 6:1-18

Paul highlights the tension of Christians being engaged in the culture around them while remaining distinct. Christians that are committed to God's Will for their lives will stand out against the values and priorities of the culture. However, as they view how God sees other people, they are able to love those around them and show Christ's love authentically to all types of people. Radically identifying with people's interests while remaining distinct in our moral and spiritual priorities can help God shine through our lives into others who need Him.

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2 Corinthians 6:1-182 Cor 6:1-18 2Cor 6:1-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 04/01/2007Paul highlights the tension of Christians being engage...

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Being Ambassadors

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Knowing God and what He did for us through Christ impacts our interactions with others. Convinced Christians see the importance of effective persuasion to help others see their personal need for Christ. This type of motivation comes from the love God and affects our view of others as we begin to understand the love God has for people. As a result, we see the urgency to play our role as trying to help people become reconciled to God through Jesus Christ as Christ's ambassadors.

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2 Corinthians 5:11-212 Cor 5:11-21 2Cor 5:11-21By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 03/25/2007Knowing God and what He did for us through Christ i...

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Adequacy

Jim Leffel

2 Corinthians 2:14-3:6

Paul shows that the basis of Christian's adequacy comes solely from God. Christians are competent and adequate through God to serve in the new ministry of grace by the leading and direction of the Holy Spirit. This sense of God-given adequacy allows others to sense God's presence in our lives and provides us with assurance to serve Him and others based on God's stamp of approval through His Son. As we live this way, the sincerity of what God has done in our lives is made more evident.

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2 Corinthians 2:14-3:62 Cor 2:14-3:6 2Cor 2:14-3:6By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/18/2007Paul shows that the basis of Christian's adequac...

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