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Meeting the Logos

Dennis McCallum

John 1:1-14

The Word has always existed with God. The Word is creator of nature, not a part of nature. If God is nature, He would be guilty, nature would be as it should, there would be no basis for struggling with evil, and there would be no need for forgiveness. Jesus is the Word.

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John 1:1-14John 1:1-14 John 1:1-14By Dennis McCallum Teaching Date: 04/21/2002The Word has always existed with God. The Word is creator o...

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Christianity in Crisis

Jim Leffel

Galatians 1:1-10

The Apostle Paul argues for the truth found in the Gospel as legalistic Judaizers were trying to distort God's message of salvation in Galatia. The true Gospel says that humans are incapable of being righteous before God, but through Jesus Christ they can have eternal life by asking for God's mercy to apply to them. The false teachers Paul was combating added obedience to the law as means to salvation and growing with God, a theological debate that has plagued Christianity. The difference between works and faith is wide-spread in areas including: 1) our approach to God; 2) our acceptability; 3) our spiritual state; 4) the real issue between us and God; and 5) the power to live.

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Galatians 1:1-10Gal 1:1-10 Gal 1:1-10By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 04/21/2002The Apostle Paul argues for the truth found in the Gospel as ...

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What Does Spiritual Maturity Look Like?

Dennis McCallum

Ephesians 4:3

Paul explained that trusting in the Lord and rejoicing in Him are not the fruit of happiness, but they are the means of attaining joy. When we face our anxieties how much of the time are we forgetting to put our trust in the Lord and/or depending on Him? This was key for Paul in his fight against anxiety in times of severe persecution.

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Profile of an Effective Ambassador

Gary DeLashmutt

2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Paul highlights a few ways that we can be effective as Christ's ambassadors: 1) not discrediting the ministry; 2) radical Commitment; 3) attractive spiritual qualities; and 4) enjoying paradoxical results. If we are committed to conducting ourselves in every arena as representatives of Christ, eager to volunteer ourselves for His service, and able to apply and live out God's Truth in our lives, we will be able to endure what others say to the message of Christ, knowing that our faithfulness is to Christ not people.

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2 Corinthians 6:1-102 Cor 6:1-10 2Cor 6:1-10By Gary DeLashmutt Teaching Date: 03/10/2002Paul highlights a few ways that we can be effecti...

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History's Final Chapter (Part 2)

Jim Leffel

Mark 13:9-37

Jesus speaks to his disciples on the Mountain of Olives about the end times. He now begins to speak about specific details that will announce his second coming. The purpose of this prophetic teaching is to give the disciples confidence in God's ability to fulfill prophecies, and to warn them about that which is to come.

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Mark 13:9-37Mark 13:9-37 Mark 13:9-37By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/09/2002Jesus speaks to his disciples on the Mountain of Olives about...

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History's Final Chapter (Part 1)

Jim Leffel

Mark 13:1-8

How can we trust that prophesies that have not yet been fulfilled will come to pass? By looking at the prophesies God has already fulfilled. Jesus begins to speak of the end times, and warns that we must be wary of those who would try to deceive us by pretending to be Christ returned. Jesus speaks about signs and events that will tell us the second coming is really near.

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Mark 13:1-8Mark 13:1-8 Mark 13:1-8By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 02/02/2002How can we trust that prophesies that have not yet been fulfille...

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Why I Believe

Jim Leffel

Mark 12:28-37

As Jesus speaks to the religious authorities, one scribe asks an honest question: what is actually most important to God? Jesus' response is that we must be able to love God and love other people perfectly. It's not about completing religious rituals - a relationship with God is about love. And yet, loving perfectly is an impossible task. That is why God sent Jesus.

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Mark 12:28-37Mark 12:28-37 Mark 12:28-37By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/26/2002As Jesus speaks to the religious authorities, one scribe a...

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Three Challenges to Christ's Authority

Jim Leffel

Mark 11:27-12:27

As Jesus' ministry comes to a close, his public acts call people to respond to his deceleration that he is the Messiah. Many respond negatively, offended by his words and actions. The religious authorities question the basis, scope, and credibility of his authority. Jesus responds to three separate challenges, revealing that those testing him are not honest seekers while also continuing to declare the truth about himself.

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Mark 11:27-12:27Mark 11:27-12:27 Mark 11:27-12:27By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/19/2002As Jesus' ministry comes to a close, his public a...

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Victory March of the Messiah

Jim Leffel

Mark 11:1-18

Jesus performs two public acts during the beginning of the Passover celebration: his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, and his cleaning out of the temple courts. With these acts he finally announces that he is the Messiah. Through these two demonstrations we can learn about what our real needs are.

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Mark 11:1-18Mark 11:1-18 Mark 11:1-18By Jim Leffel Teaching Date: 01/12/2002Jesus performs two public acts during the beginning of the Pa...

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